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23 January 2026, 13:44 PM
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23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
PRAN-RFL to invest €30m in fish farming with Danish firm
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Electric vehicle makers get VAT, duty waivers
In a bid to accelerate the shift to cleaner transport and promote domestic manufacturing, the interim government plans to roll out a series of tax benefits focusing on electric vehicles, including electric bicycles (e-bikes), and lithium and graphene batteries.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh to become half a trillion-dollar economy in FY27
The government expects the country’s economy to cross the $500 billion mark in the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, buoyed by stabilising policies and sectoral improvements.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Audit gaps, national traps
One reason we remain stuck in the slow lane of progress is painfully simple: in Bangladesh, the individual trumps the institution, and the institution trumps the nation.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
FDI falling—experts call for urgent policy overhaul
Bangladesh must urgently adopt a strategic, reform-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) policy by removing existing barriers to attract and retain investment to remain competitive in the region, experts suggest.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
High inflation, weak demand: what’s really wrong?
A recent Daily Star report supports this view, noting that while rice farmers benefit from more stable procurement systems, vegetable growers are exploited by layers of middlemen.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Import containers pile up at Ctg port for poor Eid deliveries
Containers packed with imports are starting to pile up at the Chattogram port due to a drastic drop in the delivery of goods, as factories and vehicles are yet to resume running in full swing amidst the Eid-ul-Azha holidays.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM
FAO predicts favourable Boro harvests
Production prospects for Boro paddy, the principal rice crop in Bangladesh, remain favourable as harvests are expected to conclude this month.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Cattle sales this Eid lowest in four years
Sales of cattle, as reflected in the number of animals sacrificed during this Eid-ul-Azha, declined this year amid an economic slowdown and political uncertainty in the country, said dairy producers and stakeholders yesterday.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Yunus lauds IMF for its positive role in Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has credited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its “positive role” in helping Bangladesh overcome its concerns about allowing market forces to determine the exchange rate.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Subsidy load swells despite weak revenue
The government’s target to provide subsidies and incentives amounting to Tk 125,741 crore in fiscal year 2025-26 is creating high pressure on fund mobilisation amid a challenging macroeconomic situation.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM
World Bank keeps Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast unchanged
Growth projection remained unchanged to 3.3%
10 June 2025, 14:43 PM
AI’s role in Bangladesh’s economic growth
Bangladesh is at a traction point in its technology transformation journey, having started later than many global counterparts.
31 May 2025, 18:00 PM
India’s economic growth hits four-year low of 6.5%
India’s economy grew by 6.5 percent in the fiscal year that ended in March, official data showed on Friday, among the world’s top performers but still sluggish compared with its recent track record.
31 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh youth unemployment rate to stay high
Youth unemployment in Bangladesh will continue to be high -- more than double the national unemployment rate -- with university graduates being the hardest hit, according to the World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) report released yesterday by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
28 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Banks, MFS providers and PSOs told to employ AI to detect online gambling
According to the central bank directive, all PSPs must maintain continuous surveillance of both merchants and end-users to identify any involvement in online wagering.
28 May 2025, 15:20 PM
Dollar hits Tk 123 for first time in inter-bank trade
A majority of banks are now selling US dollars to importers at Tk 122.90 to Tk 123 while buying them from exporters and exchange houses at rates between Tk 122.50 and Tk 122.80
28 May 2025, 14:43 PM
Rethinking cybersecurity for resilient financial systems
Globally, the financial sector has become a prime target for cybercrime, with attacks growing in scale, sophistication, and impact. In 2025, several high-profile breaches exposed vulnerabilities even within well-established institutions.
24 May 2025, 18:06 PM
Smart farming: Drones and AI to drive yield gains
In order to feed a growing population with ever-diminishing farmland, the country’s agriculture has undergone a notable transformation since independence, buoyed by high-yielding varieties, chemical fertilisers, and pesticides.
24 May 2025, 18:06 PM
Salehuddin urges all to work together to overcome challenges of economy
'We are in the midst of all sorts of challenges,' says the finance adviser
23 May 2025, 13:27 PM
Farmers are the main risk-takers in value chain
Shortfalls in supply are the primary cause of price increases of major essential commodities such as rice, potatoes, onions, and eggs, while farmers are the main risk-takers, a central bank study found.
20 May 2025, 18:00 PM