Dubbed the “mother of all trade deals,” the EU–India free trade agreement, concluded after more than two decades of negotiation, appears to be the most consequential for Bangladesh among recent trade deals involving other countries. The agreement delivers market access gains for India in those sectors that have long underpinned Bangladesh’s export success in Europe, notably textiles, apparel, leather, and footwear.

A national tax reform taskforce has recommended introducing a 1 percent levy on gifts and bequests as part of efforts to modernise Bangladesh’s tax system and raise the tax-to-GDP ratio.

The government has issued the ordinance on the establishment of long-discussed microfinance banks, opening the door for microcredit institutions, startups and venture capital firms to become shareholders alongside individual entrepreneurs.

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Thursday, riding massive market demand for the memory chips that power artificial intelligence.

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has temporarily suspended its plan to shut spinning mills from February 1, following assurances from the government that the problems facing the spinning sector will be addressed through consultations with stakeholders.

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at its first policy gathering this year, citing robust economic growth, as the central bank resists President Donald Trump’s mounting pressure for cuts.

NRB Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank as part of the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) on the Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

Oil prices rose to their highest since ​late September on Wednesday on looming Iran concerns while a weak US dollar lent further support.

Mohammed Younus has been elected as the chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC at the bank’s 404th board meeting held on Wednesday.

Flights will operate every Thursday and Saturday

The software will address longstanding allegations of irregularities in scheduling of such vessels

The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today

The government assured them of resolving the problems through stakeholder consultations

The drug is popularly known as Maxpro MUPS in Bangladesh

The company said the growth demonstrated steady demand for its products and the effectiveness of its business strategy

Need to separate CAAB’s entities highlighted in ICAO audits

The deal that changes the competitive landscape

Today, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association said it started selling gold at Tk 286,001 per bhori

Tax reform panel also calls for dropping the excise duty on bank deposits

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) officially received the delivery of its newly purchased bulk vessel MV Banglar Nobojatra on Tuesday.