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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Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
29 August 2026
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Ecolet to invest $15.91 million in Bepza Economic Zone for LED manufacturing
27 August 2026
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RAK Ceramics resumes one tile line, another remains shut
27 August 2026
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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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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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Economy shows signs of gradual stabilisation, but structural challenges persist: MCCI
25 August 2026
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Separating policy, revenue in NBR top reform priority
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) should not both formulate policies and collect revenue, rather a separate, independent and specialised policy wing should be formed, recommended an advisory committee recently. .This should be the first priority when bringing about reforms, said the co
25 December 2024
Economic stabilisation should be first priority
Speakers say at annual ICMAB conference
25 December 2024
No advance tax, VAT for green shipyards: NBR
Capital machinery import rises, as Hong Kong convention only allows green shipyards to import scrap ships
25 December 2024
Energypac posts Tk 35 crore Q1 loss despite revenue growth
Higher finance costs and interest rate hikes caused the loss
25 December 2024
Central Counterparty denies allegations of operational inefficiencies
Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) has rejected concerns of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over the lack of governance and transparency as well as operational inefficiencies at the clearing and settlement company..Instead, the CCBL alleged that its activities are being delayed
24 December 2024
Shipping adviser angered by slow auction process of Chattogram customs
Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Chattogram Custom House for its slow progress in clearing auctionable goods and vehicles piled up in various yards and auction sheds at Chattogram port. He warned that action would be taken if the
24 December 2024
Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns.
24 December 2024
Shipping adviser expresses anger over slow auction process at Chattogram custom house
Auctionable goods piling up at Ctg port
24 December 2024
Dhaka stocks fall when prime index of port city bourse rises
DSEX lost 1.47 points while CASPI jumped 34.6 points
24 December 2024
Union leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off RMG workers
They made the demand in a meeting with the Labour Reform Commission
23 December 2024
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation to buy 2 bulk carriers with own fund
Says Shipping Adviser Sakhawat
22 December 2024
Pran-RFL Group announces plans for improving sustainability
Pran-RFL Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh, has announced plans to improve its operational sustainability by allocating all investments in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)..This includes ensuring the full recycling of all plastics generated by the
22 December 2024
Bangladesh, WB sign two deals worth $900 million for environment sustainability
These two financial agreements will help Bangladesh achieve green growth: WB country director
22 December 2024
Explanations sought from 13 banks for higher dollar rate
BB issued letters on Dec 19 and the deadline for explanation ends today
22 December 2024
Stocks break two-day rising streak
The prime index of the Dhaka bourse fell 0.48% to 5,196 points
22 December 2024
ACI Motors sells 18.5% stake to Japan’s Mitsui at $22.75 million
Two senior Mitsui executives will join ACI Motors to widen their global reach
22 December 2024
Joypurhat Sugar Mill starts 62nd sugarcane crushing season
This time, the mill will be operated for 34 days
21 December 2024
Presence of oligarchic market power still a major challenge: Hossain Zillur Rahman
The sixth edition of the Banking Almanac launched today
21 December 2024
ICT trailblazers honoured
Five companies and two individuals were honoured this evening at the 9th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of Bangladesh’s information and communication technology sector
20 December 2024
ICT trailblazers to be honoured at 9th BRAC-The Daily Star ICT Awards
Five companies and two individuals are expected to receive the awards in six categories at the 9th edition of the BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
20 December 2024