NBR takes steps to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis abroad
24 February 2026, 19:59 PM
Business
New government will continue ongoing banking reforms: governor
23 February 2026, 21:01 PM
Business
Dhaka Chamber outlines four priority measures to restore business confidence
23 February 2026, 17:09 PM
Business
Jamaat MP Arman seeks to line up investors for Nagad
22 February 2026, 21:10 PM
Business
China-based Tianford Bangladesh Textile to invest $19.6 million in Uttara EPZ
22 February 2026, 17:23 PM
Business
Robi posts record Tk 937 crore profit in 2025
19 February 2026, 19:14 PM
Business
FICCI seeks reforms for policy clarity, ease of doing business
18 February 2026, 19:24 PM
Business
MEP Group to invest Tk 200 crore in Mirsarai economic zone
18 February 2026, 16:44 PM
Business
Sponsors, directors of Asiatic Laboratories barred from selling shares
17 February 2026, 20:31 PM
Business
AI, circular economy must align with national priorities: experts
17 February 2026, 17:52 PM
Business
Dream71 to build renewable energy web platform for Lesotho
.Dream71 Bangladesh Limited has been entrusted with building a digital platform to promote renewable energy in the African nation of Lesotho..The leading Bangladeshi information technology company will develop a modern, web-based system to streamline e-tendering, data management, rea
16 April 2025, 18:30 PM
Foreign investors concerned about gas price hike
The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed concern over a recent decision by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to introduce a revised gas tariff structure that differentiates between new, committed, and existing customers within the same industrial category.
15 April 2025, 20:28 PM
DSE seeks clarification from Beacon Pharma on export halt
Beacon releases a disclosure on DSE website today
15 April 2025, 14:10 PM
Why every startup founder must master Unit Economics
Unit Economics is, in essence, the financial anatomy of your product or service
15 April 2025, 14:01 PM
Tk 3,100 crore promised: BIDA
The recently concluded Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has yielded investment declaration worth Tk 3,100 crore, says Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Forex reserves cross $21b again
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves crossed $21 billion yesterday after almost 10 months thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency generated by remittances and export earnings.
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Stocks turnover hits six-week high
The Dhaka Stock Exchange ended the week on a strong note, with turnover reaching Tk 540 crore yesterday — the highest in one and a half months..This marked a 2.46 percent increase from the previous day’s trading, reflecting a slight uptick in investor activity..The pharmaceuticals se
10 April 2025, 18:05 PM
Bangladesh poised to become top global apparel exporter: Kihak Sung
The founder of Korean EPZ praises the steps taken by the chief adviser
10 April 2025, 10:41 AM
How youth-led startups are solving real-world problems
From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as
10 April 2025, 02:33 AM
Dhaka stocks snap losing streak
The prime bourse of Bangladesh returned to the positive yesterday after a three-day losing streak, as optimistic investors cautiously channelled funds into select stocks to secure short-term gains amid concerns over US tariff hikes..The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange
9 April 2025, 18:04 PM
Power producer to sell directly to consumer
Bangladesh is getting into the merchant power generation model for the first time with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between an electricity buyer and seller for a solar power plant. It is a model which allows a power producer to sell directly to the consumers.
9 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Govt approves export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice
The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies.. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each.. Meanwhile, Tanveer Fo
9 April 2025, 14:55 PM
Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market
Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser
9 April 2025, 13:48 PM
Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK
UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM
Spanish clothing giant Inditex wants to bolster ties with Bangladesh
Inditex CEO meets with chief adviser
9 April 2025, 12:34 PM
China’s Handa Industries to invest $150m in Bangladesh’s textile, garment sectors
Handa Industries Limited, a renowned China-based apparel manufacturing company specialising in high-quality knitted textiles, dyeing processes, and garments on a global scale, is set to invest $150 million in Bangladesh..Of the total investment, $100 million will be allocated to the textil
9 April 2025, 11:40 AM
UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive
They expressed interest during BB governor’s recent visit to London
9 April 2025, 11:13 AM
Stock indices fall across the board
The stock market in Bangladesh has further declined amid escalating concerns over tariff hikes by the US, which have adversely impacted the majority of economies worldwide to varying degrees and resulted in retaliatory duties.. Since the implementation of the new tariffs last Wednesday, th
8 April 2025, 18:14 PM
China keen to set up SEZ in Mongla
China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).
8 April 2025, 18:04 PM
After Australia food success, Bangladeshi expat eyes investment back home
Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM