Withdraw import ban on reconditioned, used EVs: BARVIDA
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12 September 2026 Business
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
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10 September 2026 Business
China is now a strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh
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9 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh signs investment promotion deal with Hong Kong
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9 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh’s trade deficit widens 38% in July
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8 September 2026 Business
Govt eyes 2-3% GDP contribution from creative economy: Khosru
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7 September 2026 Business
Businesses seek time-bound RJSC services
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7 September 2026 Business

IPPS for deferring LDC graduation by 10-12 years

The Intellectual Property and Policy Studies (IPPS), a non-profit organisation, yesterday urged the government to defer the country's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by at least 10 to 12 years..Bangladesh has yet to properly evaluate the post-LDC graduation impact on v
9 February 2025

Economy on expansion track for 4th straight month in Jan: PMI

The country’s economy remained on an expansion track for the fourth consecutive month in January this year, according to an unofficial estimate, as growing exports, seasonal consumption trends and a boost in the agro supply chain are being considered potential drivers of this growth. .In
9 February 2025

DCCI identifies problems of Old Dhaka businesses, wants quick solution

Traffic congestion, waterlogging is taking a massive toll, says the leading chamber
8 February 2025

Adopt renewable energy immediately for a better future: experts

The Policy Exchange Bangladesh organises policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s future
6 February 2025

Takaful Islami Insurance fined Tk 10 lakh

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has fined Takaful Islami Insurance Limited Tk 10 lakh.
5 February 2025

Green Delta launches Bangladesh’s first insurance for pets

Initially, the policy will cover dogs and cats
5 February 2025

Beximco lays off another 8,000 workers

Embattled Beximco Limited has announced another round of layoffs citing a lack of work orders, a decision that affects nearly 8,000 workers across five manufacturing units in its industrial park in Gazipur.
4 February 2025

National Special Economic Zone to get a Tk 518 crore water treatment plant

The plant will treat 50 million litres of water daily
4 February 2025

BB files fraud case against Nagad

The central bank's payment system department filed the case with Motijheel Police Station
4 February 2025

Six insurers fined Tk 37 lakh for breaching rules

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has declared fines amounting to Tk 37 lakh on six insurance companies for breaching rules..Through these penalties, the watchdog of Bangladesh’s insurance industry aims to encourage better regulatory compliance and transparency amon
3 February 2025

Importers suspend fruit clearance at all ports for two days

Importers have announced a two-day suspension of fruit clearance from all ports, including Chattogram port, until Wednesday, demanding the withdrawal of increased value-added tax (VAT) and duties on fruit imports..Junaidul Haque, publicity secretary of Chattogram Fruit Traders Association,
3 February 2025

Lee’s Tobacco Machinery Company to invest $8.32 million in Bepza EZ

The UAE, Singapore-owned entity will manufacture machinery for tobacco processing
3 February 2025

FAO forecasts paddy output drop amid floods, cyclone

Bangladesh’s paddy production is estimated to have declined in 2024 from the previous year, largely due to output losses caused by recurrent floods and Cyclone Remal in late July..However, aggregate paddy production in 2024 is forecast at 6.02 crore tonnes, which is well above the four-yea
2 February 2025

Remittances grow 3% in January

Migrants sent home $2.18 billion in the first month of 2025
2 February 2025

Local gold price hits new record

Each bhori of 22-carat gold will be sold at Tk 145,123 from tomorrow
1 February 2025

Islamic banks see fluctuations in deposits

Islamic banking deposits hit Tk 432,937 crore in October, a 0.31% drop from September
1 February 2025

Try it before you buy it

In Bangladesh, shopping for home appliances has mostly been a leap of faith—customers could learn about a product but never experience it firsthand before making the purchase. .But Singer Bangladesh is going one step further by letting shoppers test appliances right on the retail outlets,
30 January 2025

Trump’s family business partner wants to invest in Bangladesh

Gentry Beach, the head of a visiting delegation of US billionaire investors, wants to invest in mineral and gas exploration
30 January 2025

Market-based pricing can cut fuel prices by Tk 10-15 a litre: CPD

The existing automatic pricing formula does not reflect global markets, the think-tank says
29 January 2025

Job opportunities shrink in rural areas

A lack of growth in non-farm activities is to blame for the shrink in job opportunities
29 January 2025