Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
29 August 2026
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Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
29 August 2026
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Business
Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
29 August 2026
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Business
Ecolet to invest $15.91 million in Bepza Economic Zone for LED manufacturing
27 August 2026
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Business
RAK Ceramics resumes one tile line, another remains shut
27 August 2026
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Business
Import rules open up to spur trade
25 August 2026
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Business
CPD regrets factual error over factory closure data
25 August 2026
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Business
Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
25 August 2026
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Business
Ctg customs house begins destroying 126 containers of expired goods
25 August 2026
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Business
Economy shows signs of gradual stabilisation, but structural challenges persist: MCCI
25 August 2026
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Business
Stocks rebound riding on large-cap shares
The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose 0.65% today
6 January 2025
Import disruptions cripple Banglabandha land port operations
Protests by Indian truck operators over online slot-booking issues caused the disruption
6 January 2025
BIDA unveils upgraded portal for one-stop services
The portal offers 134 services from 44 organisations
6 January 2025
Dhaka stocks fall for second day
Technical glitch delays day’s stock trading at the DSE by 1.5 hours
5 January 2025
BB finds Tk 82.44 lakh mismatch in BRAC Bank vault, books
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has found a mismatch of Tk 82.44 lakh between cash kept in BRAC Bank’s Chokoria branch vault in Cox’s Bazar and that mentioned in its books..The difference was detected during an inspection of the central bank..The BB started the inspection on December 22 las
4 January 2025
Engine oil sales double in 5 years
Annual sales of engine oil in Bangladesh more than doubled to Tk 8,000 crore in 2024 from Tk 3,616 crore five years ago, driven by higher prices, increased mobility, industrial growth and overall economic activities..And the sector is expected to clock more growth in the coming years, indu
4 January 2025
First Security’s MD sent on leave for loan irregularities
An internal audit found Syed Waseque Md Ali’s involvement in loan irregularities with S Alam’s companies
4 January 2025
Container handling at private ICDs rose 16% in 2024
KDS Logistics managed to retain its top position among ICDs in handling export and import containers in 2024
4 January 2025
Banks asked to keep max Tk 1 as spread in dollar transactions
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked banks today to keep a maximum of Tk 1 as a spread between the buying and selling rates of the US dollar.
2 January 2025
NBR’s national single window launched for simpler trade procedures
Seven out of 19 customs agencies have been integrated
2 January 2025
Prime Leaf Processing Company to Invest $8.84 Million in Bepza EZ
The factory will create 100 jobs and produce 36,000 tonnes of tobacco products annually
2 January 2025
LC margin lowered for motorcars import
The LC margin can be set up based on the banker-customer relationship
2 January 2025
HR Textile posts Tk 8.24 crore loss in Q1
Shares of HR Textiles declined 2.21 percent to Tk 27.8 as of 2:02 pm today at the DSE.
2 January 2025
Standard Ceramic reports Tk 4 crore Q1 loss
Temporary closure of its factory last year dented earnings
2 January 2025
Stocks begin 2025 with modest gains
The stock market in Bangladesh began the new year on a positive note, with major indices showing an uptick on the first trading day of 2025..The DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose by 0.03 percent to close at 5,218 points, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains
1 January 2025
Eating out, air travel to turn costlier
From dining out and travelling by air to purchasing sweets and clothing, the small comforts in life are going to turn costlier for a hike in value added tax (VAT) on 43 goods and services.
1 January 2025
Taskforce led by Bida formed for semiconductor sector
Bida executive chairman will head the 13-member taskforce
1 January 2025
EPL (Export Link) Accessories will invest $8 million in Bepza EZ
The company will produce foam, carton, ploy, gum tape
1 January 2025
BSEC appoints independent directors to Beximco’s three listed companies
It follows a directive from the finance ministry
1 January 2025
SK Trims & Industries posts Tk 4 crore loss
It's revenue and cash flow decline too
1 January 2025