RMG exports brace for a gathering storm
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Rural areas lag behind as digital divide persists
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB buys another $50m from banks
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt to turn crises into opportunities
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Oil prices little changed
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
16 April 2026, 21:42 PM
Business
BB buys another $50 million from four banks
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM
Business
Al-Arafah Islami Bank sends managing director on leave
The bank's board took the decision to ensure a fair investigation on alleged irregularities
13 April 2025, 16:15 PM
Gold prices cut by Tk 1,038 per bhori
In July 2023, the price of gold surpassed Tk 100,000 for the first time in Bangladesh.
13 April 2025, 14:38 PM
Reforming agricultural research in Bangladesh: lessons from Asian models
Agricultural research has been a significant driver of food and nutritional security in Bangladesh
13 April 2025, 12:46 PM
Stocks fall as investors appear cautious
Today, the DSEX, dropped 35.55 points, or 0.68 percent, to settle at 5,169.68
13 April 2025, 10:40 AM
New industrial, captive gas users to pay 33% more
From now on, new industrial connections will be charged Tk 40 per cubic metre
13 April 2025, 10:05 AM
ACI director to buy company shares worth Tk 15.60cr
This move follows her acquisition of 15.15 lakh shares on 15 January
13 April 2025, 09:06 AM
Rate of corporate tax will not be reduced: NBR chairman
"Rather, we want a non-discriminatory tax regime for all sectors.”
13 April 2025, 07:58 AM
2 factories vandalised in N’ganj as workers 'refuse to join March for Gaza'
2 garment factories inside Narayanganj EPZ were vandalised yesterday as workers allegedly did not join the "March for Gaza" protest
13 April 2025, 06:53 AM
Eastland Insurance reports 6% profit fall in 2024
The insurer attributed the drop in EPS to a decline in net profit after tax.
13 April 2025, 06:38 AM
Stocks extend gains for third day
Turnover stood at Tk 122.17 crore during the period.
13 April 2025, 05:22 AM
CPA calls for ministry’s intervention as port rate row deepens
The feud between shipping agents and berth operators over increasing the onboard container handling rate has remained unresolved for over three months now, despite repeated attempts by the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA).
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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
Increase imports of US goods to reduce trade gap: textile millers
They also suggested increasing US content in manufactured goods to 20% to qualify for reduced tariff rates
12 April 2025, 14:17 PM
Mojo raised Tk 4.14cr aid for the Palestinians
The brand of Akij Venture Ltd has so far sent Tk 2.7cr, as intensified Israeli attacks slowed aid sending process
12 April 2025, 12:41 PM
CPA calls for ministry’s intervention as port rate row deepens
Shipping agents, berth operators deadlocked over Tk 205 rate hike
12 April 2025, 10:48 AM