Abolish minimum tax, wealth surcharges

Tax reform panel also calls for dropping the excise duty on bank deposits
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Glittering gold draws both buyers and sellers

Domestic gold price broke its previous record and reached Tk 2.62 lakh per bhori
27 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage

Production remains over 10 lakh tonnes thanks to improved varieties
26 January 2026, 02:03 AM

What may cash aid actually mean?

As Bangladesh approaches the February general election, political parties are once again centring their campaign promises on the household ledger.
23 January 2026, 04:41 AM

LPG imports by BPC unlikely to ease crisis soon

BPC’s first-time imports may be delayed by inexperience and zero vessels, as pvt operators control distribution
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Stubborn and sticky: Why inflation defies monetary tightening

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is grappling with an obstinate economic reality: inflation.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Online tax, offline refund

Taxpayers struggle to recover overpaid taxes as the manual refund system leaves money inaccessible
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM

BB reluctant to allow profit payouts for five Shariah banks

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will not change its decision about paying no profits on deposits for 2024 and 2025 at five shariah-based banks now undergoing a merger, even as depositors staged protests at a number of branches.
19 January 2026, 00:00 AM

From orphanage to junior champion

When paddler Abul Hashem Hasib should have been under the loving care of his parents at just three years of age, he was instead taken to an orphanage by his single mother and maternal grandfather following his father’s death and the family’s financial hardship.
18 January 2026, 19:27 PM

The lure of natural dyes in sustainable fashion

If there is one buzzword that aptly summarises the initiatives and undertakings of the last few decades, it is sustainability. Th
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM

How female leaders are shaping a new era in banking

Across Bangladesh’s financial landscape, a decisive revolution is underway where women are shaping the rules, questioning traditional systems, and introducing leadership styles grounded in empathy, resilience, and most importantly, inclusivity.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM

The dangerous illusion of bank bonds

At its core, banking is about pricing and managing risk. Trouble begins when risk is quietly recycled within the system rather than reduced or spread adequately across the board. In trading bonds, that is increasingly what is happening in the country’s banking sector.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to guarantee Biman’s purchase of 14 Boeing aircraft

The government will provide a sovereign guarantee to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to buy 14 aircraft from US planemaker Boeing, as the two sides are likely to sign a deal within this month, sources at the national flag carrier said.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Digital dream, paper reality

A Tk 3,500cr fund from mobile operators promised internet for remote areas, but most projects exist only on paper
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

How much does a wedding really cost?

Wedding costs in Bangladesh: budgeting tips & venue guide.
15 January 2026, 10:21 AM

Commercial courts introduced to settle business disputes faster

Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
14 January 2026, 23:48 PM

From bricklayer to record-breaker: Brentford's Thiago eyes World Cup berth

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.
14 January 2026, 11:49 AM

Labour rights group calls for dignified living standard

Labour activists yesterday presented a 15-point manifesto to political parties and key stakeholders, urging them to prioritise labour rights and social justice in the next national election. Under the banner of the National Workers’ Rights Advocacy Alliance, the manifesto was unveiled at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre. The programme was attended by representatives from different political parties.
13 January 2026, 00:35 AM

DSEX reshuffle lays bare market irrationality

It drops Unilever, adds mostly junk stocks
13 January 2026, 00:33 AM