RMG exports brace for a gathering storm
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Rural areas lag behind as digital divide persists
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB buys another $50 million from banks
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt to turn crises into opportunities
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Oil prices little changed
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
16 April 2026, 21:42 PM
Business
BB buys another $50 million from four banks
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM
Business
Emirates operating small number of flights after airspace opens partially
Airline says more than 100 flights will depart Dubai on March 5-6
5 March 2026, 18:58 PM
BB sets ceiling for banks’ office space rent
The central bank also withdraws prior approval requirement
5 March 2026, 17:34 PM
Depositors of merged Shariah banks protest at BB for funds
The protestors said many depositors had been unable to withdraw either their principal or profit from the banks for the past two years
5 March 2026, 14:03 PM
Adviser to BB governor resigns citing ‘mobocratic’ incident
He submitted his resignation to the new BB Governor, Md Mostaqur Rahman, yesterday
5 March 2026, 12:47 PM
Ctg chamber election on April 4
The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) will hold its long-delayed biennial election for 2025-26 and 2026-27 on April 4, ending a months-long suspension triggered by allegations of vote manipulation.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Sadiq Ahmed leaves BB’s monetary policy committee
Bangladesh Bank postponed yesterday’s scheduled meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at a time when Sadiq Ahmed, an economist and member of the committee, said he was leaving the body.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Boost investment, energy supply to create jobs
Bangladesh must prioritise boosting investment, strengthening energy supply and supporting private sector growth to generate jobs for its expanding workforce, economists and business leaders said at a policy dialogue yesterday.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Vegetable exporters hit hard by Gulf airspace closure
Bangladeshi exporters of vegetables and other perishable goods face mounting losses as airspace closures across the Middle East, triggered by escalating US-Israeli war on Iran, have severed vital trade routes since late February.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
$10 oil price rise could add $80m to monthly bill
Bangladesh’s monthly import bill could rise by up to $80 million for every $10 increase in oil prices, as escalating conflict in the Middle East drives up global energy prices, according to the report prepared by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage Ltd.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Chinese firm to invest $22m at Bepza EZ
Adeline Beauty Technology (Bangladesh) Co Ltd, a Chinese company, will invest $22 million to establish a fashion and beauty products manufacturing factory at the Bepza Economic Zone in Mirsharai, Chattogram.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Loan leniency and the risk of zombie firms
The new governor of the Bangladesh Bank has made his first major policy move.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Low occupancy, fewer foreign guests strain Dhaka’s luxury hotels
Despite a slight improvement toward the end of the year, Dhaka’s luxury hotel industry struggled through much of 2025 amid political uncertainty, economic slowdown and declining foreign tourist arrivals.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Metro rail operator seeks VAT waiver extension
The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has sought a 10-year extension of the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on metro rail passenger services to keep fares affordable and ensure operational sustainability.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Malls, markets abuzz with crowds as Eid shopping frenzy grips Ctg
This year, the demand is high for outfits with exotic names and intricate designs
4 March 2026, 20:59 PM
Chittagong Chamber’s election on April 4
The polls come after a five-month suspension
4 March 2026, 20:20 PM
Metro rail operator seeks 10-year extension of VAT exemption
The existing 15 percent VAT waiver on tickets will expire on June 30 this year
4 March 2026, 19:53 PM
Sadiq Ahmed leaves BB’s monetary policy committee
The committee postpones today’s scheduled meeting
4 March 2026, 19:36 PM
Chinese firm to invest $22 million at Bepza Economic Zone
The company will manufacture a wide range of fashion hair and beauty products
4 March 2026, 17:53 PM
Loan leniency and the risk of zombie firms
The new governor of the Bangladesh Bank has made his first major policy move. It is the kind of decision that feels immediately reassuring to anyone who has ever struggled to meet a deadline
4 March 2026, 16:52 PM
No need to be overly concerned over US trade deal: commerce minister
The minister had a meeting with the US assistant secretary for South and Central Asian affairs
4 March 2026, 15:24 PM