Bangladesh's tax collection falls behind economic expansion
14 June 2026, 20:00 PM
Business
Asset recovery key to bank recapitalisation success: BAB
14 June 2026, 19:38 PM
Business
Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
14 June 2026, 19:12 PM
Business
Govt sets aside Tk 200 crore for blue economy research, development
13 June 2026, 21:14 PM
Business
Plan is there to issue business licences in 7 days: finance minister
13 June 2026, 17:30 PM
Business
ICAB warns bank borrowing may crowd out private investment
13 June 2026, 16:15 PM
Business
$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 21:00 PM
Business
Bangladesh’s per capita GNI surpasses $3,000 for first time
10 June 2026, 20:12 PM
Business
Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank amid unrest
10 June 2026, 19:18 PM
Business
Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister
10 June 2026, 19:22 PM
Business
Shipping adviser angered by slow auction process of Chattogram customs
Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Chattogram Custom House for its slow progress in clearing auctionable goods and vehicles piled up in various yards and auction sheds at Chattogram port. He warned that action would be taken if the
24 December 2024, 18:14 PM
Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns.
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM
Shipping adviser expresses anger over slow auction process at Chattogram custom house
Auctionable goods piling up at Ctg port
24 December 2024, 14:21 PM
Dhaka stocks fall when prime index of port city bourse rises
DSEX lost 1.47 points while CASPI jumped 34.6 points
24 December 2024, 12:18 PM
Pran-RFL Group announces plans for improving sustainability
Pran-RFL Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh, has announced plans to improve its operational sustainability by allocating all investments in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)..This includes ensuring the full recycling of all plastics generated by the
22 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh, WB sign two deals worth $900 million for environment sustainability
These two financial agreements will help Bangladesh achieve green growth: WB country director
22 December 2024, 14:55 PM
Explanations sought from 13 banks for higher dollar rate
BB issued letters on Dec 19 and the deadline for explanation ends today
22 December 2024, 13:43 PM
Stocks break two-day rising streak
The prime index of the Dhaka bourse fell 0.48% to 5,196 points
22 December 2024, 11:24 AM
ACI Motors sells 18.5% stake to Japan’s Mitsui at $22.75 million
Two senior Mitsui executives will join ACI Motors to widen their global reach
22 December 2024, 11:06 AM
Joypurhat Sugar Mill starts 62nd sugarcane crushing season
This time, the mill will be operated for 34 days
21 December 2024, 13:18 PM
Presence of oligarchic market power still a major challenge: Hossain Zillur Rahman
The sixth edition of the Banking Almanac launched today
21 December 2024, 11:56 AM
Panel formed to make tax expenditure policy
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday formed a nine-member committee to make a policy framework for tax expenditure.
19 December 2024, 18:57 PM
IMF sees brighter days for Bangladesh from FY26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said that the country's economic scenario may turn positive in fiscal year 2025-26 with the inflationary pressure easing and economic growth picking up.
19 December 2024, 18:09 PM
CPA to extend deal with Saif Powertec to operate New Mooring terminal
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has opted to extend its deal with Saif Powertec Limited, allowing the company to operate its New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) under direct procurement, as the process of floating an open tender to this end is facing delays..The agreement with the firm is
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Poultry association cancels decision to halt production
They backtracked from the decision after the government promised to address their 10-point demand
19 December 2024, 14:07 PM
REHAB’s housing fair begins Dec 23
The five-day exhibition will be organised at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre
19 December 2024, 12:23 PM
ADB to give $600m for economic management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend a $600 million loan to Bangladesh to help the country strengthen its economic management and establish a transparent and accountable regulatory environment for private sector development.
18 December 2024, 20:19 PM
Govt to procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India
The interim government of Bangladesh will procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India to address the depletion of the country’s food stocks and thereby meet consumer demand for the cereal grain amid ongoing inflationary pressure..The rice will be used to supply state-sponsored food distributi
18 December 2024, 18:27 PM
Govt to form taskforce for semiconductor industry
A high-level taskforce will work with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) to formulate a roadmap for the development of a semiconductor sector, focusing on testing, assembly and scaling up capabilities. .The decision was taken at a meeting titled “Semiconductors – A New Fro
18 December 2024, 16:25 PM
Iran currency slips to new lows amid US, Europe tensions
The Iranian currency extended its fall on Saturday, hitting a new all-time low against the US dollar amid uncertainties about Donald Trump's imminent arrival in the White House and tensions with the West over Tehran's nuclear programme..The rial plunged to 756,000 to the dollar on the unof
18 December 2024, 15:22 PM