Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules
21 May 2026, 20:43 PM
Business
Local mangoes hit markets while seasonal exports begin
21 May 2026, 18:50 PM
Business
Productivity reforms key to restoring Bangladesh's growth: PRI
21 May 2026, 16:49 PM
Business
$15m investment comes for tent factory at Bepza economic zone
20 May 2026, 18:47 PM
Business
Bangladesh should modernise IP rules to attract more FDI: US diplomat
20 May 2026, 18:22 PM
Business
Govt removing trade barriers with EU: commerce minister
19 May 2026, 18:25 PM
Business
BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cash-outs
19 May 2026, 17:59 PM
Business
Tax hike, illicit trade choke BATBC’s domestic sales volumes
19 May 2026, 16:09 PM
Business
Steel makers urge govt to reconsider power tariff hike
19 May 2026, 12:26 PM
Business
Ctg Chamber’s biennial election on May 23
18 May 2026, 20:22 PM
Business
Retailers want 1pm to 10pm business hours ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Businesses are losing up to 60% potential sales under the current 7pm closure, they say
5 May 2026, 20:45 PM
Banks asked to support rawhide traders ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Bangladesh Bank issued a circular today
5 May 2026, 20:05 PM
Govt advances talks with DP World on NCT operations
The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal
5 May 2026, 19:45 PM
Bangladesh seeks expanded ADB support as global crises raise energy costs by $3bn
Finance minister made the call at a session of the 59th annual meeting of ADB
4 May 2026, 20:05 PM
Govt forms National Tourism Council
Council chaired by PM Tarique Rahman, includes key ministers as members
3 May 2026, 20:42 PM
ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways
Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026, 20:29 PM
Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars
The association demanded duty cuts for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2 May 2026, 20:06 PM
Govt approves Tk 945 crore deal for Chinese firms to drill three wells
The projects aim to strengthen the country’s gas and oil reserves
30 April 2026, 21:08 PM
Govt allows duty-free import of electric school buses
The vehicles should have a minimum of 17 seats, including the driver
30 April 2026, 20:39 PM
Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing
Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026, 18:24 PM
Public sector credit growth hits 5-month high in Feb
Private sector credit similarly increased, though year-on-year growth held steady at 6.03 percent in both months
30 April 2026, 15:41 PM
Higher exports bring no relief to potato farmers
Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.
29 April 2026, 22:00 PM
Lending rates to be brought down to a tolerable level: Commerce minister
Minister opens BTKG Expo 2026
29 April 2026, 18:21 PM
BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram
The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026, 20:39 PM
Economists’ body recommends bringing digital economy under tax net
The Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) placed the recommendation to the NBR
28 April 2026, 20:10 PM
Apex Footwear profit rises 10% in Q3 on stronger sales
The company posted a net profit of Tk 1.06 crore for the third quarter
28 April 2026, 13:17 PM
Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis
Times are bad for Bangladesh's farmers. Right when they needed a steady diesel supply to irrigate vast swathes of cropland -- Boro paddies, seasonal vegetables, maize -- the world entered what the head of the International Energy Agency called “the biggest energy security threat in history.”
27 April 2026, 22:02 PM
Oil price shocks threaten inflation, taka stability: CPD
Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses
27 April 2026, 20:39 PM
India suspends trade through Benapole for West Bengal elections
No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients
27 April 2026, 18:45 PM
UK firm renews 30-year lease at Dhaka EPZ
The company has invested $15.16 million in the zone since its establishment and currently employs 2,485 Bangladeshi nationals
27 April 2026, 16:15 PM