Telcos get one week to submit plan on data price cut
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Rooppur power project seeks Tk 25,593cr cost hike
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Govt mapping plots to reduce arable land loss
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Pubali Bank arranges managers’ conference
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Strengthening leadership to regain trust in private banks
Moody’s recently downgraded the outlook for Bangladesh’s banking sector to negative due to increasing asset risks and worsening economic conditions.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Investors interested in Bangladesh despite business hurdles
Although Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest exporter of readymade garments, it continues to struggle with major challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, cumbersome bureaucracy and murky regulations.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Why is credit demand so low?
Credit demand in the private sector of Bangladesh has virtually ground to a halt, hitting its lowest level since at least 2004, indicating a distressed business and investment situation.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
High tax on stock trading deters investment
The existing tax structure discourages investors from investing in the stock market, according to representatives of the top brokerage houses of Bangladesh.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump’s tariff policy a wake-up call: Fahmida
The imposition of high tariffs by the USA without following due process signals a flawed policy approach, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt to rationalise tariffs on around 350 items
In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
South Korean businesses set to make significant investment in Bangladesh
A delegation of Korean investors said in a meeting with the chief adviser
8 April 2025, 13:41 PM
Stocks savaged as China retaliation to Trump tariffs fans trade war
Asian and European equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Navigating pathways post-LDC graduation
Bangladesh is on the verge of graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category in 2026, which will be a significant milestone in the history of its economic journey.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Tea output in northern plains down 20% in 2024
Tea production in the northern plains dropped by nearly 20 percent in 2024, as erratic rainfall, poor market prices, and irregularities in factory accounting took a toll on the sector.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
March PMI points to slower economic growth
The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) faces the herculean task of collecting nearly Tk 2 lakh crore in the final three months of the current fiscal year to meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its $4.7 billion loan programme.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Form taskforce to fight tariff fallout
The International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) has suggested forming a taskforce to tackle the challenges arising from the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US and undertaking diplomatic negotiations with the US authorities.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh has significant investment potential: experts
Bangladesh has significant potential for investment but poor infrastructure, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles in the country remain concerns, according to businesspeople at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Exports rise but Trump tariffs create uncertainty
After two months of sluggish growth, Bangladesh’s exports surged in March, driven by strong growth in the readymade garment (RMG) sector.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Saif Powertec in talks with UCB to resolve Tk 518cr loan issue
Saif Powertec said yesterday that it is in discussions with United Commercial Bank (UCB) to resolve a loan-related issue, following a recent notice by the bank regarding the planned auction of Saif’s assets.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Rubber producers hit by price slump, security strains
Bangladesh’s natural rubber industry, once a bright spot in the economy, is losing its lustre as slumping demand and volatile law and order in the greater Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) send prices tumbling.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Starlink gets nod to launch in Bangladesh
Starlink, a US-based satellite internet provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has received formal approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) to begin operations in Bangladesh — a move hailed as a step forward in bridging the digital divide.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
USTR flags persistent trade barriers in Bangladesh
High tariffs, investment hurdles and entrenched corruption continue to undermine American businesses operating in Bangladesh, according to the latest report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Rice prices may fall from May, rise again in Aug: USDA
Rice prices in Bangladesh are expected to fall from May for two to three months due to increased market supply but may climb again in August, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM