10 November 2025, 18:00 PM

LDC graduation must drive deeper reforms: experts

Star Business Report.As Bangladesh nears its 2026 graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, economists and business leaders have urged the government to use the milestone as a turning point for deeper reforms, stronger competitiveness, and global integration rather than mere
10 November 2025, 16:00 PM
10 November 2025, 15:56 PM

Gold price rises to Tk 204,283 a bhori

The new rate will be effective from tomorrow
10 November 2025, 15:25 PM

Laldia Char Terminal boosts Ctg port’s container storage capacity by 10,000 TEUs

The Ctg port’s capacity has risen from 56,000 TEUs to 66,000 TEUs
10 November 2025, 12:24 PM

BGMEA asks members not to respond to RSC letter

BGMEA said a final position would be shared after discussions in the upcoming RSC meeting
10 November 2025, 09:31 AM

NBR launches online VAT refund module for faster reimbursement

This will enable the transfer of refundable VAT amounts directly to taxpayers’ designated bank accounts
10 November 2025, 06:08 AM

Labour law changes ignite union row

Employers said the changes could lead to confusion and unrest at factories
9 November 2025, 18:18 PM

No more closed-end mutual funds

BSEC proposes in draft regulations
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Sammilito Islami Bank gets BB nod

Sammilito Islami Bank, the proposed largest shariah-based state-owned bank set to be formed through the merger of five troubled banks, got the preliminary approval from the Bangladesh Bank yesterday.
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Independence of BB: the next big economic reform

In a capitalist economy, an independent central bank isn’t just something to argue for—it’s essential for a country’s growth and economic stability.
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt slashes Aman paddy procurement target

The food ministry plans to buy 50,000 tonnes of Aman paddy from the current season
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Vietnam’s garment industry rebounds, but challenges loom

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry has shown clear signs of recovery in 2025, bouncing back after a difficult period of stagnation.
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Reserves fall to $26.43 billion

$1.61 billion ACU payment settled today
9 November 2025, 14:10 PM

Sammilito Islami Bank secures preliminary licence

Tk 20,000 crore set aside for the bank, merging five troubled lenders
9 November 2025, 13:47 PM

Bangladesh to showcase semiconductor strength in Malaysia

The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association will organise a three-day roadshow
9 November 2025, 12:19 PM

Govt may allow onion imports if prices stay high: adviser

So far, around 2,800 applications have been submitted for onion imports
9 November 2025, 11:53 AM

Next govt to decide on new pay scale for public servants

Currently, government officials and employees receive salaries and allowances based on the 2015 pay scale
9 November 2025, 10:35 AM

Bangladesh’s economy might have expanded faster in October: PMI

The agriculture sector recorded its second consecutive month of expansion
9 November 2025, 10:00 AM

Include workers in climate decisions: trade unions

National Alliance for Just Transition Bangladesh (NAJTB) placed the demand
9 November 2025, 09:54 AM