$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
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10 June 2026, 21:00 PM Business
Bangladesh’s per capita GNI surpasses $3,000 for first time
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10 June 2026, 20:12 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank amid unrest
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10 June 2026, 19:18 PM Business
Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister
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10 June 2026, 19:22 PM Business
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
Steps taken to amend money loan court act: governor
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8 June 2026, 20:47 PM Business
Bangladesh economy might have expanded faster in May than April
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8 June 2026, 19:08 PM Business

What rapid reforms the pharma sector needs

Global shortages of raw materials, rising input and freight costs, currency depreciation against the US dollar, and increased fuel prices drove up production and distribution expenses
6 May 2026, 17:59 PM

Inflation rises past 9% in April

Increasing non-food costs, including fuel, are to blame
6 May 2026, 16:47 PM

Retailers want 1pm to 10pm business hours ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Businesses are losing up to 60% potential sales under the current 7pm closure, they say
5 May 2026, 20:45 PM
5 May 2026, 20:05 PM

Bangladesh seeks expanded ADB support as global crises raise energy costs by $3bn

Finance minister made the call at a session of the 59th annual meeting of ADB
4 May 2026, 20:05 PM

ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways

Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026, 20:29 PM

Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars

The association demanded duty cuts for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2 May 2026, 20:06 PM

Higher exports bring no relief to potato farmers

Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.
29 April 2026, 22:00 PM
29 April 2026, 18:21 PM

Economists’ body recommends bringing digital economy under tax net

The Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) placed the recommendation to the NBR
28 April 2026, 20:10 PM

Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis

Times are bad for Bangladesh's farmers. Right when they needed a steady diesel supply to irrigate vast swathes of cropland -- Boro paddies, seasonal vegetables, maize -- the world entered what the head of the International Energy Agency called “the biggest energy security threat in history.”
27 April 2026, 22:02 PM

Oil price shocks threaten inflation, taka stability: CPD

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses
27 April 2026, 20:39 PM

Team Six Seven of BUP wins HSBC-BRAC business case contest

The winning team will represent Bangladesh at the global finale in Hong Kong
26 April 2026, 20:51 PM

Bangladesh Bank appoints administrator to Aviva Finance

Hasan Tarek Khan, a director at the Financial Institutions and Markets Department, has been temporarily assigned as the administrator
26 April 2026, 20:30 PM

Budget 2026-27: Double burden of minimum tax and tax deduction at source

The main objective of the minimum tax is to ensure that no taxpayer is left out of the tax net
26 April 2026, 19:58 PM

5 key developments of economy last week

The week was also marked by a revenue collection shortfall heading into the fiscal year-end
26 April 2026, 17:41 PM

Govt plans telecom overhaul over worst internet performance

Bangladesh’s mobile and broadband internet services rank among the worst in the world despite a large subscriber base, and a connectivity-led reform plan is being prepared to address the challenge, Rehan Asad, the prime minister’s adviser on telecom and ICT, said today.
25 April 2026, 18:18 PM

Businesses seek flexibility on IPO funds for loan repayment

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.
23 April 2026, 21:26 PM

Age limit for BSEC and IDRA top officials may be lifted

According to the IDRA Act, a person cannot be appointed as chairman if they are 67 years old or above
23 April 2026, 20:58 PM

Muhammed Badrul Haque, new administrator of Baira

His four‑month tenure begins on April 28
23 April 2026, 19:40 PM