Apparel exports to EU, US tumble in Jan-May
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Slow reforms may weigh on Bangladesh’s growth: Fitch
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17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB frames import rules for free trade zones
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17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
After banks, BB offers one-time exit to NBFI borrowers
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Uber launches $15b bid for Delivery Hero
Reuters, Berlin
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
The cost of neutrality
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Bangladesh Bank relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs
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16 July 2026, 22:07 PM Business

Mir Nadia Nivin, new chairman of IDRA

Nivin, who received her higher education from Harvard University in the United States, will be IDRA's first female chairperson
16 June 2026, 20:10 PM

New commerce secretary, Ataur Rahman Khan, takes charge

The public administration ministry, in a circular on May 25, said the government had appointed Ataur Rahman Khan
16 June 2026, 18:35 PM

New budget faces revenue execution risks, says Fitch

Revenue collection would be the main test of the budget’s credibility
16 June 2026, 17:40 PM

Govt allocates Tk 4,189cr for infrastructure of Chinese EZ

The CEIZ is located near the Karnaphuli Tunnel, which connects the economic zone to the country's main port
16 June 2026, 15:24 PM

Islami Bank shares surge 32% in three sessions

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC shares rebounded significantly after Bangladesh Bank’s intervention restored investor confidence, triggering a price surge on the stock market. However, trading halted due to a shortage of sellers afterwards.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

High-level panel formed to ease industrial licensing

The government has formed a high-level committee to simplify and expedite the issuance of licences, permits and other regulatory approvals required to set up new industries and factories, as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business and attract fresh investment.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

New tax regime may hit middle class hardest

Despite a proposed increase in the tax-free income threshold, many taxpayers, especially salaried individuals, are likely to face a higher tax burden from the next fiscal year.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to assess Family Card impact: Khosru

The government will conduct regular impact assessments to evaluate how Family Card beneficiaries are using their allowances and whether the programme is improving their living standards, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Consumption falling, yet rice eats up most public spending

World Bank report finds livestock, fisheries and fruits receive less funding, slowing farming diversification efforts
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Business leaders push for deregulation

A group of private sector entrepreneurs has called for meaningful deregulation to improve the ease of doing business and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly from the United States.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

No inflation relief in sight: ECB official

European Central Bank policymaker Joachim Nagel said on Monday there would be no immediate relief from an energy-driven spike in inflation even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon because it will take months for oil supply to recover to its pre-war level. 
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Riad Mahmud appointed MD of Standard Islami Bank

Riad Mahmud Chowdhury has been appointed as the managing director (MD) of Standard Islami Bank PLC.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh will respond to USTR’s forced labour claim

Bangladesh is preparing a formal response to the USTR’s claim that the country has failed to prevent imports of goods made with forced labour, in a bid to avoid a proposed 10 percent tariff on its exports to the United States.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Can stimulus revive economy?

Governor Mostaqur Rahman has remained true to his announcement. He committed to helping reopen closed factories and has launched stimulus packages to create synergy in the economy, though much depends on commercial banks, government guarantees and, more importantly, entrepreneurs themselves.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Finance Division gets largest share of supplementary allocation

The parliament yesterday passed the supplementary expenditure plan of Tk 56,117 crore for fiscal year 2025-26 to meet increased expenditure under different ministries and divisions.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow

Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application
15 June 2026, 21:08 PM

Govt forms high-level committee to ease industrial licensing

The seven-member inter-ministerial committee will recommend measures to streamline approval procedures and remove regulatory bottlenecks
15 June 2026, 20:45 PM

Islami Bank stock trading halted

Shares of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC soared 32 percent over the past three consecutive trading days
15 June 2026, 19:03 PM

Govt to assess impact of family card allowances: finance minister

the minister said after chairing the fourth meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Family Card Distribution at the secretariat in the capital
15 June 2026, 17:36 PM

ABB welcomes dissolution of Islami Bank board

ABB said it expects substantial progress in good governance, accountability, a banking environment free from political influence, and the recovery of non-performing loans
15 June 2026, 15:31 PM