Traders urge urgent steps to improve law and order

They made the call at a meeting organised by the Dhaka Chamber
28 February 2026, 16:57 PM

Govt to ensure free Wi-Fi at airports, railway stations: ICT minister

Want to create greater employment opportunities in the ICT sector, he says
27 February 2026, 21:54 PM

Bangladesh’s per capita income rises 1% to $2,769

In local currency, the amount stands at Tk 334,511 in FY25, up from Tk 304,102 in the previous year
26 February 2026, 20:06 PM

Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%

Bangladesh shipped apparel worth $8.20 billion out of the $77.88 billion imported by the US last year
25 February 2026, 19:18 PM

NBR takes steps to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis abroad

The NBR has introduced a special registration system for Bangladeshi taxpayers abroad
24 February 2026, 19:59 PM

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026, 18:19 PM

Three BB officials transferred for holding unauthorised press conference

A day ago, they were served show-cause notices by the central bank
24 February 2026, 17:18 PM

NBR misses target by Tk 60,110 crore despite 13% growth

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) grew 13 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.24 lakh crore in the July-January period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), driven largely by strong VAT receipts from domestic trade and economic activity.
23 February 2026, 21:37 PM

New government will continue ongoing banking reforms: governor

The finance minister tells the central bank chief
23 February 2026, 21:01 PM

Dhaka Chamber outlines four priority measures to restore business confidence

It demanded stricter law and order, transparency in public administration, support for non-wilful defaulters, and lower lending rates
23 February 2026, 17:09 PM

UAE-Bangladesh joint venture to invest $10m in BEPZA EZ

t is expected to create employment opportunities for 906 Bangladeshi nationals
23 February 2026, 16:15 PM

Jamaat MP Arman seeks to line up investors for Nagad

Arman, son of late Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali, confirmed the matter to The Daily Star
22 February 2026, 21:10 PM

Rising borrowing costs stall mid-segment housing market

Surging home loan interest rates have brought Bangladesh’s mid-segment housing market to a near standstill in 2025, squeezing salaried buyers who depend heavily on bank financing and sharply raising monthly instalments beyond affordability.
22 February 2026, 19:35 PM
22 February 2026, 17:23 PM

Robi posts record Tk 937 crore profit in 2025

The telecom operator gives credit to disciplined capital allocation for the rise in profit
19 February 2026, 19:14 PM

FICCI seeks reforms for policy clarity, ease of doing business

The chamber said it stands ready to work with the government
18 February 2026, 19:24 PM

MEP Group to invest Tk 200 crore in Mirsarai economic zone

It will produce electrical wires, switches and sockets, fans, LED lights, circuit breakers, and other related products.
18 February 2026, 16:44 PM

Sponsors, directors of Asiatic Laboratories barred from selling shares

The BSEC finds irregularities in use of IPO proceeds and inconsistencies in expansion plans
17 February 2026, 20:31 PM

AI, circular economy must align with national priorities: experts

They spoke at a seminar on circular economy organised by the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
17 February 2026, 17:52 PM

PRAN to invest Tk 500 crore in motorcycle, e-scooter venture

The move is expected to create direct and indirect employment for 5,000 people
10 February 2026, 16:08 PM