Berger affiliate to invest $13.7m in National Special Economic Zone
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Reforms under IMF programme to be phased in: finance minister
34 MIN(s) ago
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Hygienic meat production can unlock exports: Agri minister
12 July 2026, 22:15 PM
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Traders seek customs reforms to cut clearance delays
12 July 2026, 21:07 PM
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Creative economy needs unified strategy: experts
11 July 2026, 22:17 PM
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Flood-hit farmers to get aid after assessment
11 July 2026, 20:44 PM
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Karooni Fashions shuts Ratanpur unit indefinitely
11 July 2026, 18:28 PM
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Bangladesh risks missing post-LDC EU trade gains: RAPID chairman
11 July 2026, 18:01 PM
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IMF's new loan programme may begin in January next year
11 July 2026, 17:30 PM
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Coastal Carnival opens at Sheraton Dhaka
9 July 2026, 21:00 PM
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No more advance tax on import of cancer drug raw materials
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has exempted advance tax on the import of raw materials used to manufacture cancer drugs, according to a notification issued earlier this month.
11 March 2025, 08:51 AM
India withdraws export ban on 100% broken rice
The world’s largest rice exporter has revoked the ban to reduce its domestic stockpile
11 March 2025, 07:11 AM
Dhaka stocks rising since morning
The DSEX rose 0.19% to 5,200 points as of 12:44pm
11 March 2025, 06:48 AM
Square Pharma chairman to buy over Tk 32cr shares
Samuel S Chowdhury, chairman of Square Pharmaceuticals, yesterday expressed his willingness to purchase 15 lakh shares of the company, valued at over Tk 32 crore at the current market price.
10 March 2025, 18:54 PM
‘Youth at heart of sustainable growth’
Bangladesh has a promising future with its young and dynamic workforce accelerating economic growth, but challenges like youth unemployment, skill mismatches, and climate concerns must be tackled for a sustainable and inclusive future, said experts at a discussion today.
10 March 2025, 18:35 PM
No action taken based on white paper: economist
The interim government has not taken any of the measures recommended by the White Paper on the state of the economy and the task force, even after a long time since the report's submission, said an economist yesterday.
10 March 2025, 16:25 PM
Proposals for setting gas tariffs unconstitutional: BCI
The basis proposed for setting gas tariffs is unconstitutional, against the laws and against the principles of fairness, according to the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) recently.
10 March 2025, 16:00 PM
BB relaxes loan exit policy for troubled businesses
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the down payment requirements for exit facilities on defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring companies.
10 March 2025, 15:50 PM
BB warns against investing in multilevel marketing schemes
The central bank launches an investigation into alleged fraudulent activities
10 March 2025, 07:30 AM
Dhaka stocks start day with rise
The DSEX rose 0.19% to 5,184.59 points as of 11:14 am
10 March 2025, 05:21 AM
Food prices responsible for 53% of inflation
Inflation in Bangladesh saw a marginal decline in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, averaging 11.1 percent, with food prices contributing more than half to the overall increase in prices.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Mobile internet subscriber base shrinks by 1.31 crore in seven months
The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January
9 March 2025, 10:38 AM
Economy expanded in Feb, but at a slower pace: PMI
February marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion
9 March 2025, 09:54 AM
Vessels face delays as feud over handling charges drags on
CPA seeks shipping ministry’s intervention
9 March 2025, 06:52 AM
Bangladeshi firms partner with Starlink
Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Aarong’s new store draws heavy footfall amid Ramadan shopping rush
"This store is a proud testament to Bangladesh moving boldly into the future," said Tamara Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises, according to a press release.
8 March 2025, 13:48 PM
Empowering women in small businesses can drive Bangladesh’s progress
On International Women's Day 2025, the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) underscored the need to support women entrepreneurs and ensure adequate nutrition to sustain their contributions, according to a press release.
8 March 2025, 10:59 AM
Macroeconomic policies amidst interim incumbency
Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 10:06 AM
Case filed against 16 BSEC officials
The officials are accused of unlawful confinement amid internal turmoil at BSEC
8 March 2025, 07:17 AM
Pioneer Ins declares 25% cash dividend
Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
6 March 2025, 18:21 PM