BB buys another $50 million from banks
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Govt to turn crises into opportunities
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Oil prices little changed
REUTERS, Tokyo/Singapore
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
AFP, Washington
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB buys another $50 million from four banks
Star Business Report
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM Business

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

Bangladesh offers zero tariffs on 100 more US goods to narrow trade gap

Commerce adviser sends a letter to US trade representative
7 April 2025, 15:41 PM

NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months

IMF presents target, revises GDP growth to 4%
7 April 2025, 14:25 PM

Workers rally in Gazipur over unpaid wages, bonuses

Hundreds of workers joined the rally, which began at 4:00pm, demanding payment of overdue wages, accrued leave benefits, and Eid bonuses
7 April 2025, 13:46 PM

Yunus requests Trump to postpone tariffs for 3 months

The chief adviser made the call in a letter to the US president
7 April 2025, 11:23 AM

March PMI points to slower economic growth in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction..The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped by 2.9 points to 61.7 in March from the previous month, reflecting a slowe
7 April 2025, 11:10 AM

Stocks fall for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka stocks dropped 0.16% to 5,196.70
7 April 2025, 10:23 AM

Form task force to address US tariff challenges: ICCB

The task force will help in monitoring the situation daily, the chamber says
7 April 2025, 09:07 AM

Exports surge in March

“Bangladesh’s export sector has demonstrated a commendable performance,” said the EPB
7 April 2025, 08:21 AM

Stocks rebound following govt’s move to tackle US tariff impact

Of the traded securities, 235 advanced, 74 declined and 75 remained unchanged.
7 April 2025, 05:24 AM

Expedite diplomatic efforts to retain exports to the USA: exporters

Anwar Hossain, an administrator of the BGMEA, chaired the discussion
7 April 2025, 03:01 AM

Poll venue shifted to avert unwanted situation

A group of outsiders led allegedly by a few BNP leaders announced resisting the upcoming election of BSAA
6 April 2025, 19:23 PM

Stocks dip amid US tariff shock

The stock market in Bangladesh reopened yesterday after a nine-day extended Eid holiday, showing a mixed performance as investor sentiment was dampened following the US administration’s imposition of a 37 percent tariff on Bangladeshi products entering the American market..The Dhaka Stock
6 April 2025, 18:41 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