Bangladesh has raised the proportion of women on boards to nearly one in five seats, ahead of South Asia. Yet only 6 percent of independent directors are women. The task now is to build a credible pipeline of qualified women for oversight roles that protect accountability and market trust. The B

Beijing has called on Brussels to abandon the weaponization of tariffs and provide a truly level playing field for Chinese electric vehicle makers, while also welcoming European automakers into China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Russian resellers unveiled Apple’s new iPhone 17 in stores on Saturday, as major retailer Restore: reported a sharp rise in pre-ordering this year.

NCC Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long entrepreneurship development programme (EDP) in Mymensingh to create new entrepreneurs and accelerate inclusive economic growth.

Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.

Starlink has sought approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to supply bandwidth from Bangladesh to neighbouring countries.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Bangladesh has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to establish a Business Development Office (BDO) at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Mirsarai, Chattogram.

Mastercard has received the Superbrands recognition in the ‘Payment’ category for 2024–25, reaffirming its position as Bangladesh’s most trusted and popular payments technology brand.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been recognised as one of Bangladesh’s most trusted and influential brands, receiving the Superbrands status for the third time.

Many people are yet to taste hilsa this season because of exorbitant prices, while the peak period for catching the national fish draws to a close. Fishermen in the Bay of Bengal say this year’s hauls are far smaller than last year’s.

The dollar strengthened on Friday, extending its rebound against most major currencies, as traders reviewed the near-term outlook after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week but signaled gradual easing in the future.

State-owned telecom firms owe Tk 7,000 crore, raising questions

Despite strong diplomatic and economic ties, Bangladeshi exporters continue to face steep tariff and non-tariff barriers in the Malaysian market, constraining trade growth and widening the bilateral imbalance.

Nine non-banks set for liquidation owe Tk 15,370cr to savers

The government has deferred the rollout of Chattogram port’s new tariff structure by one month after business leaders pressed for a year-long postponement and a phased increase.

Bangladesh suffers from a lack of transparency in government revenue and expenditures, the US Department of State said in a report released on September 19.

Bangladesh needs to strengthen local capacity, enhance value addition, and develop backward linkages in agricultural machinery, automobiles, and light engineering to ensure sustainable growth and diversify its export base, according to experts and industry leaders.

Equities on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended lower for the second consecutive week as persistent selling pressure, coupled with subdued participation, drove the market further down, reflecting the cautious positioning of investors.

Industries embrace rooftop solar as Bangladesh balances climate risks, export competitiveness

The NBR organised the programme to celebrate a major milestone in its ongoing digital transformation journey