Fuel import bill jumps 85% amid Middle East conflict
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Costlier crude imports are pushing up subsidies, inflation and pressure on reserves after renewed conflict unsettled global energy markets
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s wheat imports surge to all-time high
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Private imports rose 16 percent year on year to 65.8 lakh tonnes in the fiscal year ended June 30
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Star Interview / Stability key to drawing Japanese investors
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Japanese firms see promise in Bangladesh, but they attach great importance to economic, political, and social stability, said Tanaka Akihiko, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Why inflation remains stubborn despite tighter monetary policy
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Month-on-month inflation stood at 9.42 percent at the end of May, with the 12-month average above 8.6 percent
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Industrial growth hits decade low. Can it double next year?
25 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The weak performance came despite the economy growing at a faster pace this year
25 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Inland waterway fees hiked, raising concerns over essential costs
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The revised rates, announced by the shipping ministry last month, are scheduled to take effect from July 1
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Business Plus / Boro is conquering the saline south-west
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Rice cultivation is expanding across many coastal districts as farmers adapt to rising soil salinity
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
India seeks to continue anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Indian authorities are expected to recommend the continuation of anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products despite a decline in overall shipments in recent years, raising concerns among local millers.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Job growth slowest in two decades
Bangladesh's job growth is the slowest in two decades although its economy has been registering faster growth for
29 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Wealth surcharge collection goes up 24pc
The number of rich people who paid wealth surcharge increased 6.71 percent year-on-year to 11,661 in 2016-17, but analysts say
28 May 2017, 18:00 PM
More products to be VAT-free in new law
The government is expected to keep larger number of goods and services out of the purview of value-added tax in the new law that is
24 May 2017, 18:00 PM
A beacon for entrepreneurs
When West Pakistan-based businesses dominated trade and investment in the 1950s and 60s of the country, very few Bangladeshis
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Proceeds from tobacco surcharge remain unused
The health development surcharge collected on all tobacco products has remained unused, although nearly three years have passed
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM
VAT-free turnover limit likely to be Tk 36 lakh
The government may increase the VAT-free turnover ceiling to Tk 36 lakh from Tk 30 lakh as it looks to appease small and medium firms anxious about the impact the new VAT law would have on their profitability.
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Economists slam switch to quarterly inflation data
The government's decision to switch to release quarterly inflation data from its current monthly practice has been met with criticisms from economists, who said the move would not be good for the economy.
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Food inflation almost doubles in 12 months
Food inflation almost doubled in the month of March, spurred by rising prices of various essentials including rice, which went on to
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Edible Oil: Exemption of VAT likely
The government is likely to waive VAT on edible oil to prevent the risk of price hike of the essential cooking ingredient by dishonest
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM
VAT rate may be cut to flat 12pc
The government is likely to set a flat 12 percent VAT rate by amending the new VAT law in the face of demands from various quarters, according to finance ministry officials.
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Meals get pricier in a week
Rising prices of some essentials, including rice, sugar and vegetables, are hitting consumers hard, especially those in low and fixed income groups.
8 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Local industries to get better protection
The government is likely to provide increased protection to domestic industries from imported commodities and
8 May 2017, 18:00 PM
New VAT law still raising qualms
Many are still expecting goods and services to become costlier for the imposition of uniform 15 percent VAT under the new law
4 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Fresh spike in rice prices
Prices of all varieties of rice crept up owing to crop losses for flash floods, rainfall, disease attacks on standing
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Rising demand to boost maize production
Maize plantation and production are expected to grow further in fiscal 2017-18 on expectation of a hike in demand
27 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Rice stocks dip at public warehouses
Rice stocks at public warehouses have fallen to 3.59 lakh tonnes, which is the lowest in six years, owing to less than
22 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Footwear market expands fast as demand rises
Footwear market is expanding fast riding on the growing demand from a fashion forward middle class.
20 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Steelmakers bumping up billet production
Bangladesh is on course to become self-sufficient in billet manufacturing, thanks to huge investment by large steel
18 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Potato exports fail to pick up
Potato exports have remained low ever since Russia barred the entry of the vegetable in May 2015 on food safety grounds after
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Nababarsha Celebrations: Businesses get a big boost
Over the last one week or more, mobile phone users have been flooded with SMSs from fashion houses, retail chains
12 April 2017, 18:00 PM