BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
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1 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
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1 September 2026 Business
Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises
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1 September 2026 Business
Remittance rises 22% in August
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1 September 2026 Business
Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
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31 August 2026 Business
Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
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31 August 2026 Business
Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
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30 August 2026 Business
Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
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29 August 2026 Business
Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
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29 August 2026 Business

Businesses asked to assess impact of violence centring quota protests

Salman F Rahman says in a meeting with business leaders
28 July 2024

Banks asked to hike USD rate for inward remittance

The move was taken to boost remittance inflow
28 July 2024

Stocks fall as investors go slow

The DSEX edged down 0.55 percent
28 July 2024

Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp to remain restricted

Earlier, Palak accused these platforms of not complying with Bangladesh’s laws
28 July 2024

Delivery pressure gridlocks Ctg port

Containers got piled up in five layers instead of four
27 July 2024

More internet disruptions till 6:00pm

Internet connectivity in Bangladesh will face partial disruptions for 12 hours today due to the maintenance of a submarine cable. That comes on top of the country’s already slow internet speed.  
27 July 2024

Govt may waive rent for delayed delivery of imported goods

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury gave the assurance today
25 July 2024

Shahjalal Islami Bank makes Tk 167 crore profit in Apr-Jun

The bank made Tk 166.79 crore in the same period previous year
25 July 2024

Container delivery, transport from Ctg port gaining momentum

Online assessment process began Tuesday evening
24 July 2024

India lowers development aid allocation for Bangladesh by 40%

The Modi-administration allocated 120 rupees for Bangladesh as development assistance for 2024-25
24 July 2024

Waive demurrage charges at ports: FBCCI

It also demanded no new charges to be imposed when shipment begins
24 July 2024

DSE turnover drops to 1.5-year low

Turnover hit Tk 159 crore, lowest since January 3 of 2023
24 July 2024

Banks see cash withdrawal, bill payment pressure

Banks reopened today after three days of additional general holidays
24 July 2024

People will get broadband internet tonight: Palak

40 percent restored so far, says president of Internet Service Providers Association
24 July 2024

What does the traffic disruption on the Dhaka-Ctg highway mean for the economy?

A huge number of industrial establishments have been built along the highway, hoping to capitalise on the connectivity to the country’s largest seaport in Chattogram
23 July 2024

Bangladesh Bank set to unveil monetary policy

The central bank is expected to maintain a tight monetary stance for July-December
18 July 2024

Mobile internet blocked, will resume when situation stabilises: Palak

There was no preannouncement for the mobile internet shut down
18 July 2024

Large businesses keen to adopt sustainability initiatives

Large businesses and conglomerates in Bangladesh are keen to adopt sustainability initiatives in their factories to ensure efficient and responsible use of resources, according to experts..“We invested heavily in our factories during the last 10 years for green initiatives,” said Shams Mah
16 July 2024

Retailers in Dhaka face low sales

Retailers are counting lower sales in Dhaka due to the low turnout of customers amidst a nationwide student movement demanding reforms to the quota system for government jobs..Traders said the fear of vandalism kept shopkeepers from opening their shops in some areas..The current situ
16 July 2024

Users in universities facing mobile internet disruption

BTRC officials could not be reached for comment
16 July 2024