Remittances hit record $35.5b in FY26, but growth slows
Star Business Report
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB model sees inflation surpassing its FY27 ceiling
Star Business Report
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
US wheat to cost $24/tonne more than open tender rate
Star Business Report
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Bourses get power to set market-control parameters
Star Business Report
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
IT sector experts call for extended tax holiday
Star Business Report
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Banks losing funds due to weak governance
Star Business Report
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy

Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company crosses 4 Tbps bandwidth supply milestone

Previously, on April 28 this year, BSCPLC had crossed the 3 Tbps mark
2 August 2025, 11:20 AM

Dhaka stocks hit 9-month high

The DSEX surged 51.38 points to close the week at 5,443.42
2 August 2025, 11:06 AM

Effective tariff for RMG exports to US climbs to 36.5%: BGMEA

The tariff will be a bit less if 20% of the cotton used in garment production is sourced from the USA
2 August 2025, 10:13 AM

Behind the scenes: How private sector diplomacy helped secure US tariff relief

Exporters' efforts complement the government's strategic deals to lower tariffs
2 August 2025, 06:10 AM

Breathing room for exporters, but concerns persist

The 20 percent US tariff on Bangladesh's exports offers an opportunity for the country to diversify its export markets, said industry insiders yesterday.
1 August 2025, 18:56 PM

The end of exemption?

TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological
1 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US tariff announcement opens new window for Bangladesh garment exports

Under the new policy, Bangladesh will face a 20 percent tariff
1 August 2025, 05:56 AM

Leveling the field: What the new US tariff rate means for Bangladesh

Us cuts bangladesh reciprocal tariff rate, prompting calls for long-term trade strategy
1 August 2025, 04:14 AM

Bangladesh applauds 20% US tariff as ‘good news’ for apparel industry

Bangladesh has welcomed the outcome of trade negotiations with Washington, securing a 20 percent tariff rate on its exports to the US under a sweeping new executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
1 August 2025, 03:00 AM

US cuts tariffs on Bangladesh to 20% after talks

The deal for Dhaka was secured just hours before a midnight deadline set by President Donald Trump
31 July 2025, 23:47 PM

BB to intervene in forex market

Bangladesh Bank (BB) will intervene in the foreign exchange market to curb volatility in the exchange rate and rebuild the country's foreign exchange reserves.
31 July 2025, 22:55 PM

Private credit growth target lowered amid low appetite

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the target for private sector credit growth in its latest monetary policy, citing a lack of appetite arising from political uncertainties.
31 July 2025, 22:42 PM

Inflation, tariff risks keep Bangladesh on tight monetary path

Bangladesh Bank has held its key policy repo rate steady at 10 percent for the first half of the current fiscal year, reaffirming its commitment to a tight monetary stance aimed at curbing persistent inflation, weak private investment, and growing uncertainty over global trade.
31 July 2025, 19:07 PM

Trump gives Mexico 90-day tariff reprieve as deadline for higher duties looms

Approximately 85% of Mexican exports comply with the rules of origin outlined in the USMCA
31 July 2025, 18:55 PM

A decisive diplomatic victory: CA

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday congratulated tariff negotiators for securing a landmark trade deal with the United States, calling it “a decisive diplomatic victory.”
31 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Pubali Bank profit rises 38% in Apr-Jun

Pubali Bank’s profit surged by 38 percent year-on-year in the April-June quarter, buoyed by its higher investment income.
31 July 2025, 18:00 PM

From CEO to scapegoat

Being a CEO is like being the goat at a family wedding: pampered, praised, and then served at dinner. One wrong question or bruised ego, and the corner office starts to feel like a trapdoor. The same board that once called you “family” suddenly avoids eye contact. It’s a shiny job title wrapped in politics, where survival depends more on diplomacy than performance.
31 July 2025, 18:00 PM

US tariff keeps India in China plus one, for now

Donald Trump’s shake-up of the world’s China-plus-one trade is not creating any decisive winners or losers. The US president’s decision on Wednesday to impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from India is a blow to the South Asian country, but the rate, if it sticks, could still allow it to remain a desirable manufacturing destination for global companies like Apple.
31 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt eases rules to encourage hybrid rice cultivation

The interim government of Bangladesh recently introduced updated rules for the evaluation and registration of hybrid rice, aiming to encourage the cultivation of more varieties, strengthen agricultural innovation, and ensure food security.
31 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka eyes deep cut in US tariff as deadline ends

As the tariff talks between Bangladesh and the United States wrap up today, Dhaka is expecting a deal that would see tariffs on its exports to the American market well below the steep 35 percent rate imposed by the Trump administration from August 1.
31 July 2025, 18:00 PM