Electro Mart Group wins SDG Champion Prize 2025

Electro Mart Group, a manufacturer of Konka, Gree and Haiko electronics products in Bangladesh, has won the “SDG Champion Prize 2025” for its contribution to achieving key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Prime Bank secures $20m term loan from German investor

Prime Bank PLC has signed a $20 million term loan agreement with the Invest In Visions Microfinance Fund, a Germany-based impact investor.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh is producing graduates, not skills

Bangladesh operates one of the most fragmented education systems in the world
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM

New tax rules for citizens leaving Bangladesh and expats filing abroad

The tax system is a vital foundation for the socio-economic structure
4 January 2026, 14:08 PM

Govt withdraws decision to cut rates of savings certificates

Reinstates current rates for the next six months
4 January 2026, 13:21 PM

No crisis in quality jute seeds this season: adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin sits with the leaders of Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association
4 January 2026, 13:15 PM

Is NEIR a surveillance tool?

The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) is built on three core identifiers: IMEI, MSISDN, and IMSI
4 January 2026, 11:49 AM

Five stories that moved Bangladesh’s economy last week

The stories stood out for their impact and relevance
4 January 2026, 11:15 AM

Govt firm on NEIR despite protests, says special assistant to the chief adviser

He made the remarks after visiting the BTRC headquarters in Dhaka
4 January 2026, 07:59 AM

Jute sector losing edge due to high costs, old technology

Says chairman of jute spinners’ association
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM

DITF kicks off

The 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) opened yesterday, showcasing locally made products to both domestic and international buyers.
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM

NBR beats VAT registration target in Dec

VAT remains the single largest source of government revenue
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Construction slump likely to persist in 2026

Says industry leaders, experts
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM

No major shortage, yet sugar prices rise ahead of Ramadan

Some traders linked the recent price rise to stockpiling ahead of Ramadan
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Businesses underprepared as LDC graduation clock ticks

At the core of their concerns is the absence of trade agreements
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Consumers’ association condemns sudden sugar, LPG price hikes

The association urged immediate government action
3 January 2026, 15:06 PM

DCCI urges political stability to safeguard economic recovery in 2026

The leading chamber demanded all stakeholders ensure a inclusive, credible electoral process
3 January 2026, 12:58 PM

Five most-read stories of Star Business last week

We have tracked online to find out which stories mattered most to readers over the past week
3 January 2026, 11:59 AM

Munir Hossain, Ahsan Habib elected CMJF president, general secretary

They will serve the Capital Market Journalists’ Forum (CMJF) for a two-year term
3 January 2026, 11:56 AM

Separate licensing framework issued for shipping trade

The Shipping Agent Licensing Regulations 2025 were issued through a gazette notification
3 January 2026, 11:32 AM