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
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB frames import rules for free trade zones
Star Business Report
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
Star Business Report
16 July 2026, 22:07 PM Business

BSEC to review quarterly reporting, tighten market oversight

The newly appointed chairman of the commission says in his first press conference
4 June 2026, 18:59 PM

Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow

The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.
4 June 2026, 18:07 PM

The USTR's forced-labour import ban initiative: implications and options for Bangladesh

The latest USTR proposal on forced-labour-related import restrictions raises issues that go well beyond Bangladesh’s immediate export interests.
4 June 2026, 16:29 PM

Dhaka, Rajshahi account for half of animals sacrificed this Eid

Around 93.7 lakh livestock animals were slaughtered during Eid
4 June 2026, 16:13 PM

Masud Khan new BSEC chairman

The Ministry of Finance issued a notification today regarding his appointment to the post for four years
4 June 2026, 14:17 PM

Energy crisis, price hikes add fresh pressure to inflation: CPD

Rising fuel and transport costs continue to push up the prices of essential goods, the independent think-tank said
4 June 2026, 12:28 PM

BSEC chairman, commissioners resign

He served as chairman for the past 21 months
4 June 2026, 11:34 AM

Preparing Bangladesh for a disruptive global era

Bangladesh is one of the fastest-growing economies, with expanding trade and GDP growth of around 4 percent.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Ctg port gets 5G spectrum for smart port trial

The internet regulator has granted the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) temporary access to 20 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band to test a private 5G network aimed at transforming the Chattogram seaport into a smart port.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Islami Bank protests enter third day

Protests at Islami Bank PLC entered a third day yesterday as a group of demonstrators, operating under the banner of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers’ Forum, demanded the removal of newly appointed Chairman Md Khurshid Alam.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

High-level committee to oversee reforms

The government is planning to form a high-level committee to implement and monitor the action plans it has committed to the United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP), as part of efforts to ensure a smooth graduation from the least developed country (LDC) group.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Clear reform progress essential, says Debapriya

Bangladesh should show clear progress in the reforms it has committed to the UN CDP to secure a short deferral of its LDC graduation, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), yesterday.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

IMF accepts Bangladesh’s request for new loan programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to Bangladesh’s request for a new loan programme to replace the existing $5.5 billion arrangement, with a staff mission expected to visit Dhaka soon to begin discussions.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Export rebound sputters out with 7% fall in May

Shipments contracted to $4.40 billion last month, clouding prospects for a recovery in FY26
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt may drop planned wealth tax, bike and rickshaw AIT

The government is set to backtrack from its plans to reintroduce a wealth tax and impose a first-ever advance income tax (AIT) on motorcycles and battery-run auto-rickshaws in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27, according to officials familiar with the matter.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Banks asked to enrol employees in Pragati pension scheme

The Financial Institutions Division has directed Bangladesh Bank representatives and managing directors of all scheduled banks to take necessary steps to enrol their officers and employees in the Pragati Scheme under the Universal Pension System.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh to buy five more LNG cargoes

The government yesterday approved the purchase of five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes, including three from the spot market, to help meet the country’s energy demand as supplies under long-term contracts face uncertainty amid the conflict in the Middle East.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country's fuel requirements
3 June 2026, 18:48 PM

Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF

IMF mission chief for Bangladesh says in a statement
3 June 2026, 18:07 PM

Bangladesh's exports fall 7% in May

In the July-May period, exports declined 2.55 percent to $43.79 billion
3 June 2026, 16:10 PM