NBR to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis abroad

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken steps to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis staying abroad.
25 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement.
25 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Fruit imports face curbs despite dollar relief

Although foreign currency pressures have eased, 100% cash margin requirements keep supply tight and prices high
24 February 2026, 22:43 PM

Bank CEOs invited to sports development meeting

State minister for sports will chair the meeting on February 25
24 February 2026, 22:39 PM

NBR takes steps to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis abroad

The NBR has introduced a special registration system for Bangladeshi taxpayers abroad
24 February 2026, 19:59 PM

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026, 18:19 PM

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

The United States imposed a new tariff from Tuesday of 10 percent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US Customs and Border Protection said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15 percent he promised a day later.
24 February 2026, 17:50 PM

Three BB officials transferred for holding unauthorised press conference

A day ago, they were served show-cause notices by the central bank
24 February 2026, 17:18 PM

Civil aviation minister orders immediate mosquito control drive at airports

1,000 new trolleys sought for Dhaka airport to improve passenger services
24 February 2026, 17:17 PM

Maldives national airline to resume Dhaka-Male flights from March 12

Initially, the airline will operate two weekly flights on Sundays and Thursdays
24 February 2026, 15:05 PM

BB seeks explanation from officials for holding press conference without permission

The BB issued the show-cause notices yesterday and asked the respondents to provide explanations within 10 days
24 February 2026, 12:56 PM

Commerce ministry calls meeting on US tariff deal

The commerce ministry has convened a stakeholder consultation for tomorrow, bringing together economists, trade analysts, business leaders and senior officials from across the government to assess its reciprocal trade deal with the United States and determine the next steps.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Reform, revenue push key to stability

Delivering structural reforms, improving external liquidity and lifting revenue collection will be crucial to restoring macroeconomic stability in Bangladesh, said Fitch Ratings in a report released on Sunday.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

NBR misses target by Tk 60,110 crore despite 13% growth

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) grew 13 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.24 lakh crore in the July-January period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), driven largely by strong VAT receipts from domestic trade and economic activity.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

BB trims executive director posts despite discontent

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has begun reducing the number of executive director posts -- a senior management position that often leads to top-level contractual government appointments -- in phases, causing dissatisfaction among officials.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Extortion rose by up to 50% during interim govt

Extortion surged by up to 50 percent following the fall of the Awami League government in the 2024 mass uprising, while corruption in public offices persisted throughout the 18-month tenure of the subsequent interim government, claimed the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Finance minister backs BB’s reform drive: governor

The new government will continue the ongoing reform programmes in the banking sector, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Economic recovery still fragile: MCCI

Bangladesh’s economy continues to be under pressure, with stability improving gradually but recovery remaining fragile, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) said yesterday.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Goldman raises Q4 oil price outlook

Goldman Sachs raised its Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2026 by $6 to $60 and $56 respectively, citing lower OECD stocks, even as it continued to assume no Iran-related supply disruption and maintained its view of a surplus this year.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

NBR misses target by Tk 60,110 crore despite 13% growth

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) grew 13 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.24 lakh crore in the July-January period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), driven largely by strong VAT receipts from domestic trade and economic activity.
23 February 2026, 21:37 PM