Private firms to buy bad loans, take over companies
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Economy
Debt repayment a major challenge, says Khosru
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Economy
Business leaders oppose 0.2% AIT on retail supplies
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ADP spending in Jul-May lowest in 5 years
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PM invites China firms to join Bangladesh’s growth story
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Economy
BB steps up Bangla QR push
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Cargo villages should be built outside airports
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Sreemangal BSCIC estate draws just one factory in 7 years
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The orphan CEO
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Sanem flags budget imbalance between power, energy divisions
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Economy
BB eases rules for exports via global e-platforms
Bangladesh Bank introduced Business-to-Business-to-Consumer (B2B2C) framework
24 November 2025, 14:21 PM
Economic activities subdued amid political uncertainty, MCCI says
The leading chamber released its economic review for July-September
24 November 2025, 13:36 PM
National Livestock Week begins tomorrow
Bangladesh will observe National Livestock Week 2025 for the first time, holding programmes across the country from tomorrow till December 2..Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter announced the schedule at a press conference at the ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka today..The w
24 November 2025, 12:55 PM
Bangladesh Bank targets fully digital transactions by July 2027
BB governor says at the signing of a deal with the Gates Foundation’s Mojaloop
24 November 2025, 09:05 AM
Intent was good, but poor execution failed plastic ban
In 2002, in a revolutionary move, Bangladesh became the first country to ban thin plastic bags. Needless to say, it failed to achieve any tangible success. More initiatives in the later years also ended with similar results.
23 November 2025, 19:57 PM
Janata Bank moves to auction Beximco assets amid reopening plan
The announcement came amid ongoing discussions over a proposed $20 million investment to reopen several Beximco Group factories.
23 November 2025, 19:57 PM
Call drops, patchy internet frustrate Dhaka residents
Subscribers of all major operators report the same experience, despite the "reliable 4G" and "5G-ready" claims in telecom marketing
23 November 2025, 19:56 PM
Ceramic Expo Bangladesh 2025 kicks off Nov 27
Ceramic makers’ association BCMEA organises the four-day global event
23 November 2025, 14:30 PM
Kurigram SEZ to link with Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City
Bhutanese PM sits with Bida, Beza executive chairman
23 November 2025, 13:52 PM
EPA with Japan expected next month
Bangladesh expects to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan by the end of next month, as negotiations between the two countries have already been completed, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Daily Star yesterday.
22 November 2025, 19:04 PM
AB Bank’s ‘hidden’ bad loans push NPLs to 84%
AB Bank’s bad loans have ballooned to an unprecedented level, with nearly 84 percent of its total loans in default, a sign of severe financial distress caused by years of irregularities at the country’s first private commercial lender.
22 November 2025, 19:03 PM
All agree on efficient ports, but debate over deal timing, details
Govt says renowned global operators will modernise port system, reduce corruption and eventually increase Bangladesh’s competitiveness
22 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Governance failure stalls financial sector progress: BB governor
The governor speaks at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2025
22 November 2025, 15:36 PM
Make factories jolt-ready to ensure workers' safety: BGMEA
The garment makers’ association urges its members
22 November 2025, 15:04 PM
Bhutan wants to transform PTA with Bangladesh into FTA
Bhutan is interested in transforming its current preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Bangladesh into a free trade agreement (FTA) to expand bilateral trade..Visiting Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay expressed this interest at a meeting with Bangladeshi Commerce Adviser Sk
22 November 2025, 13:30 PM
NBR sets fees for first Bangladesh-Bhutan transit trial
The government has fixed a set of administrative fees and charges for customs formalities related to the first trial run of transit and transshipment of goods between Bangladesh and Bhutan via the Chattogram-Burimari route, according to a notification by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued yesterday.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
ADP spending inches up in Jul-Oct
The ministries and divisions of the government spent 8.33 percent of their total allocation in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to a slight increase in expenditure during this period.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC inspection exposes gap between 4G promise and reality
A recent inspection by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has exposed deficiencies in mobile network services, highlighting a gap between operators’ claims of nationwide 4G coverage and the reality on the ground.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
New logistics policy positions Bangladesh as a 2050 trade hub
The interim government has unveiled the National Logistics Policy 2025, aiming to position Bangladesh as a leading regional trade and logistics hub by 2050.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR logs 16% tax growth in Jul-Oct
Revenue collection rose nearly 16 percent year-on-year in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to a turbulent base period last year and a more settled political and business climate now.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM