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Sohel Parvez

Sohel Parvez is the Business Editor of The Daily Star.

Bangladesh's remittance earning february 2026

MFS emerges as fast-growing remittance channel

8 March 2026, 00:00 AM
bKash alone handled Tk 20,000 crore in remittances last year. While the growth was substantial, the amount of remittance sent using MFS was only 5 percent of the total.
8 March 2026, 00:00 AM
private investment in Bangladesh ports

Private investment hits 11-year low

1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s private investment fell for the third consecutive year, reaching 22.03 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fiscal year 2024-25, the lowest level in 11 years, amid a weak investment climate and macroeconomic stress.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
TakaPay Card Bangladesh

TakaPay struggles to gain traction two years after launch

25 February 2026, 00:00 AM
TakaPay card, the first-ever national debit card, has failed to secure a significant foothold in the two years since its launch by the central bank, aimed at reducing dependency on global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard.
25 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh LDC graduation 2026 preparedness

‘Substantial gaps’ found in LDC readiness

20 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has met the criteria to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, but serious gaps in trade readiness, macroeconomic stability and institutional strength could threaten a smooth transition in November 2026, according to a new independent assessment commissioned by the United Nations (UN).
20 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Hybrid rice coverage doubles in five years

Hybrid rice coverage doubles in five years

19 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has recorded a sharp jump in hybrid rice coverage as many farmers gradually move away from farming inbred and local varieties, looking for higher yields and profits.
19 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Concerns Over Trade Deal With US

US trade deal overshadows Bangladesh’s economic freedom

17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The reciprocal trade deal signed by the interim government with the United States has raised questions regarding the economic sovereignty of Bangladesh, especially in decisions on trade, energy and security.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Private aviation sends SOS amid policy turbulence

15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Over the past three and a half decades, Bangladesh has seen the entry of several dozen private airlines and helicopter operators, driven by the ambition to capture a share of the country’s growing passenger and cargo market.
15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Govt’s net bank borrowing jumps nearly fivefold

Govt’s net bank borrowing jumps nearly fivefold

5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The interim government’s net borrowing from the banking system rose almost fivefold in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, as spending raced ahead of sluggish revenue collection.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM

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
Shykh Seraj

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
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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

Food ministry finally calls for rice import duty

The food ministry has at last asked the National Board of Revenue to slap duty on rice imports in a last ditch move to arrest the downward spiral of prices of the grain and prevent farmers from racking up unsustainable losses.
23 April 2015, 18:00 PM

NBR assesses scope to revive property tax

The National Board of Revenue weighs the possibility of reintroducing property taxes to ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth and reduce economic disparity, a senior official of NBR said yesterday.
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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NBR finds 10,152 rich taxpayers

Bangladesh has at least 10,152 people with individual net wealth of more than Tk 2 crore, according to data compiled by the National Board of Revenue. But taxmen and analysts said the number of wealthy people and the amount of wealth shown by taxpayers should be higher from the viewpoint of property price spirals and the rise in the number of apartments and expensive cars.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Ban on hilsa fishing

Hilsa Elusive

To us Bangalees, hilsa isn't just a fish. It's an integral part of our culture and heritage. Be it fried or cooked with mustard, hilsa is a must in Pahela Baishakh celebration. But they aren't anymore safe in our rivers, home to world's 60pc hilsa. This four-part series focuses on the existential crisis, changing habitat and ways to conserve this mystique fish.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Rice prices fall below last year's level

An ample supply due to higher domestic production and soaring imports have driven the prices of rice below last year's level and put
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Land buyers have to specify fund sources: NBR

Taxpayers will have to explain the sources of their income while making a land purchase, said the National Board of Revenue.
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM

India to allow Bangladesh to use its territory for trade with third country

New Delhi has agreed to Dhaka's proposal to include a provision in the bilateral trade agreement for transporting goods from
1 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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Russian team to inspect pest-free potato exports

A team from Russia is likely to call in Bangladesh in the second week of April to assess the country's capacity of controlling plant
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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FAO predicts higher rice, wheat output

Bangladesh is likely to bag higher boro and wheat crops in 2015 than last year, thanks to increased plantation and higher yields, the
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM

NBR to educate students on tax

The National Board of Revenue has taken an initiative to develop contents for primary and high school students to educate them on the
24 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Yunus, NBR in tax dispute

A tax dispute has arisen between the National Board of Revenue and Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus over gifting of earned
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Banks asked to offer services to active bond licensees only

The Customs Bond Commissionerate of Dhaka has asked banks to open letters of credit in favour of active firms only.
22 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Factories disappear into thin air after taking duty benefits

Some 476 factories have vanished after taking tax and duty-free benefits under the bonded warehouse facility, costing the country
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Potato price spirals give farmers respite from losses

Speculation of poor crops for unfavourable weather and resumption of exports have fuelled potato prices, raising farmers' hopes of
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Contract farming to be made compulsory for betel leaf export to EU

The government is set to enforce contract farming arrangement to ensure export of safe betel leaves to the European Union, an official
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM
The broiler chicken has seen an increase in price at the farmer level over the past one week while there is also a shortage in market against the demand

Prices up on short supply

Prices of farmed chicken have shot up at the city markets, thanks to reduced production and disruption in supply from
14 March 2015, 18:00 PM

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