Chokehold on the poor tightens
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Farmers in distress as diesel price rise drives up costs
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
MGH to build private container terminal
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Time to consider deep-sea LPG terminal for energy security
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gold prices fall
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Sheba’s fuel queue service draws mixed reactions
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Dollar pushes to one-week high
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
National Bank’s bad loans climb to 75%
Nearly three out of every four taka lent by National Bank has now gone unpaid, according to the central bank, after stay orders that had long protected several large borrowers were lifted in recent months.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Japan-Bangladesh chamber hails progress in EPA deal
The Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) yesterday welcomed the finalisation of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) between the two nations.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Gold price all set to hit another record
From tomorrow, each bhori will be sold at Tk 226,282
23 December 2025, 16:10 PM
Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice each from India, Pakistan
The advisory committee on purchase took the decision
23 December 2025, 15:11 PM
Good governance key to business-friendly environment: DCCI
The leading chamber held its 64th annual general meeting today
23 December 2025, 12:54 PM
JBCCI hails breakthrough in Bangladesh-Japan economic deal
The JBCCI remains committed to supporting the implementation of the EPA
23 December 2025, 09:15 AM
BB asks five merging banks to set shareholder equity at zero
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed five shariah-based banks undergoing a merger to declare their shareholder equity at zero, after assessments showed the net asset value of those shares to be negative.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Court stays SMP curbs on GP for three months
The High Court (HC) has recently stayed the enforcement of significant market power (SMP) regulations on Grameenphone (GP) for three months.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
BRAC Bank launches SME innovation lab
BRAC Bank PLC has launched the country’s first SME innovation lab, titled “Finnovision”, aimed at helping small businesses grow and thrive through the adoption of innovative solutions.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Crown Cement declares 21% cash dividend
Crown Cement PLC has declared a 21 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on June 30, 2025.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Inflation may fall below 7% by June: govt
Inflation is expected to fall below 7 percent by June 2026, driven by the Bangladesh Bank’s tight monetary policy and the government’s austerity measures, the Chief Adviser’s Office said yesterday.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
REHAB fair begins in Dhaka tomorrow
The Real Estate & Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) Fair 2025 will begin tomorrow at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka and will continue until December 27, featuring 220 stalls.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh, Japan finalise draft EPA
Bangladesh and Japan have agreed on the draft of a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), marking the country’s first full-fledged trade deal as it seeks to secure preferential market treatments ahead of its scheduled graduation from the least developed country club next year.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Tent, camping gear exports show signs of recovery
Tents and camping gear exports are showing signs of revival, with global buyers placing fresh orders after selling off pandemic stockpiles.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
LDC exit nears but trade deals stayed in waiting mode in 2025
As 2025 winds down, Bangladesh is staring at an approaching deadline with growing concern.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Crown Cement declares 21% cash dividend
The company held its virtual annual general meeting today
22 December 2025, 15:40 PM
Gold set to cross Tk 2.20 lakh for the first time
From tomorrow, each bhori of the metal will cost Tk 222,082
22 December 2025, 15:33 PM
Govt forecasts inflation below 7% by next June
The Chief Adviser’s Office shared the projection
22 December 2025, 14:51 PM
Five merged banks asked to declare zero shares
The net asset value of the shares of the banks’ shareholders is negative, ranging from Tk 350 to Tk 420
22 December 2025, 13:32 PM
REHAB fair begins in Dhaka on Dec 24
The 2025 edition will have 220 stalls
22 December 2025, 10:29 AM