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

Banks, NBFIs drag Dhaka stocks down

The DSEX declined 17.26 points to close at 5,492.34
17 September 2025

LDC exit may hurt exports

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has expressed concern over the potential impact on the economy after the nation’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.
16 September 2025

Merger plan for five Islamic banks gets clearance

BB to appoint administrative teams
16 September 2025

Chinese firm KMK Industrial to invest $18.6m in Bepza EZ

The Bepza Economic Zone is set to receive investment from an airplane amenity bag and kit manufacturing company.
16 September 2025

Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Mezbaul Haque resigns

Objections were raised against him after the ouster of the Awami League government
16 September 2025

Jul-Aug ADP spending lowest in 16 years

Only 2.36% of the total outlay has been used in the two months
15 September 2025

Digital nano loan refinancing scheme extended until June 2028: Bangladesh Bank

The central bank initially launched the scheme in 2022
10 September 2025

Working committee formed for bank merger

The interim government has formed an eight-member working committee to implement the merger of five Shariah-based banks.
9 September 2025

Govt restricts raw jute export, sparking debate

New export conditions on raw jute to support domestic market
9 September 2025

Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.
9 September 2025

BFIU head’s contract cancelled for controversial video

The decision was taken upon a probe committee’s recommendation
9 September 2025

BGMEA urges buyers to source more from Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called on international clothing retailers and brands to place more orders in Bangladesh, citing the country’s relative tariff advantages over competing nations in the United States..The appeal came at a meeting wit
3 September 2025

Urban poor largely left out of social protection

Social safety nets largely exclude urban poor, says conference
2 September 2025

Bangladesh enters 5G era with limited rollout

5G technology makes its debut in Bangladesh after years of delays
1 September 2025

Pesticide overuse threatens haor fisheries: adviser

Haor fishery resources are under threat due to the excessive use of pesticides and herbicides in agriculture, said Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter...She made the remarks as the chief guest at a view-exchange meeting with registered fishermen from the Itna, Mithamin, and
31 August 2025

Ctg port slips in global container rankings

Despite handling more containers, Chattogram port's ranking declines
30 August 2025

RMG risks losing orders after 2029 over rights issues, says expert

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector risks losing orders after duty-free trade access to the European Union ends in 2029, unless workers’ rights are ensured, an expert warned at an event in Dhaka today.
30 August 2025

Govt to adopt multimodal transport plan

The government is moving away from scattered projects and will adopt an integrated multimodal transport plan to ensure cost and time-efficient transport, said Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Road Transport and Bridges ministry, yesterday.
27 August 2025

Dutch-Bangla Bank to buy Tk 1,016cr building for headquarters

Dutch-Bangla Bank, a listed lender in the country, has decided to buy a building for its headquarters  in Dhaka’s Motijheel at a cost of Tk 1,016 crore.
27 August 2025

Internet access grows in Q4, but gaps between genders remain

According to the latest ICT Access and Use Survey 2024-25
26 August 2025