Withdraw import ban on reconditioned, used EVs: BARVIDA
12 September 2026
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110,364 farmers will receive incentives under Farmer Card programme: minister
12 September 2026
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11th edition of BAPA FoodPro begins today
10 September 2026
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Innovation ecosystem key to commercialising ideas: ICT minister
10 September 2026
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China is now a strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh signs investment promotion deal with Hong Kong
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh’s trade deficit widens 38% in July
8 September 2026
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Ensure transparency in infrastructure contracts to attract US investment: US envoy
7 September 2026
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Govt eyes 2-3% GDP contribution from creative economy: Khosru
7 September 2026
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Businesses seek time-bound RJSC services
7 September 2026
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Experts divided over importance of SMP for telecom competition
Experts are divided over the implementation of significant market player (SMP) guidelines in the telecommunications sector..Some argue that broad implementation is essential for fair competition and investment, while others believe expanding network coverage and creating value for customer
1 January 2025
2024: A year of economic turmoil and transformation for Bangladesh
The year 2024 stands out as one of the most eventful and challenging periods in Bangladesh’s economic history. The nation grappled with an unprecedented banking crisis, soaring inflation, and several persistent macroeconomic challenges. These included low foreign exchange reserves, high youth un
31 December 2024
BFIU seeks bank account details of 12 journalists
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has requested information on the bank accounts of 12 journalists within three working days.
30 December 2024
Robi gets acting CEO, as Rajeev Sethi moves to a new role within Axiata
Riyaaz Rasheed, current CFO, will be the acting CEO with effect from February 1 of 2025
30 December 2024
Water transport strike disrupted supply chain
Inland water transport is still one of the major modes of cargo transportation in Bangladesh, a country crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers..Take the instance of transportation of cargo imported through the country’s premier seaport of Chattogram..Over 60 percent of the 10 crore tonne
29 December 2024
Bangladesh should harness expertise of NRBs to thrive globally: foreign adviser
Bangladesh should enhance the quality of its workforce, embrace innovation, upskill the labour force and harness the expertise of the non-resident Bangladeshis (NBRs) to thrive globally, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today..With improved ICT infrastructure and strategic rebranding
29 December 2024
Stocks gain for second day
The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose by 20.33 points today
29 December 2024
Economy can’t go forward without Islami Bank: BB governor
Ahsan H Mansur opens a branch of the bank in Ghatail of Tangail
28 December 2024
Transport workers’ strike hits importers hard
1.5 million tonnes of imported goods got stuck at 50 ports
28 December 2024
REHAB fair ends with Tk 403 crore worth of sales, bookings
The five-day exhibition attracted 17,729 visitors
27 December 2024
BAT to invest Tk 28cr to raise production capacity
British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh is planning to invest Tk 28.38 crore to enhance its production capacity to meet the growing demand for its products..In a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange website yesterday, the company said the investment would be sourced through a combinati
26 December 2024
32 NRBs awarded
A total of 32 non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in areas like education, healthcare, industry, financial services and agriculture after returning to the country..Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Ahmed handed over the awards during an event,
26 December 2024
Stocks rise after falling for three days
The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose 15.12 points today
26 December 2024
Economic stabilisation should be first priority
Speakers say at annual ICMAB conference
25 December 2024
Central Counterparty denies allegations of operational inefficiencies
Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) has rejected concerns of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over the lack of governance and transparency as well as operational inefficiencies at the clearing and settlement company..Instead, the CCBL alleged that its activities are being delayed
24 December 2024
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
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
Shipping adviser expresses anger over slow auction process at Chattogram custom house
Auctionable goods piling up at Ctg port
24 December 2024
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
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