Foreign loan commitments rise, but disbursal slows
30 March 2026, 22:02 PM
Business
Bank Asia to buy Bank Alfalah’s Bangladesh operations at Tk 580 crore
29 March 2026, 20:32 PM
Business
No plan to hike tax, govt eyes stronger revenue growth: PM’s adviser
29 March 2026, 17:19 PM
Business
Breaking the syndicate: AI for fair prices
28 March 2026, 21:08 PM
Business
S&P warns of heightened energy vulnerability for Bangladesh
28 March 2026, 20:42 PM
Business
Shwapno's database hacked; 40 lakh customers’ details at risk
28 March 2026, 17:24 PM
Business
WTO flags trade risks from Middle East crisis
26 March 2026, 19:58 PM
Business
Gold sees Tk 36,000 price cut in three weeks
25 March 2026, 19:05 PM
Business
Dhaka to showcase South Asia’s pharma strength
24 March 2026, 18:27 PM
Business
Tourists swarm tea country during Eid break
23 March 2026, 17:25 PM
Tourism
Separating policy, revenue in NBR top reform priority
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) should not both formulate policies and collect revenue, rather a separate, independent and specialised policy wing should be formed, recommended an advisory committee recently. .This should be the first priority when bringing about reforms, said the co
25 December 2024, 18:03 PM
Economic stabilisation should be first priority
Speakers say at annual ICMAB conference
25 December 2024, 14:42 PM
No advance tax, VAT for green shipyards: NBR
Capital machinery import rises, as Hong Kong convention only allows green shipyards to import scrap ships
25 December 2024, 12:25 PM
Energypac posts Tk 35 crore Q1 loss despite revenue growth
Higher finance costs and interest rate hikes caused the loss
25 December 2024, 08:01 AM
Central Counterparty denies allegations of operational inefficiencies
Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) has rejected concerns of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over the lack of governance and transparency as well as operational inefficiencies at the clearing and settlement company..Instead, the CCBL alleged that its activities are being delayed
24 December 2024, 18:56 PM
Shipping adviser angered by slow auction process of Chattogram customs
Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Chattogram Custom House for its slow progress in clearing auctionable goods and vehicles piled up in various yards and auction sheds at Chattogram port. He warned that action would be taken if the
24 December 2024, 18:14 PM
Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns.
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM
Shipping adviser expresses anger over slow auction process at Chattogram custom house
Auctionable goods piling up at Ctg port
24 December 2024, 14:21 PM
Dhaka stocks fall when prime index of port city bourse rises
DSEX lost 1.47 points while CASPI jumped 34.6 points
24 December 2024, 12:18 PM
Union leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off RMG workers
They made the demand in a meeting with the Labour Reform Commission
23 December 2024, 15:06 PM
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation to buy 2 bulk carriers with own fund
Says Shipping Adviser Sakhawat
22 December 2024, 19:53 PM
Pran-RFL Group announces plans for improving sustainability
Pran-RFL Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh, has announced plans to improve its operational sustainability by allocating all investments in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)..This includes ensuring the full recycling of all plastics generated by the
22 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh, WB sign two deals worth $900 million for environment sustainability
These two financial agreements will help Bangladesh achieve green growth: WB country director
22 December 2024, 14:55 PM
Explanations sought from 13 banks for higher dollar rate
BB issued letters on Dec 19 and the deadline for explanation ends today
22 December 2024, 13:43 PM
Stocks break two-day rising streak
The prime index of the Dhaka bourse fell 0.48% to 5,196 points
22 December 2024, 11:24 AM
ACI Motors sells 18.5% stake to Japan’s Mitsui at $22.75 million
Two senior Mitsui executives will join ACI Motors to widen their global reach
22 December 2024, 11:06 AM
Joypurhat Sugar Mill starts 62nd sugarcane crushing season
This time, the mill will be operated for 34 days
21 December 2024, 13:18 PM
Presence of oligarchic market power still a major challenge: Hossain Zillur Rahman
The sixth edition of the Banking Almanac launched today
21 December 2024, 11:56 AM
ICT trailblazers honoured
Five companies and two individuals were honoured this evening at the 9th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of Bangladesh’s information and communication technology sector
20 December 2024, 16:29 PM
ICT trailblazers to be honoured at 9th BRAC-The Daily Star ICT Awards
Five companies and two individuals are expected to receive the awards in six categories at the 9th edition of the BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
20 December 2024, 13:09 PM