11th edition of BAPA FoodPro begins today
The three-day event will end on September 12
10 September 2026 Business
Innovation ecosystem key to commercialising ideas: ICT minister
Star Business Report
10 September 2026 Business
China is now a strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh
Star Business Report
9 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh signs investment promotion deal with Hong Kong
Star Business Report
9 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh’s trade deficit widens 38% in July
Star Business Report
8 September 2026 Business
Govt eyes 2-3% GDP contribution from creative economy: Khosru
Star Business Report
7 September 2026 Business
Businesses seek time-bound RJSC services
Star Business Report
7 September 2026 Business
Minister orders shorter baggage wait at Dhaka airport
Star Business Report
6 September 2026 Business
WiserGates starts $3m pre-seed round at $30m valuation
Star Business Report
6 September 2026 Business

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