Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today asked all relevant government agencies and stakeholders to submit written feedback on the draft "Gold Policy 2018 (Revised) 2026" by August 9

The BIDA organised a briefing at its office in Dhaka, on the investment-related outcomes of the national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year

Manufacturers say, push for rooftop solar

The joint initiative aims to establish a one-stop business matchmaking platform that would facilitate investment partnerships

Bangladesh's 2025 was strong on paper: $8.20 billion in US exports, up 11.71 percent, lifting its share to 10.53 percent — inside a market that shrank 1.74 percent in value and 3.70 percent in quantity

The exhibition, to be known as the Bangladesh International Textile and Apparel Machinery Exhibition (BITMA), will be held in Dhaka every year

Renata said it aims to build a reputation in Portugal for quality and reliability, as in other European markets

In a statement, the trade body said factories were not closing due to the gas crisis, although many were operating at only 60 percent to 70 percent of their capacity.

The issue is not whether businesses should pay tax. The real question is whether gross sales or gross receipts (essentially, turnover) are an appropriate basis for determining tax liability, particularly for small and low-margin enterprises

SM Masuduzzaman Robin, special correspondent of Jamuna Television, was elected president, while Faruk Hossain, special correspondent of The Daily Inqilab, was elected general secretary

However, the July export figure is 12.49% higher than that of June

Total foreign assistance commitments dropped 37 percent to $5.24 billion in FY26 from $8.32 billion a year earlier, a decline of nearly 37 percent

Taxpayers filing their returns between July 1 and September 30 will qualify for a tax rebate of 5 percent of the tax payable, up to a maximum of Tk 25,000

The commerce ministry has appointed Md Fazlul Hoque as the administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)

Import activities will begin on August 3

The US dollar continues to gain against the taka amid increased demand for foreign currency to clear import bills

11 industrial units cease operations as raw material shortages force closure; over 5,000 workers lose jobs

Bangladesh Bank released quarterly review report on sustainable finance

Bangladesh’s annual development spending against the allocation stood at 67.5 percent in the just-concluded fiscal year, the lowest in at least 50 years, due to poor project readiness and procurement and land acquisition delays.

Funds can also be withdrawn for the treatment of immediate family members, including parents, spouses, children, and siblings, as well as for other urgent necessities