Biman Toronto flight diverts to Heathrow after co-pilot falls ill
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Aviation
Complex rules erode competitiveness, Muktadir says
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Ex-owners unlikely to regain SIBL control as merger continues
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Cabinet clears import of 3 LNG cargoes
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Economy grew faster in April: PMI
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Weak financial governance drives bad loan surge
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Borrowers can apply for policy support till June 30
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
65% of healthcare needs unmet as out-of-pocket costs soar: BIDS
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Thousands get jobs as PRAN-RFL revives abandoned mills
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
The price of saying no
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BATBC profit drops 2% in 2024
It declares 150% final cash dividend
6 February 2025, 06:08 AM
Dhaka stocks inch up in morning trade
DSEX gains 12.46 points as of 11:10 am
6 February 2025, 05:18 AM
Takaful Islami Insurance fined Tk 10 lakh
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has fined Takaful Islami Insurance Limited Tk 10 lakh.
5 February 2025, 20:00 PM
Stocks extend rally for 5th day
Dhaka stocks rose for a fifth straight trading day yesterday.
5 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Amid Trump trade tensions, WTO remains crippled arbiter
While US President Donald Trump unleashes trade wars and tariffs, the system for settling such disputes within the World Trade Organization has been paralysed for years -- by the United States.
5 February 2025, 18:00 PM
China holds out hope last-minute deal can avert US trade war
1China’s new tariffs on US imports like oil, coal and cars are relatively modest in scale, suggesting that Beijing is hoping for a last-minute deal but also giving them the option to inflict more pain if needed, analysts say.
5 February 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR seeks feedback on direct tax law
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has sought recommendations from business and professional bodies regarding income tax-related laws as part of its exercise to frame proposals for the next fiscal year (FY) 2025-26.
5 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh still top shipbreaking destination
Bangladesh remained the global shipping industry’s first choice for scrapping vessels in 2024, even though the overall import fell to a six-year low amid dollar constraints and subdued demand due to economic woes.
5 February 2025, 18:00 PM
GDP growth target may be revised down to 5.25%
The GDP growth target may be brought down to 5.25 percent in the revised budget for the current fiscal year due to the damage caused by multiple floods and the interim government’s contractionary monetary policy to contain high inflation.
5 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Wage growth negative for 3 years as inflation outpaces pay rise
The wage growth rate stood at 8.16 percent in January, 1.78 percentage points below the inflation rate of 9.94 percent that month
5 February 2025, 18:00 PM
41 firms yet to get UAE visa to attend Gulfood fair
The event will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17-21
5 February 2025, 14:36 PM
Tax exemption on fees for foreign physicians treating injured in July uprising
Taxes also waived on physicians' hotel accommodation, food, and airfares
5 February 2025, 13:50 PM
Arif Hossain Khan, new spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank
Mohammad Shahriar Siddiqui and Saida Khanam will continue to serve as assistant spokespersons
5 February 2025, 13:30 PM
Green Delta launches Bangladesh’s first insurance for pets
Initially, the policy will cover dogs and cats
5 February 2025, 12:19 PM
IT industry faces skills gap: experts
Bangladesh's rapidly expanding IT industry is facing significant skills gap and leadership challenges, according to top local technology executives.
5 February 2025, 11:38 AM
Dhaka stocks extend rally for fifth day
DSEX gained 22.72 points today
5 February 2025, 09:36 AM
Ship with 50,000 tonnes of wheat imported from Argentina arrives
Of the wheat, 30,120 tonnes will be unloaded at Chittagong Port and 20,080 tonnes at Mongla Port,
5 February 2025, 09:00 AM
Dhaka stocks up 0.51% in early trade
DSEX gains 26.56 points as of 11:12 am
5 February 2025, 05:28 AM
Former BSEC chairman Shibli Rubayat arrested
Police yesterday arrested Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam, the former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
4 February 2025, 21:30 PM
Beximco lays off another 8,000 workers
Embattled Beximco Limited has announced another round of layoffs citing a lack of work orders, a decision that affects nearly 8,000 workers across five manufacturing units in its industrial park in Gazipur.
4 February 2025, 21:29 PM