ICAB warns bank borrowing may crowd out private investment
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$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s per capita GNI surpasses $3,000 for first time
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Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank amid unrest
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Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister
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Veon proposes Teletalk partnership, seeks to acquire Nagad
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9 June 2026, 20:34 PM Business
Three in four employees expect employer support during hardships: study
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9 June 2026, 16:51 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank launches Tk 10,000 crore agri-livestock refinance scheme
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8 June 2026, 22:00 PM Business

Govt to import 1 lakh tonnes of rice to replenish stock

The government has initiated the import of 100,000 tonnes of rice to top up the country’s food reserves, half of which will be sourced from neighbouring Myanmar under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement..The decision was approved at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government
22 October 2025, 15:07 PM

South Korea urges Bangladesh to ease visa, customs and tariff barriers

South Korea wants Bangladesh to have swift and timely visa issuance and renewal procedures, seamless customs clearance, and a reduction of high tariffs on raw materials and intermediate goods as part of improving the business environment..In order to fully realise Bangladesh’s potential as
19 October 2025, 16:20 PM

Gold price makes another record

From tomorrow, each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 217,381
19 October 2025, 15:15 PM

Microfinance institutions may get a digital bank

The MRA official added that he would personally advocate for the proposal
18 October 2025, 15:55 PM

Bangladesh's business climate improves slightly

MCCI, PEB jointly prepare Bangladesh Business Climate Index
16 October 2025, 14:02 PM

Far East Knitting’s profit rises 4% to Tk 37.4 crore in FY25

However, the company announced a lower dividend for the period
15 October 2025, 13:47 PM

Five more garment factories receive LEED green certification

Bangladesh now has 114 platinum-rated, 135 gold-rated, 15 silver-rated, and four certified factories
15 October 2025, 12:09 PM

Dhaka stocks sink for second day

The DSEX declined 80.75 points to close at 5,116.51
15 October 2025, 12:02 PM

FDI sees a modest uptick, but fresh investment still lags behind

$303 million foreign investment came in during the period
12 October 2025, 13:47 PM

Dhaka stocks slide on weak investor confidence

The DSEX lost 132.07 points to close at 5,283.72
11 October 2025, 12:07 PM

Why are directors of listed companies transferring shares as 'gift'?

Directors are now transferring shares more often as the NBR recently waived tax on such transfers
7 October 2025, 06:23 AM

DSE asks Moshihor Securities clients to submit claims by Oct 30

Last year, a Tk 68.58 crore shortfall was found in the company's consolidated customers’ account
5 October 2025, 14:16 PM

Shipping agents call for revision, phased rollout of Ctg port tariff

The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709
5 October 2025, 13:57 PM

UK trade envoy in Dhaka now

In her five-day visit, she will meet top officials of the interim government
5 October 2025, 11:08 AM

Are we doing enough for the urban poor?

More than one in four people are poor, while one in ten live in extreme poverty
5 October 2025, 05:00 AM

Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?

Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022
4 October 2025, 14:51 PM

As bond yields fall, will lending rate decline?

Bangladesh Bank has been maintaining a contractionary monetary policy stance for nearly two years to bring down inflation
2 October 2025, 14:40 PM

Govt to revamp fisheries policy eyeing chemical-free fish

The interim government is seeking to introduce sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector,  aiming to ensure  safe fish free of chemical, microbiological and hazardous elements.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Foreign workers must get security clearance via Bida OSS

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has made it mandatory for every foreign investor and employee to obtain security clearance for work permits exclusively through Bida’s One Stop Service (OSS) portal.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Punish delinquent companies and let others do business: Farashuddin

Create a congenial environment to let the economy grow, says the former BB governor
30 September 2025, 13:39 PM