Economy

Frequent power cuts put small businesses under pressure

Sohel Parvez Dipankar Roy Ahmed Humayun Kabir Topu

13 August 2026 • Economy

Cashless push faces infrastructure, trust barriers: BB

Star Business Report

13 August 2026 • Economy

Disclose public procurement contracts

Star Business Report

13 August 2026 • Economy

Govt didn’t distort inflation data: Khosru

Star Business Report

13 August 2026 • Economy

AI trails traditional method in poverty targeting

Mahmudul Hasan

13 August 2026 • Economy

Finance Act 2026 needs stronger tax reforms

AF Nesaruddin

13 August 2026 • Economy

Huawei launches smart inverter, battery storage system

Star Business Report

13 August 2026 • Economy

BB cancels contract of chief economist

Star Business Report

13 August 2026 • Economy

Bangladesh Bank cancels contract of chief economist

Star Business Report

12 August 2026 • Business

WB gives another $245m to help improve safety net

The World Bank yesterday signed an agreement with Bangladesh giving $245 million to help the country improve equity, efficiency and

9 January 2018

Microsavings can boost micro-investment

Microsavings can be used as micro-investment through community banking, said speakers yesterday.

9 January 2018

Hatil opens virtual showroom

People in Bangladesh can now check out every detail of furniture and purchase it online as Hatil has come up with a

9 January 2018

Agent banking faring fine

Banks have started to reap benefit from agent banking just two years after the full-fledged rollout of the alternative

9 January 2018

Govt's bank borrowing now negative

The government's debt servicing cost is ballooning thanks to its growing leaning towards high-cost savings tools

9 January 2018

Policy on way to rev up bike manufacturing

The government is framing a policy to facilitate the development of motorcycle manufacturing industry in

9 January 2018

Rare giant lily pads draw impressive crowds to Paraguay lagoon

An off-the-beaten-path corner of Paraguay has become a tourist attraction this month as visitors flock to see a rare delight floating on a hidden lagoon: giant round water lilies spanning over 1.5 meters (five feet).

9 January 2018

Novoair completes 5 years of operations

Private carrier Novoair completes five years of operations today with a pledge to offer better services by adding more

8 January 2018

Govt may send team to China to speed up signing of deal

The government may again send a high-powered team to China at the end of January to speed up the signing of the

8 January 2018

Dollar exchange rate to Bangladeshi Taka

Dollar rally continues

The US dollar continues to appreciate against the taka although the central bank injected more than $1.11 billion

8 January 2018

15pc VAT on all port services to hurt businesses, consumers

Businesses are expected to face an increase in export and import costs as 15 percent value added tax (VAT) will be

8 January 2018

Bangladesh 3rd tourist sending country to Kashmir

Bangladesh becomes the third tourist sending country to Indian Jummu and Kashmir, popularly known as "Paradise on Earth" last year after Malaysia and Thailand.

8 January 2018