Higher tax rates may fuel money laundering risks: MCCI
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Prime Bank secures $30m loan from Opec Fund to boost trade finance
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26 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Kafi promoted to DMD of Dhaka Bank
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BRAC Bank holds remittance awareness conference
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Amir Khosru vows not to print money to fight inflation
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Bank Resolution Act effectively reinstates looters: experts
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Govt plans telecom overhaul
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Dhaka stocks rise for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed higher yesterday, extending its gain for the second consecutive day, while turnover also rose.
17 August 2025, 18:22 PM

Corporate earnings likely to rebound 40%: CAL

CAL forecasts corporate revenue growth of 16% year-on-year in 2025
17 August 2025, 18:16 PM

Import containers must move same day

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed that all import containers destined for private inland container depots (ICDs) or off-docks must be transferred to the designated facilities on the very day they are unloaded from vessels at Chattogram port.
17 August 2025, 18:10 PM

Logistics costs eat up 16% of GDP

Bangladesh's logistics costs double global average, World Bank official says
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

July development spending below 1%

Planning adviser expresses frustration as development spending gets a slow start
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Ten non-banks lose Tk 1,079cr in H1

Sector's collective loss hits Tk 1,079 crore as NBFIs grapple with crisis
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Money laundering: NBR traces Tk 40,000cr in assets abroad

The National Board of Revenue has found assets worth nearly Tk 40,000 crore in five countries which it believes were bought with money laundered from Bangladesh, said the Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Japan posts modest growth despite US tariffs

Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Cashless Bangladesh is a developmental necessity

Bangladesh stands at a crucial turning point in its economic and technological journey. While the digital economy has grown rapidly over the past decade, most visibly through mobile financial services (MFS), cash still dominates everyday transactions.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US producer inflation highest in three years in July

US producer price inflation bounced in July to its highest reading since 2022, data showed Thursday, with underlying signs that businesses are facing pressures from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Cox’s Bazar airport may start limited international flights from October

CAAB chief says airport would be ready to handle partial services even before construction work is fully complete
17 August 2025, 13:10 PM

Dhaka Bank MD resigns

The bank's board is yet to accept his resignation, says chairman
17 August 2025, 10:06 AM

Dhaka stocks soar for second day

The DSEX gained 36.72 points, reaching 5,386.97 by 11:20 am
17 August 2025, 05:28 AM

Banks must become tech firms or perish next decade

Global futurist Brett King on future of banking
16 August 2025, 19:42 PM

Internal audit: from back office to backbone

In today’s fast-changing environment, internal audit is no longer a back office function. It is central to how organisations manage risk, protect value and sustain growth.
16 August 2025, 19:42 PM

Go fast for targeted FTAs

Experts cite narrow export basket as FTA obstacle
16 August 2025, 19:41 PM

Exporters confident of beating target if home ground is steady

Bangladesh wants to increase exports by about 17 percent this fiscal year compared with what it earned a year ago. At first glance, the $63.5 billion target looks quite ambitious.
16 August 2025, 19:40 PM

Govt moves to clear Rooppur dues to Russia after US waiver

Central bank seeks nod from Washington after Russia's reply
16 August 2025, 19:37 PM

Dhaka stocks fall for second week

Dhaka stocks extended their losing streak for a second consecutive week, as the market declined in the first four trading days before rebounding on the final day.
16 August 2025, 18:20 PM

Shipbuilding export goal of $4b by 2026 termed unrealistic

Lack of financing, high costs challenge shipbuilding
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM