China zone across the tunnel gets green light
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Economy
Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026
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Economy
Mir Nadia Nivin made chairman of Idra
5 hour(s) ago
Economy
Capital position of Bangladeshi banks turns negative
5 hour(s) ago
Economy
Bangla QR scales to 9.63 lakh merchants
5 hour(s) ago
Economy
Turning leather waste into economic value
5 hour(s) ago
Economy
Japan chamber welcomes budget, urges reform delivery
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Economy
More central banks plan to boost gold reserves
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Economy
Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026
7 hour(s) ago
Business
Bangla QR scales to 9.63 lakh merchants
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Business
Spinners, apparel exporters differ over extra duty on yarn imports
To decide the way forward, Trade and Tariff Commission is meeting today with spinners, garment makers and knitwear manufacturers
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Farmers urged to safeguard crops, livestock amid cold wave
A cold wave sweeping through several districts and divisions across Bangladesh has put standing crops, horticulture, and livestock at significant risk, prompting authorities to issue urgent advisories for farmers in the worst-affected areas.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Economy might have regained pace in Dec: PMI
Bangladesh’s economy might have regained pace in December, signalling a slightly faster pace of economic expansion, supported mainly by continued growth in agriculture, manufacturing and services, according to the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh needs an economic nerve centre
Today, our economy is steered by powerful bodies
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
CPA would strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties
Paola Pampaloni, the visiting acting managing director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS), yesterday said the comprehensive partnership agreement (CPA) between Bangladesh and the EU would pave the way for deeper ties between the two partners and open up significant opportunities in trade and investment.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Locomotive shortage disrupts Ctg-Dhaka rail freight
Port officials said the problem has persisted for nearly a year
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Passport endorsement charges capped at Tk 300
Licensed money changers will now be allowed to charge a maximum of Tk 300 for passport endorsement for outgoing Bangladeshi passengers, regardless of how much foreign currency is sold, according to a circular issued by the central bank yesterday.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Govt pushes 10 state firms, MNCs to list on bourses
Unilever, Nestlé, Novartis, Syngenta, Synovia are among those companies
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Robi won’t take part in spectrum auction
Robi confirmed the decision in a statement to The Daily Star yesterday
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
E-VAT refund launched amid cautious optimism from traders
From now on, taxpayers can apply for refunds online through their monthly VAT returns submitted via the platform
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh resumes US corn imports after 8 years
Import resumes amid lower prices and trade-balancing push
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
CPA would strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties: visiting EU top official
Paola Pampaloni, acting managing director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service, is now in Dhaka
7 January 2026, 14:26 PM
Robi withdraws from 700 MHz spectrum auction
BTRC will go ahead with the auction plan, as preparations have been ongoing since 2024
7 January 2026, 12:13 PM
Bangladesh’s economy may have expanded in December: PMI
Continued growth was supported by agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors
7 January 2026, 10:56 AM
Postpone NEIR, release arrested colleagues: mobile phone traders
They formed a human chain in front of Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in Dhaka
7 January 2026, 10:40 AM
Bangladesh gets first US corn shipment in eight years
The consignment carries 57,855 tonnes of yellow corn
7 January 2026, 10:13 AM
Farmers urged to protect crops, livestock against ongoing cold wave
Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service issued special bulletin today
7 January 2026, 09:41 AM
NBR launches online system for direct VAT refunds
NBR rolls out e-refunds for VAT
7 January 2026, 07:14 AM
NEIR key to curbing illegal phones
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Industry Owners Association (MIOB) yesterday described the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) as a major step towards consumer protection, market discipline, and ensuring the sustainability of the country’s mobile phone industry.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Trust Bank CEO gets Excellence in Remittance Leadership award
Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of Trust Bank PLC, has won the “Excellence in Remittance Leadership & Diaspora Banking Award” at the NRB Global Convention Dhaka 2025 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to strengthening remittance inflows and advancing diaspora-focused banking services.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM