Ctg port hit several records in 2025 despite disruptions

Chattogram port recorded historic highs in container, cargo and vessel handling in 2025, although the year saw several disruptions to port operations.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

MCCI, BCI express condolences over Khaleda Zia’s demise

The three-time prime minister of Bangladesh passed away on December 30
1 January 2026, 14:31 PM

Govt cuts import duty on mobile phones

The duty came down to 43.43% from 61.8%
1 January 2026, 13:12 PM

Highest ever remittance came in 2025

Migrants sent home $32.8 billion in the just-concluded year
1 January 2026, 12:42 PM

2025 in review, 2026 in focus: A business perspective on economic recovery

In 2025, tight economic policies helped curb inflation and protect foreign exchange reserves
1 January 2026, 12:05 PM

Utilisation permission issuance made automated today

The NBR made Customs Bond Management System mandatory for all exporters
1 January 2026, 11:43 AM

Ctg port handled historic high container, cargo and vessel in 2025

For the first time, annual container throughput at the port crossed 34 lakh TEUs
1 January 2026, 11:25 AM

BTRC office vandalised amid NEIR launch

A BTRC official said some people were seen throwing bricks and damaging the office premises
1 January 2026, 11:03 AM

Bangladesh’s gross forex reserves cross $33 billion after three years

The gross foreign exchange reserves crossed $33 billion for the first time in three years
1 January 2026, 05:44 AM

Gold rebounds on int’l market

Precious metals rebounded on Tuesday, after falling sharply in the previous session, as the market refocused on geopolitical and economic risks, reigniting gold’s rally to cap its best year since 1979.
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

NEIR goes live today

The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system will be activated today, bringing unauthorised new handsets that connect to the network under the blocking process.
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

700MHz auction: One operator can get up to 60% of total spectrum

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently amended its rules for the upcoming auction of the 700-megahertz (MHz) band, allowing a single mobile operator to acquire up to 60 percent of the spectrum available in the auction.
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Comforters replacing blankets as urban winter favourite

Comforters are not just a passing trend but a long-term change in how urban Bangladesh keeps warm in winter
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Five most-read stories of 2025

Readers showed curiosity that cut across policy, pocketbook and people
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Can economy turn around in 2026?

A full economic turnaround may take time, as any new government will need time to implement policies
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Comforters replacing blankets as urban winter favourite

When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket
31 December 2025, 14:20 PM

Trade bodies mourn Khaleda Zia, pay tribute to her legacy

She breathed her last yesterday while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bank Asia launches 10 Islamic banking windows

Bank Asia PLC has launched 10 Islamic banking windows simultaneously across the country on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

The economy Khaleda Zia trusted others to build

Economists say many of the changes that transformed the country's economy began during her years in power
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM