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

Internet access grows in Q4, but gaps between genders remain

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

Loan barrier still a challenge for SMEs: experts

An SME Foundation event discusses struggles of small businesses
25 August 2025

Chinese shoemaker to invest $10m in Bepza EZ

Chinese company Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes (BD) Co Ltd will invest $10.20 million to set up a footwear manufacturing factory in Bepza Economic Zone (Bepza EZ) in Chattogram.
24 August 2025

Digital banks must have paid-up capital of Tk 300cr: BB

The Bangladesh Bank has raised the paid-up capital requirement for digital banks from Tk 125 crore to Tk 300 crore.
24 August 2025

Withdraw VAT on bread, biscuits: manufacturers

The interim govt raised the VAT on bread, biscuits to 7.5% from the earlier 5%
24 August 2025

BRAC EPL Investments partners with Paramount Solar to boost renewable energy expansion

BRAC EPL will serve Paramount as corporate adviser to support the solar company's expansion in Bangladesh
24 August 2025

Bangladesh's financial sector critically vulnerable to cyberattacks: experts

Strategic overhaul a must now to secure future, they said at an ICT Division event
19 August 2025

Time is ripe for Bangladesh-US trade deals: FBCCI administrator

US embassy’s commercial counsellor in Dhaka, Paul G Frost, visits FBCCI office
19 August 2025

Shipbuilding export goal of $4b by 2026 termed unrealistic

Lack of financing, high costs challenge shipbuilding
16 August 2025

Bangladesh should align labour laws with global standards: EU

The European Union (EU) has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to align its labour laws with international standards, signalling that improved labour rights and compliance are essential.
14 August 2025

Draft telecom law seeks social media intermediaries under oversight

The penalty for committing an offence would be up to five years in prison, a fine of up to Tk 300 crore, or both
14 August 2025

China’s Kaixi Group to invest $40 million in Bepza Economic Zone

The factory will produce lingerie, undergarments, bra foam and bra cups
11 August 2025

Govt’s food-friendly programme begins Aug 17

The number of beneficiary families has been raised to 55 lakh
11 August 2025

Investment slump deepens

Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels
10 August 2025

Major banking reforms planned, but no separate commission: governor

Ahsan H Mansur said this at a CPD-organised dialogue marking one year of the interim government
10 August 2025
7 August 2025

Forex reserves cross $25b again

Country’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $25 billion mark for the second time this year, thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency from remittance and exports.
6 August 2025

S Korean company to invest $8 million in Mongla EPZ

The company will produce tents, tent accessories, camping furniture, etc
6 August 2025

Remittance-rich Sylhet ranks poorest in new index

Sylhet's 'London' image belied by poverty index findings
4 August 2025