Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
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NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
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NBR withholds C&F agent licence exam results
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23 May 2026, 18:12 PM Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
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23 May 2026, 15:31 PM Business
Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules
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21 May 2026, 20:43 PM Business
Local mangoes hit markets while seasonal exports begin
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Productivity reforms key to restoring Bangladesh's growth: PRI
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BO account maintenance fee reduced to Tk 150

The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016
27 May 2025, 14:27 PM

BO account maintenance fee reduced to Tk 150

The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016
27 May 2025, 14:27 PM

Bangladesh all set to ship mango to China for first time

The first shipment will be sent tomorrow, and a second will follow if China is satisfied
27 May 2025, 13:58 PM

Ctg port gridlocked as NBR protests cause pile-up

Although the National Board of Revenue (NBR) resumed regular operations yesterday after nearly two weeks of protests and work abstentions, ship and container congestion has once again gripped the Chattogram Port, triggering concern among businesses over potential delays in cargo handling and increased logistics costs.
26 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Evidence-based policy key to sustainable growth

Evidence-based policymaking and timely impact evaluations are essential to ensure development efforts lead to real progress, Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said yesterday..“Evidence is not costly. Relative to the scale of many government programmes, it's actually quite cheap,” s
26 May 2025, 16:10 PM

Reforming the telecom licensing policy: loose ends that need tightening

The proposed Telecommunication Network & Licensing Regime Reform Policy 2025 includes several forward-thinking provisions but also contains critical ambiguities
26 May 2025, 11:31 AM

Reforms to help stock market reach new heights

The interim government is undertaking reforms to create broad space for the economy to take off, which would take the share market to a new height, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser.
25 May 2025, 22:15 PM

Gas crisis still choking textile mills

Textile and garment industry owners yesterday expressed grave concerns over the inadequate supply of gas to industrial units, which has been severely hampering their operations for almost three years.
25 May 2025, 21:24 PM

NBR to become separate specialised agency: finance ministry

The announcement comes amid continued protest by tax officials
25 May 2025, 13:13 PM

IGW operators now want to route international SMSs

The international gateways urged the BTRC to give them the authorisation
25 May 2025, 12:23 PM

Govt fixes cowhide price at Tk 65 per sqft

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin announced the rates today
25 May 2025, 09:52 AM

Atlas to launch electric bike

Atlas Bangladesh Ltd (ABL) has partnered with Chinese electric vehicle maker Zhejiang Luyuan Electric Vehicle Company Ltd to assemble and manufacture electric scooters and bikes under the former's brand name, Atlas EV.
24 May 2025, 18:02 PM

Foreign investors in wait-and-see mode until next election: Amir Khosru

The BNP leader speaks at DSE Brokers Association’s event on capital market
24 May 2025, 12:14 PM

Govt to amend NBR ordinance

In the face of turmoil amid continued protest by employees, the government yesterday backtracked from its position and stated it would bring “required amendments” to the new ordinance that split the National Board of Revenue.
22 May 2025, 18:07 PM

NBR officials submit memorandum to chief adviser

Their four-point demand includes the repeal of the recently issued ordinance and the resignation of the NBR chairman
22 May 2025, 13:12 PM

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation’s Q3 profit rises 10%

Increased revenue earnings from higher fares and vessel sales boosted the profit
22 May 2025, 10:43 AM

Olympic to import cookie production line worth Tk 13.19 crore

The company will bring in the equipment from a company in China
22 May 2025, 10:37 AM

MetLife settles highest life insurance claims in 2024

The company disbursed Tk 2,895 crore in claims last year, maintaining a claims settlement ratio of 97.79 percent
22 May 2025, 07:54 AM

Govt to address tea tax mismanagement: Bashir

The sales figure is a combination of Tk 4,000 crore worth of tea leaves and the value of milk and sugar and revenue of retailers, he said.
22 May 2025, 06:37 AM

Sammilito Parishad vows to help achieve $100b exports by 2030

Market and product diversification and launching an alternative incentive benefit policy for post-LDC competitiveness are some of its other pledges.
22 May 2025, 04:12 AM