Private firms to buy bad loans, take over companies
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Debt repayment a major challenge, says Khosru
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Business leaders oppose 0.2% AIT on retail supplies
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ADP spending in Jul-May lowest in 5 years
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
PM invites China firms to join Bangladesh’s growth story
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB steps up Bangla QR push
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Cargo villages should be built outside airports
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Sreemangal BSCIC estate draws just one factory in 7 years
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
The orphan CEO
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Column
Sanem flags budget imbalance between power, energy divisions
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt approves $57m project for e-waste management
The project will be implemented by the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority under the ICT Division
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Rice output fell in FY25 despite historic high Boro harvest
The decline is owed to a reduction in Aush rice acreage, which is harvested during the monsoon
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
The $40b forex dream: A race against global, internal challenges
The Bangladesh Bank has set a critical economic goal: to increase the nation’s foreign exchange reserves to approximately $40 billion by June 2026 to stabilise the local currency and bolster economic confidence. While this target is ambitious, recent trends show momentum.
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
China’s soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw
China is grappling with a glut of soybeans after months of record imports, curbing prospects for US exports despite a recent trade truce that Washington said includes a pledge by Beijing to resume heavy purchases.
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Essential food imports get 90-day credit window
The facility will remain valid until March 31, 2026
12 November 2025, 14:52 PM
BFIU fines Premier Bank, officials Tk 3.44 crore
They were involved in money laundering and illegal fund transfers by the bank’s former chairman and family members
12 November 2025, 14:25 PM
Finance adviser asks public servants to stay patient on pay scale
He says after a meeting of the cabinet committee on public purchase
12 November 2025, 14:13 PM
Govt to sign deal with APM Terminals to develop, operate Laldia for 30 years
The Laldia container terminal is expected to start operations by 2029
12 November 2025, 11:54 AM
Wholesalers warn of corporate control, extortion ahead of Ramadan
Traders alleged that police stay silent despite being aware of extortion
12 November 2025, 11:12 AM
Reforms overdue on tax assessment
Unlike in many other countries, honest taxpayers in Bangladesh often face higher taxes, harassment and injustice, and are sometimes pushed towards corruption. Meanwhile, tax evaders get away by resorting to corrupt practices, false financial reporting and underpayment. This situation has led to lower tax collection, a narrow tax base, excessive reliance on indirect taxes, an unfavourable investment climate and, ultimately, slower economic growth as seen over the past many years.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump’s dollar balancing act may hinge on hedging
The Trump administration scored a surprise win-win this year, as Wall Street boomed while the dollar fizzled. But a repeat next year is unlikely as the root of that sweet spot, dollar hedging, may be missing.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Monno Ceramic’s profit triples in July-Sep
Monno Ceramic Industries posted a more than threefold rise in profit in the July-September quarter of fiscal 2025-26, driven by stronger revenue and improved operational efficiency.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Envoy Textiles’ profit jumps 50% in Q1
Envoy Textiles reported a sharp rise in profit in the July-September quarter of fiscal 2025-26, driven by higher revenue and lower financial expenses.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Weak stocks outpace blue chips in puzzling mismatch
As syndicates and rumours shape the market, prices of weak and dormant firms soar while sound performers stay undervalued
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Current account slips back into deficit
During July-September, import payments increased 10.6 percent year-on-year to $16.80 billion
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Packaged food market poised to reach $5.8b by 2030
Currently only 12 percent of agro-processing firms meet international safety certification
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Factories shut after July uprising still struggle to reopen
Ministry to review Beximco park units today
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM
National port strategy to be finalised this year: Shipping Adviser
National port strategy to be finalised this year: shipping adviser.Staff Correspondent, Chattogram.The government is set to finalise the national port strategy within this year to ensure the long-term and sustainable development of land, river, and seaports, said Shipping Adviser Bri
11 November 2025, 14:39 PM
As winter nears, nurseries in Barishal pin hopes on flower seedling sales
To recover, they have expanded cultivation this year, using more land and producing a wider variety of seedlings
11 November 2025, 13:59 PM
Bangladesh Bank expands trade finance scope for offshore banking units
The OBUs can now extend loans through authorised dealers of other banks also
11 November 2025, 12:19 PM