BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
1 September 2026
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Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
1 September 2026
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Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises
1 September 2026
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Remittance rises 22% in August
1 September 2026
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Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
31 August 2026
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Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
31 August 2026
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Business
Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
31 August 2026
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Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
30 August 2026
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Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
29 August 2026
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Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
29 August 2026
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EU halts Dhaka talks. Is it a bad omen?
The European Union’s (EU) postponement of the first round of negotiations with Bangladesh on a new agreement will impact trade, investment and development cooperation with the country’s largest trading partner..“In light of the prevailing situation, the first round of negotiations on the P
1 August 2024
E-commerce sector lost Tk 1,700 crore for internet shutdown, violence: e-CAB
The association seeks government assistance, places a set of demands
1 August 2024
Forex reserves decline by $1.3 billion in a month
Reserves stood at $20.48 billion on July 31, down from $21.78 billion a month ago
1 August 2024
Remittance falls 3.2% in July
Banks could not receive any remittance in the five days of countrywide internet blackout this month
1 August 2024
National Bank sees no end to losses
The bank’s half yearly loss soared 71% year-on-year
31 July 2024
Govt waives seven-day demurrage for importers
The consignments, which have arrived or are scheduled to arrive at the port in between July 16 and August 5 this year, will get the extended benefit
31 July 2024
Rebooting the economy
The crackdown on the nonviolent uprise of the students and the subsequent one thing leading to another chain of events locked down the economy, only figuratively reminiscent of the pandemic in 2020
31 July 2024
Matiur Rahman takes ‘early retirement’ after corruption allegations
The Anti-Corruption Commission investigates the sources of his wealth
31 July 2024
Marico’s profit jumps 30% in April-June quarter
Marico Bangladesh Ltd, a listed multinational company, said its profit soared 30 percent year on year to Tk 172.57 crore in the April-June quarter.
31 July 2024
1,320MW coal power plant in Patuakhali to fire up in October
A 1,320-megawatt (MW) coal-based thermal power plant located in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali is ready to begin commercial operations by the end of this year, officials said..The first of the plant’s two units, which can generate 660 MWs daily, will commence production in October while th
30 July 2024
Unilever Consumer Care's profit rises 15%
Unilever Consumer Care, which markets international brands like Horlicks, Maltova, Boost and GlucoMax D, reported higher earnings in the second quarter of this year ending in June despite declining sales revenue amid high inflation..This subsidiary of Unilever Bangladesh said its profit af
30 July 2024
Facebook, YouTube yet to respond: Palak
Facebook and YouTube have not yet responded to the government’s recent letters that ask global tech giants to ‘follow Bangladesh’s law', State Minister for ICT and Telecom Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today..However, TikTok has replied..“We gave given them a time to respond. TikTok has re
30 July 2024
Banking hour 10am to 4pm from July 31
Transaction hours for public will be 10am to 4pm
30 July 2024
Chinese firm Baida Industrial to invest $1.26 million in Uttara EPZ
The company will produce 8,000 tonnes of printed materials and packaging products every year
30 July 2024
Dhaka Stock Exchange declining since morning
Dhaka stocks opened the day with a massive declining trend amid political uncertainty
30 July 2024
Fishing trawlers lying idle for rough sea
Fishers in coastal regions of Bangladesh have yet to begin operations as the sea remains rough due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, according to industry people..Besides, this delay could cause losses for fishers as they already had to suspend their activities during an annual
29 July 2024
Stocks fall for second consecutive day
The DSEX declined 0.99% to end the day at 5,330
29 July 2024
Robi's quarterly profit rises fourfold
The company’s profit hits Tk 107 crore in April-June of 2024, up from last year same period’s Tk 24 crore
29 July 2024
Foreign buyers express concern over timely shipment of RMG
They gave assurance of not seeking any discount or air shipment or cancelling work orders
29 July 2024
Shutdown cost the economy $10 billion: FICCI
The recent shutdown has significantly impacted Bangladesh's economy with over $10 billion and climbing in estimated losses, according to the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FICCI)
28 July 2024