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
Govt to upgrade criteria for wheat import
The Directorate General of Food seeks to upgrade standards for wheat purchases through international bidding to curb imports of low quality grains, an official of the state agency said.
28 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Rains to reduce vegetable yields
Vegetable farmers fear yield losses as continuous rains have affected their produce that is yet to be harvested.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
NBR takes new step to curb foreign firms' illegal fund transfer
Foreign companies are likely to be penalised for failing to submit statements of transactions above Tk 3 crore with their associated overseas entities.
16 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Biscuit makers to face fiercer competition
Local biscuit makers are set to face increased competition from imported ones after the government has decided to slash the
13 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Toy makers staring at happy days ahead
The domestic toy industry is expected to flourish in the days ahead thanks to the VAT exemption and customs duty reduction
11 June 2015, 18:00 PM
NBR tightens rules for hospitals that take duty benefit
Private hospitals that import medical machinery and equipment at zero duty will have to set aside 5 percent of their seats to provide free treatment to the poor from next month.
10 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Supermarket shoppers face bigger bills
Superstore shoppers are staring at higher bills as Finance Minister AMA Muhith proposed raising value-added tax for supermarkets in fiscal 2015-16.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM
NBR to widen reach of withholding tax
The National Board of Revenue is set to expand its reach over half a dozen services sectors and impose up to 10 percent tax at source
7 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Two economic zones for India
Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with India to develop two economic zones to bring in more Indian investments and reduce the
6 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Inspiring tax-tweaking
The budget brings good news to listed and prospective listed financial institutions and companies, but not such great news for listed
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Auto, tyre makers to get tax privileges
The government is going to offer a tax break to the automobile, tyre and bicycle manufacturing industries, to promote growth and
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
No surcharge for net wealth up to Tk 2.25cr
People owning up to Tk 2.25 crore are likely to get a waiver from surcharges on their wealth next fiscal year, as the government finally
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Shrimp farmers turn to local market to recover costs
Shrimp farmers are offloading their produce on the domestic market in a desperate attempt to recover production costs in the wake of slumping prices and weakening demand in developed economies.
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Tax break likely for auto assemblers, tyre makers
The government is likely to offer a tax break to the automobile, tyre and bicycle industries to promote growth and investment in the sectors, an official said yesterday.
31 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Wheat imports soar on lower global prices
Wheat imports in the 11 months to May have exceeded last year's total, boosted by increased demand for flour and wheat-based snacks as the grain is cheaper than rice, market operators said.
26 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Tax benefits for IT sector likely to be extended
The government is likely to extend the tax exemption benefits for software development and information technology-enabled services (ITES) by another five years to encourage investment, said a senior official of the finance ministry.
25 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Huge tax benefits in store for economic zones
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to offer tax breaks to investors and developers of economic zones for a period of 10 years
23 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Tax receipts improve in March
Tax collection improved in March with economic activities regaining pace as the violent political situation gradually subsided.
17 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Take steps to save farmers from debt burden
The government should take special steps and effective measures to salvage indebted farmers who have suffered losses for failure to
13 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Garment industry’s struggle not over yet two years after Rana Plaza tragedy
As the dawn breaks, shanties surrounding the garment factories on the outskirts of the capital wake up. Within an hour or so, footpaths and streets swarm with young female workers marching towards their factories.
24 April 2015, 18:00 PM