Rawhide prices fall short of govt benchmark
28 May 2026, 16:49 PM
Economy
Chest freezers outperform fridges in shifting Eid demand pattern
28 May 2026, 12:41 PM
Economy
Govt’s bank borrowing crosses annual target in nine months
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ATM booths run dry on first day of weeklong holiday
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
LPG market slows as price hikes hit demand
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
EU to assess Bangladesh’s proposal for FTA
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Over 95% of apparel factories pay April salaries
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Rotting onions, low prices hit farmers hard
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Renewable energy no longer optional
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Regulator lifts BTCL int’l call cap despite Tk 1,106cr dues
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh, Morocco discuss free trade pact
Bangladesh and Morocco are considering a free trade agreement (FTA) to deepen bilateral trade and economic engagement.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Uber re-launches in Chattogram
Uber has re-launched its ridesharing services in Chattogram, extending its presence in Bangladesh beyond its existing markets.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?
Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasingly vital minerals.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Haor Boro fetching throwaway prices
Atikur Rahman braved lightning and waist-deep water to harvest his half-ripened Boro crop. Rain lashed the haor almost without pause. Upstream water surged in. He raced against nature, trying to salvage whatever paddy he could.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Less than 3% of manufacturing units use computers
Fewer than 3 percent of manufacturing units in Bangladesh use computers or information technology (IT) in their production work, according to the latest Economic Census 2024.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
NBR set to miss tax target for 10th year in a row
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is on course to miss its annual revenue target for the current fiscal year, extending its run of shortfalls to a tenth straight year.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Private credit growth hits historic low. What does it mean?
Private sector credit growth fell to 4.72 percent -- a record low -- in March, marking another month of slowdown.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Money whitening provision may return
The government is likely to reintroduce a provision allowing the legalisation of undisclosed income through investment in selected sectors in the national budget for the next fiscal year.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Misreporting, fraud deepened private capital shortage: Khosru
Major banking scandals, market manipulation, and financial misreporting have created severe capital shortages in banks and the private sector, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Private sector credit growth: a symptom of deeper investment malaise
Impaired banking intermediation has become a central part of the problem
20 May 2026, 20:43 PM
Biman suspends senior official hours after promotion amid corruption allegations
Md Mizanur Rashid’s promotion to HR director was cancelled amid internal criticism; sources say ACC is still probing earlier allegations over software procurement
20 May 2026, 19:31 PM
$15m investment comes for tent factory at Bepza economic zone
The factory will manufacture a wide range of outdoor products, including tents, canopies, backpacks, duffel bags, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, waterproof dry bags, inflatable pillows and mattresses, mosquito nets, carpets, mats, folding chairs, and storage baskets
20 May 2026, 18:47 PM
Bangladesh should modernise IP rules to attract more FDI: US diplomat
Shilpi Jha, senior commercial specialist and IP policy advisor for South Asia at the US embassy in New Delhi, attends AmCham roundtable
20 May 2026, 18:22 PM
Uber re-launches services in Chattogram
Riders in the city can now book rides through the Uber app
20 May 2026, 16:03 PM
Banking scandals, market manipulation deepen capital crisis, says finance minister
The finance minister said economic management and related institutions in Bangladesh have grown increasingly ineffective
20 May 2026, 14:42 PM
Listed firms face stricter governance rules
Some of the major proposed changes relate to independent directors
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Don’t manipulate dollar rates
BB warns treasury heads as forward bookings surge
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Budget to include support for every group
Finance minister says
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Garment sector far off renewable energy target
Finds new study on 2035 EU due diligence rules
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
German Business Council hosts networking dinner in Dhaka
The German Business Council (GBC) has recently hosted a business networking dinner at The Westin Dhaka.
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM