Missed targets: NBR needs Tk 2.6 lakh crore by June to avoid shortfall
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Govt clears purchase of 1.75 lakh tonnes of fuel oil
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Mobile signals weaken as blackouts, fuel shortages spread
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Two-thirds of agent banking outlets not engaged in lending: study
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Top USTR official due soon
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BB removes Int’l Leasing MD over irregularities
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Renewables key to RMG survival
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Bangladesh-Japan EPA sets benchmark for future trade deals: ICCB
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Bangladesh Finance, 7 Ton Express partner to boost delivery efficiency
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Experts stress strong shariah governance in Islamic banks
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Banking in the 2030s
Banking is going through a rapid global transformation unlike anything seen before. Large international banks are shifting from retail banking to wealth management.
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
EU launches antitrust probe into Google’s data use for AI
The EU announced Tuesday it had opened a probe to assess whether Google breached antitrust rules by using content put online by media and other publishers to train and provide AI services without appropriate compensation.
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Pakistan secures further $1.2b loan from IMF
Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the release of a further $1.2 billion in loans from the International Monetary Fund to help its economic recovery and reforms programme, calling it evidence of “hard work” undertaken after two years of financial crisis.
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Bitcoin’s 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low
With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, which is at risk of ending the year with its first annual decline since 2022.
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh Bank tightens rules on incentive bonuses for bankers
The central bank issued a circular in this regard
9 December 2025, 15:13 PM
BACCO to launch new training project to upskill freelancers
Sixty freelancers will be trained under the 10-day programme
9 December 2025, 14:18 PM
NBR may extend VAT exemption on metro rail tickets
The exemption is scheduled to end at the end of this year
9 December 2025, 13:06 PM
BTRC pledges easier import, faster vendor enlistment for mobile handset traders
A meeting was held between the Mobile Business Community Bangladesh and the BTRC today
9 December 2025, 11:55 AM
Chinese firm Wing Tai Garments to invest $10.32 million in Bepza EZ
It will establish an RMG factory
9 December 2025, 10:50 AM
BB buys $2.51 billion from banks so far in FY26
Latest purchase of $202 million took place today
9 December 2025, 10:45 AM
NBR targets 100,000 new businesses as VAT week begins tomorrow
Presently, Bangladesh has 6.44 lakh VAT-registered entities
9 December 2025, 08:23 AM
61% women in agro-industries face abuse
BIDS study finds supervisors behind majority of the cases
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Extortion at Chattogram port Tk 2-2.5 crore daily, adviser says
Extortion occurs at every corner of Chattogram port, according to Labour Adviser Brig Gen (retired) M Sakhawat Hussain, who estimates the daily amount at Tk 2 crore to Tk 2.5 crore.
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Brazil becomes Bangladesh’s top cotton supplier, surpassing India
India was the second-largest supplier with 1.4 million bales, followed by Benin
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Economy at a critical point despite some stability
The GED noted that the second half of FY25 showed rebounding economic activity
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
NEIR to boost local high-end mobile production, curb grey market
Says industry owners
8 December 2025, 15:40 PM
How Netflix won Hollywood's biggest prize
Netflix announced on Friday it had reached a deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery's for $72 billion
8 December 2025, 13:55 PM
Over 100 crore worth of betel nut stranded at Benapole
Over 150 trucks have remained stuck at the port for two months
8 December 2025, 13:35 PM
Banks asked to ready default data of poll candidates
The central bank is likely to issue a letter to banks in this regard soon
8 December 2025, 13:15 PM
Stabilising financial sector a vital but tough task: governor
Ahsan H Mansur attends a Planning Commission discussion
8 December 2025, 12:01 PM