Spend 60% of budget by Q3, or no money in next quarter

The strict measure has been adopted to prevent the last-minute rush in budget spending
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Spectrum price cut may add $45b to economy by 2035: study

High spectrum prices, taxes holding back digital ambitions, new GSMA study warns
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Standard Chartered suspends ‘Add Money’ from MFS apps

The move comes as various users alleged that they were victims of fraud attacks
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Tourists cancel Nepal trips amid unrest, leaving operators distressed

'No tourists will be travelling from Bangladesh to Nepal in the next two weeks,' said Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, a former TOAB president
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Bridging the startup gap

In recent years, many Bangladeshi teenagers have won gold medals on international platforms for their innovative business ideas. But the question remains: can we create an environment where they can truly grow and thrive? This is a crucial challenge for our nation. While our young people are globally competitive, the current system often fails to support them beyond the initial award ceremony. We must bridge the gap between potential and reality.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Islamic banks’ deposits rise, but market share falls

Deposits in Islamic banks saw a moderate increase in June 2025, but their share in the banking sector fell by 1.17 percentage points year-on-year, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

BSEC to fine seven individuals, firms Tk 44 crore for stock manipulation

The decision came from a commission meeting today
10 September 2025, 15:36 PM

Bangladesh signs first fertiliser financing deal with ITFC

$100 million will be extended under the agreement
10 September 2025, 14:40 PM

Bridge collapse halts cross-border trade through Batuli

Traders urge urgent repair of road and bridge
10 September 2025, 13:30 PM

Digital nano loan refinancing scheme extended until June 2028: Bangladesh Bank

The central bank initially launched the scheme in 2022
10 September 2025, 12:43 PM

Renata begins drug exports to Canada

It will sell an oral contraceptive that contains two hormones
10 September 2025, 11:37 AM

Dhaka stocks fall for third day

The DSEX dropped 65.10 points to finish at 5,473.14
10 September 2025, 11:34 AM

Bangladesh far behind global average in financial inclusion

Says Jean Pesme, World Bank’s division director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
10 September 2025, 11:32 AM

Dhaka stocks edge up after two-day slide

The DSEX increased 5.33 points to 5,543.62 by 12:02 pm
10 September 2025, 06:06 AM

As funds run out, labour data collection stops

Employment policymaking reduced to guesswork amid rising joblessness
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM

BB buys record $265m from banks in a day

BB reverses strategy, buys dollars to build foreign reserves
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM

BSEC alerts investors to stock scams on Facebook

Regulator identifies 11 Facebook pages spreading stock misinformation
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR finds 1,300 cars hidden from tax files

A fresh investigation by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has revealed that owners of more than 1,300 luxury cars, including high-end brands like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Rolls-Royce, concealed information about the vehicles in their tax files to evade tax.
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Starlink establishes four local gateways

Local partners aid Starlink in setting up new gateways
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Rules eased for faster release of bonded goods

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has eased rules for faster clearance of industrial raw materials and other items imported duty-free under bonded warehouse licences.
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM