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
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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
Tk 2,000cr sukuk in the offing
The Shariah Advisory Committee of the Bangladesh Bank decided on Wednesday to issue the 6th Bangladesh Government Investment Sukuk, worth Tk 2,000 crore, next month for a project titled “Rajshahi Division Important Upazila and Union Road Widening and Strengthening Project (RDIRWSP)”.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
BB plans to form two large Islamic banks by merging all
The Bangladesh Bank has plans to form two large Islamic banks by merging all 10 of the Shariah-compliant lenders in the country, according to its Governor Ahsan H Mansur.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Stop sending investors to licensing maze
To attract both local and foreign investment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged Bangladesh to simplify its business licensing process, which currently requires investors to navigate over two dozen government offices to secure more than 150 regulatory approvals.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Foreign investors reaffirm commitment to Bangladesh
Foreign investors and global brands reaffirmed their commitment to Bangladesh yesterday, voicing confidence in the country’s economic prospects and policy environment at the Bangladesh Investment Summit in Dhaka.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt approves export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice
The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies.. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each.. Meanwhile, Tanveer Fo
9 April 2025, 14:55 PM
Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market
Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser
9 April 2025, 13:48 PM
Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK
UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM
Spanish clothing giant Inditex wants to bolster ties with Bangladesh
Inditex CEO meets with chief adviser
9 April 2025, 12:34 PM
China’s Handa Industries to invest $150m in Bangladesh’s textile, garment sectors
Handa Industries Limited, a renowned China-based apparel manufacturing company specialising in high-quality knitted textiles, dyeing processes, and garments on a global scale, is set to invest $150 million in Bangladesh..Of the total investment, $100 million will be allocated to the textil
9 April 2025, 11:40 AM
UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive
They expressed interest during BB governor’s recent visit to London
9 April 2025, 11:13 AM
India cancels transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo
This move could impact the shipment of Bangladesh’s readymade garments through Indian airports
9 April 2025, 09:52 AM
Stocks edge up breaking three-day losing streak
DSEX rose 10.21 points, or 0.19%, to close at 5,196.04.
9 April 2025, 09:08 AM
Stocks rise in early trading
Turnover stood at Tk 117.86 crore during the period.
9 April 2025, 05:00 AM
Reckitt Benckiser declares 3,330% cash dividend
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) has announced its highest-ever dividend payout despite a fall in annual profit.
8 April 2025, 18:37 PM
Stock indices fall across the board
The stock market in Bangladesh has further declined amid escalating concerns over tariff hikes by the US, which have adversely impacted the majority of economies worldwide to varying degrees and resulted in retaliatory duties.. Since the implementation of the new tariffs last Wednesday, th
8 April 2025, 18:14 PM
Investors seek policy continuity, conducive business climate
Seeing robust potential in Bangladesh, foreign investors have called on the interim government to ensure policy consistency and uphold its commitment to fostering a more predictable and business-friendly environment.
8 April 2025, 18:06 PM
China keen to set up SEZ in Mongla
China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).
8 April 2025, 18:04 PM
After Australia food success, Bangladeshi expat eyes investment back home
Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM
US tariffs: thorn in the side or blessing in disguise?
Causing some trepidation in the hearts of Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector leaders is the newly imposed 37 percent tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi imports. The move comes just as the economy was finding its feet after a regime change, making it a moment of critical reflection for the industry.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM
BRICS-backed bank to lend $1b this yr to Bangladesh
The New Development Bank established by the BRICS has planned to raise its lending to Bangladesh development projects to $1 billion this year, a senior official of the Shanghai-based multilateral lender said yesterday.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM