Bangladesh’s per capita income rises 1% to $2,769
26 February 2026, 20:06 PM
Business
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
Stocks fall for the third day
The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange shed 0.95% to to end the day at 5,265
10 November 2024, 11:19 AM
Plan on cards to introduce $1 billion orange bonds in Bangladesh
Orange bonds are a cross-cutting asset class designed to invest in gender equity and climate action
7 November 2024, 14:30 PM
Address institutional shortcomings to implement social insurance scheme: experts
Analysts, experts attend the Second Social Insurance Forum jointly organised by the CPD and GiZ
7 November 2024, 13:23 PM
Four IDRA members resign
All of them were appointed to three-year terms at different times
7 November 2024, 12:46 PM
Set a concrete target first to achieve growth in renewable energy: a study suggests
Shah Md Ahsan Habib, a professor at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management, conducted the study
7 November 2024, 12:18 PM
Don’t withdraw money from banks unless necessary: BB spokesperson
Deposited money is safe in banks, Husnay Ara Shikha says
6 November 2024, 14:45 PM
Dhaka stocks break gaining streak
The prime index lost 17.93 points to end the day at 5,347
6 November 2024, 11:33 AM
Potato prices jump as supplies shrink
Consumers in Bangladesh have been paying more for potatoes over the past week, with supplies of the tuber harvested in the previous season running low as the new season approaches..Additionally, the high profiteering tendency among a section of people in the supply chain is dealing a furth
5 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Southeast Bank launches prepaid card with Mastercard and Zantrik for car maintenance
Southeast Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard and Zantrik Limited, a vehicle maintenance startup, recently launched a prepaid card for the growing number of car owners in the country..The new card will offer a wide range of benefits to cardholders, allowing them to control their fue
5 November 2024, 14:34 PM
Stocks post a massive 2.14% rise
Investors were optimistic thanks to the tax
5 November 2024, 12:30 PM
BTRC to issue more NTTN licences if needed
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue more Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licences if services to customers are compromised as the regulator prioritises service quality, said BTRC Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Md Emdad Ul Bari yesterday.
4 November 2024, 18:04 PM
Stocks rise after falling for a day
The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose 61.64 points or 1.19% to 5,252
4 November 2024, 10:50 AM
Agent banking sees rise in female participation
Women now account for 49.67 percent of the total deposits made through agent banks
3 November 2024, 04:41 AM
Outstanding bills: Adani halves power supply to Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power Jharkhand Limited has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, saying it has yet to receive outstanding bills.
1 November 2024, 18:02 PM
Stocks rise for a 3rd day straight
The stock markets in Bangladesh maintained an upward trend for a third consecutive day yesterday as investors cautiously traded on select shares amidst optimism over regulatory measures..Insiders and market analysts said a section of investors was optimistic over the latest market trends,
31 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Social Islami Bank fires 579 probationary officers appointed by S Alam
Crisis-hit Social Islami Bank has terminated 579 probationary officers who were allegedly appointed illegally by Chattogram-based conglomerate S Alam group..The human resource department of the Shariah-based lender sent letters to the 579 officers on Thursday, informing them that their ser
31 October 2024, 16:09 PM
US secret service to train Bangladeshi agencies
60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training
31 October 2024, 14:55 PM
Completely lift import duty on onion: BTTC
In the face of rising prices of onions, the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has recommended that the government allow zero-duty entry of the kitchen staple to cut import costs and stabilise domestic prices. .Prices of the bulb surged to as high as Tk 150 per kilogramme earlie
31 October 2024, 14:48 PM
Economy is making a turnaround: finance adviser
Business leaders appreciate the steps taken for the domestic industry
31 October 2024, 13:34 PM
Govt won't allow shortage of essentials: Salehuddin
The interim government will see to it that there is no shortage of any essential commodity even though there are financial constraints, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday..“We have been repeatedly saying that we will not allow people to suffer for a shortage of essential commo
30 October 2024, 18:24 PM