A committee formed to conduct the polls of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) for the 2025–2027 term yesterday announced that voting would be held on September 7.

Garment exports to non-traditional markets grew 6.79 percent year-on-year to $6.04 billion in the July-May period of the outgoing fiscal year, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau compiled by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

Small-scale footwear manufacturers have urged the interim government to exempt low-cost rubber and plastic footwear, priced at or below Tk 150, from the 15 percent value-added tax (VAT).

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the European Union had yet to offer a “fair deal” on trade, as Washington negotiates tariff agreements with friends and foes alike.

1Plastic goods manufacturers yesterday urged the government to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on plastic tableware and household items from the proposed 15 percent to 5 percent, warning that it would otherwise severely impact low- and middle-income consumers.

Bangladesh’s shift to a market-based currency exchange system marks an effective transformation of the country’s macroeconomic policy approach.

Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.

Mango prices are rising following a recent slump that had resulted in losses for many traders.

Bangladesh may face disruptions to its fuel imports if the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates further, according to industry experts and officials.

Bangladesh’s expenditure on poverty reduction has been gradually declining, and in the upcoming fiscal year of 2025-26, it is set to hit a four-year low due to a decrease in spending that directly impacts hunger.

Most listed companies saw their profits shrink in the January-March period of the current year as stubbornly high inflation pushed up business costs while weak consumer demand held back sales growth.

Understanding trade-offs can help countries better prepare for future health emergencies and treat chronic conditions

Study also shows less than 1% of households got public or private support

When I first joined the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) back in 2007, our country’s telecom landscape was dominated by mobile services.

Commerce adviser vows reforms to consumer rights act, calls for consumer syndicate

A delegation from the Dhaka Chamber today attended a meeting with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in Colombo

Iran may shut down the route through which Bangladesh’s fuel supplying nations move ships

Three-day National Fruit Fair 2025 opens tomorrow, 75 organisations participating

The DSEX gained 37.13 points to close at 4,776.82

The paper highlighted that the budget overlooked the provisional estimates from BBS