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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Onion imports to resume Sunday
50 permits, allowing up to 30 tonnes each, to be issued daily
6 December 2025, 15:25 PM
National SME Product Fair begins tomorrow
SME Foundation is organising the 12th edition of the show
6 December 2025, 13:19 PM
'Pushti Kothha’ launched to promote safe milk
The programme was held on Thursday at Bharat Bhaina High School in Keshabpur, Jashore
6 December 2025, 11:00 AM
Bangladesh’s US wheat intake rises to 239,586 tonnes
MV Lowlands Patrasche, carrying 60,950 tonnes of the grain, arrived on Thursday at Chattogram Port
6 December 2025, 08:16 AM
Closed sugar mills will be reopened: Industries adviser
Govt adopted a five-year plan to address issues of sugarcane farmers, he says
5 December 2025, 16:22 PM
Exports fall for 4th month as US tariff continues to bite
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports have declined for the fourth consecutive month, as the reciprocal tariff measures by the United States and a slump in global demand continue to weigh on the apparel sector, the backbone of the country’s export industry.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Exporters criticise high bank interest
Say they are losing ground to regional peers
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
ILO ratifications pave way for GSP+, FTA talks: EU ambassador
Ratifying key International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions will help Bangladesh better negotiate the GSP+ scheme and a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), as it demonstrates progress in human rights and good governance, said EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller yesterday.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Subsidies, interest payments rose 30% in FY25
Government spending on subsidies and interest payments, considered a fiscal burden, rose 30 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.43 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2024-25.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC to introduce separate SIM series for IoT, M2M devices
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to introduce a separate SIM numbering series for Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices to manage the country’s rapidly growing network of smart gadgets and sensors.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Smart corporate robbery
There is an old joke in corporate circles: a burglar breaks into a house, finds nothing worth stealing, and leaves a thank-you note for wasting his time.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Apple woes undercut India’s opening-up drive
Doing business in developing countries is never straightforward, but India needs to make life easier for foreign firms. Apple is tussling with telecoms officials and antitrust watchdogs in the country. The US company’s growing list of headaches undercuts New Delhi’s big push to open up the world’s fifth-largest economy to multinationals.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Poor hiring data points to US economic weakness
US private-sector hiring data released Wednesday painted a downcast picture of the job market in the world’s biggest economy, especially among small businesses.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Don’t clear mangrove forests for shrimp farms: fisheries adviser
Mangrove forests are indispensable for safeguarding the coastal environment, says Farida Akhter
4 December 2025, 14:43 PM
Applications sought for Sammilito Islami Bank’s MD post
The application for a three-year contract should be submitted by December 22 this year
4 December 2025, 13:43 PM
Leathertech Bangladesh 2025 begins in Dhaka
ASK Trade and Exhibitions is organising the three-day show with the support of the LFMEAB
4 December 2025, 11:55 AM
Inflation may come down to 5% by FY26: governor
Ahsan H Mansur attends a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
4 December 2025, 10:44 AM
Exports fall for fourth consecutive month
Earnings from exports dropped 5.54% year-on-year to $3.89 billion in November
4 December 2025, 10:22 AM
Telecom white paper exposes deep-rooted graft
The white paper paints a bleak picture of a sector "structurally misaligned, operationally compromised and failing to deliver trusted, affordable connectivity"
3 December 2025, 18:43 PM
Bangladesh plans PayPal integration to boost SME market access
Bangladesh is moving to integrate international payment systems such as PayPal to expand global market access for small entrepreneurs and modernise the cottage and small industries sector through stronger digital connectivity, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM