11th edition of BAPA FoodPro begins today
10 September 2026
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Innovation ecosystem key to commercialising ideas: ICT minister
10 September 2026
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China is now a strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh signs investment promotion deal with Hong Kong
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh’s trade deficit widens 38% in July
8 September 2026
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Ensure transparency in infrastructure contracts to attract US investment: US envoy
7 September 2026
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Govt eyes 2-3% GDP contribution from creative economy: Khosru
7 September 2026
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Businesses seek time-bound RJSC services
7 September 2026
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Minister orders shorter baggage wait at Dhaka airport
6 September 2026
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WiserGates starts $3m pre-seed round at $30m valuation
6 September 2026
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Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Dhaka
The ICT Division, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority and Bangladesh Computer Samity are jointly organising the four-day show
27 January 2026
Chinese firm to invest $16.34 million at Bepza Economic Zone
It will establish a factory to produce bra cups, bra wire, and luggage hardware.
27 January 2026
South Korean company to invest $80m in Bepza EZ
It will establish a large-scale bag, luggage, and high-end garments manufacturing facility
26 January 2026
Govt debt jumps 28% to Tk 7.45 lakh crore in FY25
The authorities borrowed more to cover budget deficits amid sluggish revenue collection
24 January 2026
BIDA launches outward remittance repatriation approval service
It enables digital processing for approvals related to royalty, technical know-how, technical assistance, and franchise fees
22 January 2026
IDRA announces winners of Insurance Excellence Award 2025
MetLife best in life insurance category, Pragati in non-life
19 January 2026
New mechanised irrigation promises to save water, labour
Not all crops require flood irrigation, and using it on wheat, corn, onions, garlic, sugarcane, and other winter crops causes water wastage and may even harm the crop itself. To address this, the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is testing a centre-pivot irrigation system to deliver water precisely to maintain optimal soil moisture.
18 January 2026
NBFIs’ bad loan ratio climbs to 37.11% in signs of growing stress
The rise reflects growing stress in the overall financial sector
18 January 2026
FICCI condemns attacks on foreign-invested smartphone retailers
Such unlawful activities created panic across the industry, the leading chamber said
15 January 2026
Zant Accessories to invest Tk 80 crore in National Special Economic Zone
The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles
14 January 2026
AkijBashir launches country’s first three-layer insulated wire
AkijBashir Group has officially entered Bangladesh’s electrical wire and cable industry with the launch of its new brand, AkijBashir Cables, introducing the country’s first three-layer insulated electrical wire..The announcement was made at a formal ceremony at the Bangladesh-China Friends
8 January 2026
Improved corporate culture can reduce insider trading: experts
Ahsan Habib, professor of financial accounting at Massey University in New Zealand, discussed insider trading profitability
8 January 2026
Robi withdraws from 700 MHz spectrum auction
BTRC will go ahead with the auction plan, as preparations have been ongoing since 2024
7 January 2026
Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days
However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026
Govt withdraws decision to cut rates of savings certificates
Reinstates current rates for the next six months
4 January 2026
Highest ever remittance came in 2025
Migrants sent home $32.8 billion in the just-concluded year
1 January 2026
Utilisation permission issuance made automated today
The NBR made Customs Bond Management System mandatory for all exporters
1 January 2026
Gold shines through 2025 amid price volatility
If there were a “metal of the year” award, gold would be a strong contender, maintaining an exceptional run even on the final trading day of 2025..Businesspeople said the retail gold market in Bangladesh has remained unstable over the past few months, driven by fluctuating global prices, s
31 December 2025
Comforters replacing blankets as urban winter favourite
When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket
31 December 2025
BGMEA seeks Chinese investment in man-made fibre
Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today sought cooperation from the Chinese investors for joint-venture investment in manmade fibre (MMF), chemical and renewable energy..The request was made during a meeting between the BGMEA officials an
11 December 2025