Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
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UNI Global Union lauds amended labour law of Bangladesh
15 April 2026, 20:15 PM
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iFarmer secures $1.5m foreign funding to strengthen agri value chain
15 April 2026, 19:26 PM
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Automotive trade show begins on April 23
15 April 2026, 18:52 PM
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Opinion / Restoring trust in Bangladesh’s capital market: how blockchain and AI can end IPO fraud
15 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford
13 April 2026, 21:26 PM
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Transaction-based reference rate introduced in money market
13 April 2026, 18:53 PM
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Tax return deadline extended for companies until May 15
13 April 2026, 17:29 PM
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Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem
9 April 2026, 20:47 PM
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Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23
9 April 2026, 20:08 PM
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Digital nano loan refinancing scheme extended until June 2028: Bangladesh Bank
The central bank initially launched the scheme in 2022
10 September 2025, 12:43 PM
Working committee formed for bank merger
The interim government has formed an eight-member working committee to implement the merger of five Shariah-based banks.
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt restricts raw jute export, sparking debate
New export conditions on raw jute to support domestic market
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness
Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.
9 September 2025, 15:07 PM
BFIU head’s contract cancelled for controversial video
The decision was taken upon a probe committee’s recommendation
9 September 2025, 14:32 PM
BGMEA urges buyers to source more from Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called on international clothing retailers and brands to place more orders in Bangladesh, citing the country’s relative tariff advantages over competing nations in the United States..The appeal came at a meeting wit
3 September 2025, 15:01 PM
Urban poor largely left out of social protection
Social safety nets largely exclude urban poor, says conference
2 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh enters 5G era with limited rollout
5G technology makes its debut in Bangladesh after years of delays
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Pesticide overuse threatens haor fisheries: adviser
Haor fishery resources are under threat due to the excessive use of pesticides and herbicides in agriculture, said Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter...She made the remarks as the chief guest at a view-exchange meeting with registered fishermen from the Itna, Mithamin, and
31 August 2025, 15:10 PM
Ctg port slips in global container rankings
Despite handling more containers, Chattogram port's ranking declines
30 August 2025, 18:01 PM
RMG risks losing orders after 2029 over rights issues, says expert
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector risks losing orders after duty-free trade access to the European Union ends in 2029, unless workers’ rights are ensured, an expert warned at an event in Dhaka today.
30 August 2025, 01:07 AM
Govt to adopt multimodal transport plan
The government is moving away from scattered projects and will adopt an integrated multimodal transport plan to ensure cost and time-efficient transport, said Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Road Transport and Bridges ministry, yesterday.
27 August 2025, 21:20 PM
Dutch-Bangla Bank to buy Tk 1,016cr building for headquarters
Dutch-Bangla Bank, a listed lender in the country, has decided to buy a building for its headquarters in Dhaka’s Motijheel at a cost of Tk 1,016 crore.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Internet access grows in Q4, but gaps between genders remain
According to the latest ICT Access and Use Survey 2024-25
26 August 2025, 12:56 PM
Loan barrier still a challenge for SMEs: experts
An SME Foundation event discusses struggles of small businesses
25 August 2025, 13:19 PM
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, 21:00 PM
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, 20:16 PM
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, 13:28 PM
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, 12:16 PM
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, 14:41 PM