Political influence broke the banks
Star Business Report
11 September 2026 Economy
Former land minister hit by UK bankruptcy action
Star Business Desk
11 September 2026 Economy
Unsolicited investors may get an edge in state asset bids
Star Business Report
11 September 2026 Economy
Could AI kill us all?
11 September 2026 Economy
New CEO unveils Apple’s first foldable iPhone
AFP, Cupertino
11 September 2026 Economy
ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock
AFP, Berlin
11 September 2026 Economy
Norway keen to invest in Bangladesh renewables
Bss, Dhaka
11 September 2026 Economy

Commerce ministry calls meeting on US tariff deal

The commerce ministry has convened a stakeholder consultation for tomorrow, bringing together economists, trade analysts, business leaders and senior officials from across the government to assess its reciprocal trade deal with the United States and determine the next steps.
24 February 2026

NBR misses target by Tk 60,110 crore despite 13% growth

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) grew 13 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.24 lakh crore in the July-January period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), driven largely by strong VAT receipts from domestic trade and economic activity.
23 February 2026

New government will continue ongoing banking reforms: governor

The finance minister tells the central bank chief
23 February 2026
23 February 2026

Dhaka Chamber outlines four priority measures to restore business confidence

It demanded stricter law and order, transparency in public administration, support for non-wilful defaulters, and lower lending rates
23 February 2026

UAE-Bangladesh joint venture to invest $10m in BEPZA EZ

t is expected to create employment opportunities for 906 Bangladeshi nationals
23 February 2026

Economic recovery still fragile: MCCI

During the quarter, the economy showed mixed performance
23 February 2026

BB so far bought $5.38b in FY26

Bangladesh Bank has purchased $5.38 billion from the foreign exchange market so far in fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued efforts to manage liquidity and stabilise the exchange rate.
23 February 2026

HSBC named Best Trade Finance Bank in Bangladesh by Euromoney

HSBC Bangladesh has been named the “Best Trade Finance Bank” in Bangladesh for the eighth time and ranked at the top globally for the ninth consecutive year in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2026.
23 February 2026

UN panel begins talks today on LDC deferral

Bangladesh’s plea for deferment of graduation from the group of Least Developed Countries (LDC) category is likely to be discussed at the five-day meeting of the UN Committee for Development Policy (CDP) beginning in New York today.
23 February 2026

Jamaat MP Arman seeks to line up investors for Nagad

Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman, a newly elected lawmaker from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has expressed interest in bringing fresh investment into the troubled mobile financial services provider Nagad, now under an administrator appointed by the Bangladesh Bank (BB).
23 February 2026

BB eases down payment rules for struggling borrowers

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to facilitate the business recovery of struggling borrowers by easing down payment requirements and extending implementation deadlines under its policy support schemes.
23 February 2026

Govt to hold talks with USTR over fate of trade deal

The government will hold talks with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) this week to determine whether the recently signed bilateral trade deal remains valid after America’s Supreme Court struck down a large swathe of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Friday.
23 February 2026

Agriculture minister stresses organic farming in char areas

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said organic farming must be introduced in the country’s char areas to utilise the soil’s fertility and boost exports.
23 February 2026

China-based firm to invest $19.6m in Uttara EPZ

Tianford Bangladesh Textile Co Ltd, a China (Hong Kong)-based firm, is set to establish a readymade garment (RMG) manufacturing unit inside Nilphamari’s Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ) with an investment of $19.59 million.
23 February 2026

NBR invites applications for C&F agent licences

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has invited applications for Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) agent licences under the newly enacted Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agent Licensing Rules, 2026.
23 February 2026

Small US firms wary but hopeful on tariff upheaval

Small American businesses warned Friday that a tougher trade landscape was here to stay, as the Supreme Court’s rejection of sweeping tariffs was quickly followed by President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose new duties.
23 February 2026

US Supreme Court tariff ruling clouds Fed’s rate path

The Supreme Court’s ruling against a broad set of the Trump administration’s tariffs poses new questions for Federal Reserve policymakers who have spent the last year trying to understand how the president’s sharply higher import taxes would affect inflation and the economic trajectory.
23 February 2026

Commercial courts open a new chapter in reform

The establishment of commercial courts marks a significant and timely reform in the justice delivery system of Bangladesh.
23 February 2026

Rising borrowing costs stall mid-segment housing market

Surging home loan interest rates have brought Bangladesh’s mid-segment housing market to a near standstill in 2025, squeezing salaried buyers who depend heavily on bank financing and sharply raising monthly instalments beyond affordability.
23 February 2026