Ambitious targets could push budget deficit to Tk 4 lakh crore
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
India seeks to continue anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
NBR revises tariffs on 261 lines ahead of LDC graduation
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh remains key sourcing market: H&M
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
FICCI warns on revenue collection goals
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Landmark customs bond reforms to boost competitiveness
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
The nodding trap
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Column
Netherlands led FDI inflows to Bangladesh in 2025
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gas crisis biggest hurdle to investment: Bida chief
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Oil falls to lowest since start of war
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ACI declares 25% cash dividend
Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) PLC has declared a 25 percent cash dividend for the financial year that ended on June 30, 2025.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Gold hits new high at Tk 229,430 per bhori
Bajus announced tonight that gold prices would be increased by up to Tk 1,574 per bhori
28 December 2025, 16:29 PM
Bangladesh gets nearly 57,000 tonnes of US wheat
The ship, MV Evita, arrived at Chattogram Port carrying 56,920 tonnes of wheat
28 December 2025, 13:28 PM
Local spinners sit idle on Tk 12,000cr unsold yarn: BTMA
Local producers can hardly compete with imported yarn from India
28 December 2025, 10:25 AM
Merged banks’ deposits to be transferred to Sommilito Islami Bank next week
The process of transferring depositors’ accounts from the five banks undergoing a merger to the newly formed Sommilito Islami Bank is nearing completion and is expected to be finalised within the next week, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB).
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Rice output may rise in MY26
USDA says on Bangladesh
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Ctg port sets new records in container, vessel handling
As of December 26, the port had handled a record 33.64 lakh TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of containers
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Potato Paradox: Just another curry on the rice plate? This will not solve the price problem
Bangladesh largely views the crop as just another vegetable eaten with rice
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
A turbulent year for the premier seaport
Strikes, tariff resets and disputes over foreign operator appointments tested governance at Ctg port
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
REHAB fair sees weak turnout ahead of polls
Developers and financiers reported fewer serious inquiries and spot loan approvals
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Auditor doubts Central Pharma’s survival amid cash strain
Stock investors of Central Pharmaceuticals have been unsettled after the auditor of the listed drug maker issued an adverse opinion, warning of significant uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue operating as a business amid persistent financial distress and regulatory lapses.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Soybean imports from US surge 310% in Sept-Dec
Bangladesh has massively increased soybean imports from the United States over the past four months, thanks to attractive prices and private sector efforts to narrow the trade gap with Washington.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Banking crisis laid bare in 2025, lasting fixes hinge on next govt
When bankers entered the new year and opened their books for 2025, many quickly realised that the scale of long-buried damage was too large to hide any longer.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
RFL approves 23% dividend
Rangpur Foundry Limited (RFL) has approved a 23 percent dividend for its shareholders for the financial year 2024-25 at the company’s 45th annual general meeting (AGM), held on December 24 through a digital platform.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Shimanto Bank inks deal with Dhaka Central Int’l Medical College & Hospital
Shimanto Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dhaka Central International Medical College & Hospital at the bank’s head office recently.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Prime Bank signs payroll agreement with Fame Group
Prime Bank PLC has recently entered into a payroll agreement with Fame Group to provide dedicated banking services and digital payroll solutions to the group’s employees.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
5G handset production hits 1 lakh again amid rollout
Local manufacturing of 5G handsets crossed the one lakh mark in October for the second time since June 2024, as manufacturers grew optimistic following the commercial launch of 5G services by mobile operators.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Beximco Pharma trading suspended on London bourse
Beximco Pharmaceuticals has announced that trading of its global depositary receipts (GDRs) on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) will be suspended from January 2, 2026, due to delays in publishing its annual financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025.
25 December 2025, 18:00 PM
WB offers $151m to boost job support
The project will also introduce new initiatives to promote women's empowerment
25 December 2025, 11:28 AM
Bangladesh to get $688m loan from ADB to upgrade Chattogram-Dohazari rail line
The financing will support the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation-Chattogram-Dohazari Railway Project
25 December 2025, 10:47 AM