Inflation eases to 9.16% in June
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Economy
BB allows defaulter Abdul Monem to open import LC
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Economy
BB rolls out Tk 3,000cr agri credit scheme for Rajshahi, Rangpur
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Economy
Cost surge, weak demand squeeze plastic makers
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Economy
Finance minister urges customer-centric digital services
7 hour(s) ago
Economy
Sheltech expands across agro-processing
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Economy
25 lakh tonnes of mangoes, and barely 0.1% make it abroad
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Economy
What else can NBR do?
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Economy
Modern mango processing plant opens in Gabtoli
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Economy
New processing plant to strengthen Bangladesh’s mango exports
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Business
New industrial, captive gas users to pay 33% more
From now on, new industrial connections will be charged Tk 40 per cubic metre
13 April 2025, 10:05 AM
ACI director to buy company shares worth Tk 15.60cr
This move follows her acquisition of 15.15 lakh shares on 15 January
13 April 2025, 09:06 AM
Rate of corporate tax will not be reduced: NBR chairman
"Rather, we want a non-discriminatory tax regime for all sectors.”
13 April 2025, 07:58 AM
2 factories vandalised in N’ganj as workers 'refuse to join March for Gaza'
2 garment factories inside Narayanganj EPZ were vandalised yesterday as workers allegedly did not join the "March for Gaza" protest
13 April 2025, 06:53 AM
Eastland Insurance reports 6% profit fall in 2024
The insurer attributed the drop in EPS to a decline in net profit after tax.
13 April 2025, 06:38 AM
Stocks extend gains for third day
Turnover stood at Tk 122.17 crore during the period.
13 April 2025, 05:22 AM
CPA calls for ministry’s intervention as port rate row deepens
The feud between shipping agents and berth operators over increasing the onboard container handling rate has remained unresolved for over three months now, despite repeated attempts by the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA).
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Strengthening leadership to regain trust in private banks
Moody’s recently downgraded the outlook for Bangladesh’s banking sector to negative due to increasing asset risks and worsening economic conditions.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Investors interested in Bangladesh despite business hurdles
Although Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest exporter of readymade garments, it continues to struggle with major challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, cumbersome bureaucracy and murky regulations.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Why is credit demand so low?
Credit demand in the private sector of Bangladesh has virtually ground to a halt, hitting its lowest level since at least 2004, indicating a distressed business and investment situation.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
High tax on stock trading deters investment
The existing tax structure discourages investors from investing in the stock market, according to representatives of the top brokerage houses of Bangladesh.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump’s tariff policy a wake-up call: Fahmida
The imposition of high tariffs by the USA without following due process signals a flawed policy approach, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt to rationalise tariffs on around 350 items
In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Increase imports of US goods to reduce trade gap: textile millers
They also suggested increasing US content in manufactured goods to 20% to qualify for reduced tariff rates
12 April 2025, 14:17 PM
Mojo raised Tk 4.14cr aid for the Palestinians
The brand of Akij Venture Ltd has so far sent Tk 2.7cr, as intensified Israeli attacks slowed aid sending process
12 April 2025, 12:41 PM
CPA calls for ministry’s intervention as port rate row deepens
Shipping agents, berth operators deadlocked over Tk 205 rate hike
12 April 2025, 10:48 AM
Ship carrying 36,100 tonnes of rice from India arrives at Ctg port
The consignment is part of a government deal to import a total of 4.5 lakh tonnes of rice from India in nine packages
12 April 2025, 10:38 AM
Trump’s tariff policy a wake-up call for Bangladesh: economist
Fahmida pointed out that the tariff surge under US President Donald Trump serves as a wake-up call for Bangladesh as the country prepares to graduate from LDC status
12 April 2025, 09:59 AM
Nearly half of Bangladeshi homes still without internet access: BBS
Internet usage at the household level has steadily increased in recent years.
12 April 2025, 08:39 AM
Govt mulling out-of-court settlements
The government is considering out-of-court settlements as an option to recover laundered money from abroad, as the formal legal process is often time-consuming.
11 April 2025, 18:01 PM