Ambitious targets could push budget deficit to Tk 4 lakh crore
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
India seeks to continue anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
NBR revises tariffs on 261 lines ahead of LDC graduation
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Landmark customs bond reforms to boost competitiveness
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh remains key sourcing market: H&M
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
FICCI warns on revenue collection goals
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
The nodding trap
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Column
Netherlands led FDI inflows to Bangladesh in 2025
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gas crisis biggest hurdle to investment: Bida chief
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Oil falls to lowest since start of war
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
RMG tax breaks may be phased out: NBR chief
The current reduced corporate tax rates of 10 to 12 percent for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector may not last much longer, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Evening shop closure risks hurting 60% of retail sales
Say businesses, proposing shop hours from 1pm to 9pm and smart energy management
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over war
Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to borrow Tk 5,000 crore more from banks
The government is set to borrow an additional Tk 5,000 crore from the banking sector through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials.
5 April 2026, 22:08 PM
Stocks plunge amid war, energy tensions
Bangladesh’s stock market fell to a nearly two-and-a-half-month low today, with the benchmark index dropping more than 2 percent amid rising concerns over global energy prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
5 April 2026, 21:50 PM
BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law
The association made the call in a press conference
5 April 2026, 21:20 PM
Audit concentration in Bangladesh: global norms, local realities
The top 100 audit firms conduct approximately 87 percent of audits—an overwhelming majority of statutory audits—with individual partners at leading firms reportedly signing off on as many as 388 audits per year
5 April 2026, 18:30 PM
Inflation declines to 8.71% in March
Bangladesh's headline inflation fell to 8.71 percent in March from 9.13 percent in February,
5 April 2026, 17:44 PM
Bangladesh’s LDC graduation readiness is weak: UN assessment report
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s preparedness to manage the transition
5 April 2026, 16:14 PM
Bangladesh not ready for LDC graduation now: Finance minister
The government has been engaged in continuous “firefighting efforts” to stabilise the economy, he said
5 April 2026, 14:00 PM
Cooking oil, sugar prices rise on war shocks
Prices of edible oil, sugar and spices have risen across major wholesale markets in Bangladesh over the past several weeks.
5 April 2026, 02:00 AM
Bida backtracks on private sector advisory council
Contacted, Ashik Chowdhury said the original purpose was to create a platform where the prime minister would hear directly from businesses
5 April 2026, 01:19 AM
Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing
Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to buy 200,000 tonnes of urea amid Hormuz crisis
The government seeks to procure another 200,000 tonnes of urea amid supply concerns centring on the unrest in the Middle East. US-Israel’s war on Iran has significantly disrupted the shipment of the major crop nutrient through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly one-third of global fertiliser trade.
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
PM forms private sector business council
The government has formed the first nine-member Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) aimed at resolving challenges in business by removing bottlenecks.
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh overtakes China in RMG export to US
Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released yesterday.
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
India’s role vital for increased Bangladesh-Nepal trade ties
Nepal’s first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, yesterday said Bangladesh and Nepal could significantly deepen economic ties, particularly in energy and cross-border trade, which can be largely facilitated by stronger regional cooperation involving India.
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Shafiquzzaman elected president of CAB
AHM Shafiquzzaman, former labour and employment secretary, has been elected president of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) for a two-year term (2026-28).
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
NRBC Bank celebrates 13th anniversary
NRBC Bank PLC has completed 13 years of operations and stepped into its 14th year, reaffirming its commitment to good governance and inclusive banking.
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market as China falls behind
Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released today.
4 April 2026, 21:46 PM