Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
Star Business Report
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
Star Business Report
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM Business
Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb
23 May 2026, 21:05 PM Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
Star Business Report
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM Business
NBR withholds C&F agent licence exam results
Staff Correspondent, Chattogram
23 May 2026, 18:12 PM Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
Star Business Report
23 May 2026, 15:31 PM Business

TCB imports 400 tonnes of chickpeas through Benapole

The import cost is Tk 85 a kg, but the TCB will sell it at Tk 55 a kg
5 March 2024, 12:22 PM

BB's repo facility to be weekly, not daily

The scope for banks to avail Bangladesh Bank’s (BB) repo facility is set to narrow as relevant auctions will be held weekly instead of daily from upcoming July.
4 March 2024, 19:00 PM

Gender gap in banking narrows slightly

The gender gap in the banking industry of Bangladesh narrowed in the second half of 2023, with the number of female bankers in the country rising by 2.2 percent during the period, official figures show.
4 March 2024, 18:30 PM

Corporates need proper power purchase policies for net zero: experts

Proper policies for corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) are crucial for the transition towards net zero as those will enable corporations to reduce their carbon footprint by utilising clean energy sources, experts said yesterday.
4 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Exports rise 12% in Feb

Bangladesh shipped $5.18 billion worth of merchandise in February
4 March 2024, 13:13 PM

Six economic indicators signal significant challenges for government: MCCI

The government should take action to improve the scenario, the leading chamber says
4 March 2024, 11:31 AM

DSE index falls on lifting of GP floor price

The main index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped by nearly 40 points yesterday, mainly due to the lifting of Grameenphone’s floor price and as word got around that the bourse had transferred six companies to the Z category.
3 March 2024, 18:30 PM

Banks don't need to submit hard copies of export docs: BB

The FX Dashboard will help promote paperless transactions
3 March 2024, 16:07 PM

Shakib launches sports product brand SAH75

The champion cricketer teams up with Step Footwear
3 March 2024, 13:19 PM

Reliance on indirect taxes raising poverty

The government's excessive reliance on indirect taxes such as value-added tax (VAT) is putting a higher burden on low-income individuals, leading to a rise in poverty and inequality, according to the findings of a study released yesterday.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Offshore banking bill placed in parliament

The Offshore Banking Bill 2024 has placed in parliament today in a bid to enhance foreign exchange reserves and attract foreign investment.
2 March 2024, 16:10 PM

What was agreed at WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?

World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms in the early hours of Saturday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates said was a triumph of national interest over collective responsibility.
2 March 2024, 11:03 AM

BGMEA for removal of non-tariff barriers to Indo-Bangla trade

BGMEA president meets Bangladeshi high commissioner to India
29 February 2024, 15:46 PM

Banks’ offshore operations to receive a boost

Offshore banking units have been relieved from maintaining cash reserve ratio
29 February 2024, 15:11 PM

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's sales, profit grow

The company's sales grew 20%, profits 34% in 2023
29 February 2024, 14:31 PM

Soybean oil to be Tk 10 cheaper from tomorrow

A litre of soybean oil will be Tk 163, down from the existing Tk 173
29 February 2024, 14:05 PM

Md Wahiduzzaman, new REHAB president

Liaquat Ali Bhuiyan is REHAB’s new senior vice president
29 February 2024, 13:09 PM

BB cuts lending rate margin by 25 basis points

Banks can now impose a 3.5% margin with SMART for lending
29 February 2024, 12:44 PM

BCI demands 5-year tax holiday for small businesses

The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) yesterday demanded a five-year tax holiday for cottage, micro and small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) beginning from fiscal year 2024-25 in order to foster their growth.
28 February 2024, 18:00 PM

New sanctions threaten Russian oil sales to India

Fresh US sanctions on Moscow threaten to dent Russian oil sales to India, the biggest buyer of Russian seaborne crude, and complicate efforts by Indian state refiners to secure annual supply deals, three industry sources familiar with the matter said.
28 February 2024, 14:05 PM