Brazil becomes Bangladesh’s top cotton supplier, surpassing India
India was the second-largest supplier with 1.4 million bales, followed by Benin
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Rice output fell in FY25 despite historic high Boro harvest
The decline is owed to a reduction in Aush rice acreage, which is harvested during the monsoon
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Banks’ lending to SMEs falls to four-year low
Banks’ lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has fallen to a four-year low, putting the brakes on the rising trend in loan disbursements, as political uncertainty and the economic slowdown have dampened borrowing appetite among entrepreneurs.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Favourable weather, higher acreage boost Aman outlook
Farmers and agriculturists said repeated floods and unfavourable weather affected Aman season paddy last year
20 October 2025, 18:54 PM
World Food Day / Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices
The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Analysis / Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?
Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022
4 October 2025, 14:51 PM
As bond yields fall, will lending rate decline?
Bangladesh Bank has been maintaining a contractionary monetary policy stance for nearly two years to bring down inflation
2 October 2025, 14:40 PM
Treasury yields sink, raising hopes for rate cuts
The yield on 10-year bond dropped below 10%
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Solar irrigation pumps winning farmers' hearts
Solar-powered irrigation is gaining popularity among farmers because of uninterrupted water supply and cost advantage over diesel-based pumps, said industry operators.
6 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Local cattle meet 80pc Eid demand
The country has met around 80 percent of its demand for sacrificial animals this Eid-ul-Azha with locally reared cattle, reducing its dependence on cattle from India, say traders, farmers and livestock officials.
21 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Source tax from exports rises 40pc
Tax collection at source from export proceeds of major items, including apparel, rose 40 percent year-on-year to nearly Tk 1,500 crore
11 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Boro rice output falls
Boro rice production declined last season after years of consistent rise as many farmers, frustrated by the low prices of paddy, cut back
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Call centre to address VAT queries after Eid
The revenue authority is going to launch a call centre after Eid-ul-Azha to answer value added tax related queries, said officials.
7 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Tax-return filing to go online this year
The National Board of Revenue is working to give taxpayers the convenience to file and submit tax returns online from this year.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Employees rush to obtain e-TINs
The rush to obtain taxpayer identification numbers intensified after the National Board of Revenue mandated that
4 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Crisis turns into opportunity
Restriction on cattle influx from India has become a boon for Bangladesh as many youths are setting up farms to boost meat and milk production, ushering in hopes for reducing deficits through faster development of the dairy and beef sector.
2 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Tax fair in Nov: NBR
The National Board of Revenue will organise this year's tax fair in November instead of this month, said Md Abdur Razzaque, a member of tax administration at the NBR.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Rising consumption fuels cooking oil imports
Bangladesh is importing more edible oil now than ever before to meet the rising consumption, industry officials said
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Solar energy dims as grid power expands
Solar home system providers find their market squeezed due to the rapid expansion of electricity connections in off-grid areas,
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Poultry industry moves to next step of development
The poultry industry is in a new phase of development, with an increasing number of poultry giants going for
16 August 2016, 18:00 PM
18,000 businesses may lose trade licence
The government drive to force commercial establishments out of residential areas in Dhaka has not only created fears of job loss but also raised questions as to how those establishments operated with government clearance when rules clearly say they cannot.
11 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Sugar consumption on the rise
Sugar consumption continues to rise in Bangladesh, driven by increased intake of beverages, biscuits, sweets and confectionary items, said industry operators.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Home buying, much cheaper now
Even as recently as 4-5 years ago, it was inconceivable to many low- and middle-income households in Dhaka city to aspire to own property of their own, and get out of the expensive rental trap.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Beximco to start drug exports to US in Aug
Beximco Pharmaceuticals is set to make its debut in the US, one of the highly regulated drug markets in the world --
30 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Car sales go up on higher demand
Sales of reconditioned cars rose in fiscal 2015-16 amid increasing demand from the middle-class, sellers said.
30 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Paddy prices rebound
The prices of paddy have risen on the back of the government's purchase and duty spike to support farmers, who incurred losses for low prices in the face of higher production and imports last year, said some millers and farmers.
27 July 2016, 18:00 PM
NBR to discuss new VAT law with businesses
The National Board of Revenue plans to sit with businesses to resolve disputes related to the new VAT and Supplementary Duty law to
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Govt gets poor response for registration of indigenous products
The government has got a lukewarm response from producers and state agencies for the registration of unique or
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM