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

Weaving for Eid: Manipuri artisans strive despite odds

In the bustling areas of Kamalganj and Srimangal in Moulvibazar, along with Sylhet city, weavers from the Manipuri community are tirelessly preparing for Eid, crafting their renowned traditional saris and other products.
27 March 2025, 18:48 PM

Money talks, bribes walk

In a small Bangladeshi town, a politician sought advice from his lawyer friend after making a questionable move.
27 March 2025, 18:47 PM

NBR flags tax anomalies of former CSE president, his relatives

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has detected tax anomalies amounting to over Tk 58 crore involving five individuals and their companies, including a former president of the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).
27 March 2025, 18:46 PM

Eid sales surge online, yet fall short of business hopes

The country’s e-commerce and F-commerce platforms are witnessing a surge in sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, but growth remains below expectations.
27 March 2025, 18:43 PM

75% factories yet to pay March wages, say Industrial Police

Nearly 75 percent of the 9,596 garment and non-garment factories across Bangladesh were yet to pay workers their March wages till yesterday, according to Industrial Police, as Eid holidays are just around the corner.
27 March 2025, 18:17 PM

Four state-run banks to remain open today

The Bangladesh Bank has directed four state-owned banks to remain open today, even as the country begins a nine-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. 
27 March 2025, 18:11 PM

MFS cash-out limit raised to Tk 30,000

The Bangladesh Bank has raised transaction limits for mobile financial service (MFS) providers such as bKash, Rocket, and Nagad ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, a time when money flow in the economy typically increases.
27 March 2025, 18:03 PM

Workers’ arrears: Labour adviser warns Premier Bank of stern action

Labour and Employment Adviser M Sakhawat Hussain yesterday warned Premier Bank of stern actions if it did not disburse the Bangladesh Bank’s cash incentive fund for payment of garment workers’ salaries ahead of Eid.
27 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Remittances near record $3 billion in March 

The inflow was 82.46 percent higher than the same period last year, according to industry insiders. 
27 March 2025, 11:27 AM

Chowdhury Kaiser new AmCham executive director 

Riyadh, who previously served as secretary, has been instrumental in policy advocacy, organising key seminars, and fostering a conducive trade and investment environment, according to a press release
27 March 2025, 10:19 AM

Startups can now invest abroad up to $10,000

Earlier, the startups in Bangladesh were not allowed to invest abroad
27 March 2025, 07:41 AM

Govt to import two LNG cargoes, 50,000 tonnes of rice

The non-Basmati rice will be procured from Indian company
27 March 2025, 07:21 AM

New guideline allows govt to cut off satellite internet if needed

Satellite service providers asked to route internet traffic through local gateways
27 March 2025, 07:12 AM

First bird flu case since 2018 detected

The authorities have detected a bird flu case at a government poultry farm in Jashore -- the first in Bangladesh since 2018 -- raising concerns among farmers.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Expert panel meets today for LDC transition strategy

As Bangladesh’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club to a developing one draws near, a six-member high-powered committee of public officials, economists, and policy experts has been formed by the interim government to implement a smooth transition strategy.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Shares of S Alam Steel, Shinepukur almost tripled in one month

While S Alam Cold Rolled Steels and Shinepukur Ceramics Ltd have not been faring well in their business, the share prices of the companies almost tripled in the past month, raising the eyebrows of stock market analysts.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt proposes conditional concessions over 700MHz spectrum auction

The government has formally responded to concerns raised by major foreign telecom investors regarding the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, proposing conditional pricing concessions to ease industry apprehensions.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Soybean output, imports rise amid growing feed demand

Bangladesh’s soybean production and imports are increasing steadily as demand from the poultry, livestock, and aquaculture sectors continues to grow alongside rising domestic consumption, according to the latest report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

LDC graduation: Challenges and progress

For years, Bangladesh has been approaching a crossroads in its development journey. Having met the criteria for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2018, the government found itself in a conundrum.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Forex market steadies as dollar inflows go up

The country’s foreign exchange market is stabilising thanks to a surge in US dollar (USD) inflows, driven by higher remittances, stronger export earnings and tighter oversight by the central bank.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM