The NBR brought 131,000 previously unregistered businesses under the VAT net

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin inaugurated the month-long DITF at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Centre

Many mobile phone users were unable to connect their handsets to mobile networks yesterday

Mohammed Humayun Kabir, former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, has been appointed president of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for a one-year term (2026).

AB Bank PLC has promoted Iftekhar Enam Awal to the post of deputy managing director (DMD).

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC yesterday organised an orientation programme for 1,000 newly recruited trainee assistant officers at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves crossed $33 billion for the first time in three years since fiscal year 2021-22, a sign of the country’s increasing capacity to cover import bills for a longer period.

Although it offered the highest dividend yield in the region, the Bangladesh stock market recorded the worst performance among South Asian economies last year, dragged down by poor corporate earnings, especially in the banking sector, according to a new review.

Md Sabbir Hossain, a seasoned banker with extensive experience, has joined Bank Asia PLC as additional managing director (AMD) and chief operating officer, effective from January 1, 2026.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC yesterday organised an orientation programme for 1,000 newly recruited trainee assistant officers at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Dhaka.

The government has reduced interest rates on all major national savings certificates (NSCs) for the next six months, aligning them with prevailing market interest rates.

Two major trade bodies have expressed deep condolences over the passing of Khaleda Zia, a three-time prime minister of Bangladesh.

Chattogram port recorded historic highs in container, cargo and vessel handling in 2025, although the year saw several disruptions to port operations.

The five troubled banks under the process of being merged into the country’s largest state-run Islamic lender began repaying depositors yesterday, with no visible rush at their branches.

The government has sharply cut taxes on mobile phone imports and local manufacturing, responding to a long-standing demand from traders and aiming to curb the use of unofficial and smuggled handsets while stabilising prices.

As a cold wave continues to grip the country, agricultural experts are warning that certain crops could face serious risks from the unusual weather, while others may benefit and thrive under these conditions.

Bangladeshis abroad sent home a record $32.8 billion in 2025, according to central bank data, as economists say more expatriates are now using formal banking channels, with informal routes siphoning off less since the August political changeover.

The government has reduced interest rates on all major national savings certificates (NSCs) for the next six months, aligning them with prevailing market interest rates.

Chattogram port recorded historic highs in container, cargo and vessel handling in 2025, although the year saw several disruptions to port operations.

The three-time prime minister of Bangladesh passed away on December 30