Delay NEIR rollout by six months to one year: mobile traders

MBCB leaders also said they would continue their protests in front of the BTRC building until the meeting ends
7 December 2025, 10:48 AM
7 December 2025, 09:45 AM

Food prices push November inflation up to 8.29%

Last month's inflation was 12 basis points higher than October's 8.17 percent
7 December 2025, 08:30 AM

Govt goes heavy on bank borrowing as private demand falls

According to BB, outstanding bank loans to the government rose 24.45 percent in September
6 December 2025, 18:23 PM

Mid-range apartments prop up ailing property market

Premium segment buyers largely missing after the political changeover, while low-end customers beaten out of market
6 December 2025, 18:22 PM

HSBC to honour top exporters today

HSBC Bangladesh will honour the country’s top exporters today for their leadership and ongoing contributions in promoting Bangladesh globally and supporting sustainable growth.
6 December 2025, 18:22 PM

Bangladesh’s US wheat intake rises to 239,586 tonnes

Bangladesh has received the fourth consignment of wheat from the United States (US) bought under a state-to-state contract.
6 December 2025, 18:00 PM

National SME product fair begins today

The 12th National SME Product Fair is set to begin today, highlighting Bangladesh’s growing small and medium enterprise (SME) sector with a focus on expanding market access, fostering innovation, and promoting local entrepreneurship.
6 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Onion imports to resume Sunday

50 permits, allowing up to 30 tonnes each, to be issued daily
6 December 2025, 15:25 PM

National SME Product Fair begins tomorrow

SME Foundation is organising the 12th edition of the show
6 December 2025, 13:19 PM

'Pushti Kothha’ launched to promote safe milk

The programme was held on Thursday at Bharat Bhaina High School in Keshabpur, Jashore
6 December 2025, 11:00 AM

Bangladesh’s US wheat intake rises to 239,586 tonnes

MV Lowlands Patrasche, carrying 60,950 tonnes of the grain, arrived on Thursday at Chattogram Port
6 December 2025, 08:16 AM

Closed sugar mills will be reopened: Industries adviser

Govt adopted a five-year plan to address issues of sugarcane farmers, he says
5 December 2025, 16:22 PM

BTRC to introduce separate SIM series for IoT, M2M devices

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to introduce a separate SIM numbering series for Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices to manage the country’s rapidly growing network of smart gadgets and sensors.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Smart corporate robbery

There is an old joke in corporate circles: a burglar breaks into a house, finds nothing worth stealing, and leaves a thank-you note for wasting his time.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Apple woes undercut India’s opening-up drive

Doing business in developing countries is never straightforward, but India needs to make life easier for foreign firms. Apple is tussling with telecoms officials and antitrust watchdogs in the country. The US company’s growing list of headaches undercuts New Delhi’s big push to open up the world’s fifth-largest economy to multinationals.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Poor hiring data points to US economic weakness

US private-sector hiring data released Wednesday painted a downcast picture of the job market in the world’s biggest economy, especially among small businesses.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Exports fall for 4th month as US tariff continues to bite

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports have declined for the fourth consecutive month, as the reciprocal tariff measures by the United States and a slump in global demand continue to weigh on the apparel sector, the backbone of the country’s export industry.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Exporters criticise high bank interest

Say they are losing ground to regional peers
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM

ILO ratifications pave way for GSP+, FTA talks: EU ambassador

Ratifying key International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions will help Bangladesh better negotiate the GSP+ scheme and a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), as it demonstrates progress in human rights and good governance, said EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller yesterday.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM