Govt names 44 public factories for private investment
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Stock market loses half its BO accounts in a decade
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Govt lets Starlink export unfiltered bandwidth
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NBR warns of fraud in the name of tax audit
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Beximco Pharma beats major peers in 9-month revenue growth
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BB retains export cash incentives for FY27
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ICCB arranges workshop on legal and compliance issues
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Foxconn revenue jumps in Q2
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Patuakhali EPZ gathers pace with 306 industrial plots ready
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Opec+ raises oil output quotas
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Mohammad Hatem becomes BKMEA president
He will serve the association for the 2025–27 tenure
15 May 2025, 13:48 PM
Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore
However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025
15 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025
15 May 2025, 11:54 AM
NBR officials continue strike for second day
The protest comes in response to the government’s decision last Monday to form two new wings, the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Implementation Division
15 May 2025, 10:46 AM
Bata’s profit doubles in Q1
The shoemaker credits strong Eid sales and revenue growth
15 May 2025, 10:41 AM
Currency unleashed: Handle with care
This decision is a pragmatic step, regardless of whether it was motivated by the necessity of meeting IMF program conditions for the 4th and 5th disbursements
15 May 2025, 05:27 AM
Stocks down for third consecutive session
The DSEX dropped 11.66 points to 4,823.93 as of 10:56 am
15 May 2025, 05:06 AM
NBR staff observe pen-down strike over ordinance
Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) across Bangladesh observed a three-hour pen-down strike yesterday, protesting the government's recent ordinance to dissolve and restructure the country's revenue administration.
14 May 2025, 20:12 PM
IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last
The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.
14 May 2025, 18:10 PM
BTRC asked to block AL websites and social handles
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has requested the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately block or remove all websites linked to the Awami League, its associated, affiliated, and like-minded organisations.
14 May 2025, 18:03 PM
Gold prices fall
Gold prices fell on Wednesday as easing US-China trade tensions soothed fears of a potential global recession, boosting investor risk appetite and weighing on bullion’s safe-haven appeal.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Making meetings matter
Meetings are a staple of corporate culture. From corner offices to startup lounges, professionals gather every day with an agenda — or at least the hope of one. Yet, in reality, many meetings fail to deliver results, often consuming precious time without driving outcomes. As businesses across Bangladesh strive to boost productivity and innovation, it’s time we ask: are our meetings truly effective, or are they just habitual routines dressed in formal attire?
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh set to remain world’s top cotton importer in MY26
Bangladesh is on track to retain its status as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the marketing year (MY) 2025-26, with imports projected to reach 8.5 million bales, according to a record-setting forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Draft telecom policy keeps door open for monopoly
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) draft policy to reform its complex licensing regime arrives with bold promises — streamlining processes, encouraging competition, and attracting foreign investment.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Revival of sick factories may be a game changer
The Sammilito Parishad leader has a plan to help nearly 200 factories to reopen. These were shut down during and after the July-August uprising last year and for the labour unrest in 2024.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Separate ministry needed to boost RMG exports
The Forum Panel leader wants a separate ministry for the garment industry as the sector has already grown to massive proportions and needs its relevant functions to be expedited to take it forward.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Subsidised food supply shrinks despite poverty fears
Although inflation has remained at elevated levels for over two years, the sale and distribution of essential food items by public agencies showed a year-on-year drop until May of fiscal year 2024-25, raising fears that many vulnerable people in the country could be left contending with food insecurity.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Handle with care
With a flexible exchange rate, BB can now shift its focus toward domestic economic priorities such as inflation control, employment growth, and financial stability instead of continuously defending the currency
14 May 2025, 17:45 PM
NBR restructuring just a ‘cosmetic reform’: BNP leader Moyeen Khan
Simple rebranding won’t resolve structural flaws, he says
14 May 2025, 16:25 PM
Reforming telecom taxation to accelerate digital inclusion and investment
Strengthening the sector through forward-looking policies and investment-friendly reforms will be instrumental in unlocking its full potential and accelerating national progress.
14 May 2025, 14:46 PM