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BB caps banks’ lending-deposit spread
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Money whitening provision ends, tax-free income threshold raised
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Mida targets fisheries, marine economy for fresh investment
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The hidden tax on Bangladesh’s diaspora
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First short-term sukuk: A simple guide for investors
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Shoeniverse Footwear eyes Tk 100cr IPO
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Padma Oil managing director sends resignation letter from USA
He went there on leave to see his ailing wife
15 May 2025, 14:46 PM
NBR officials vow to continue strike
The revenue administration should become more effective, progressive, and free of corruption, and the reform process must not be used as a tool to serve the vested interests of any particular group, protestors said.
15 May 2025, 14:32 PM
Container handling, transport at Ctg port, ICDs suspended for 11 hours
The prime movers workers' union enforced the work abstention, protesting police assault on its president Selim Khan and two fellow workers on Tuesday
15 May 2025, 14:24 PM
Mohammad Hatem becomes BKMEA president
He will serve the association for the 2025–27 tenure
15 May 2025, 13:48 PM
Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore
However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025
15 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025
15 May 2025, 11:54 AM
NBR officials continue strike for second day
The protest comes in response to the government’s decision last Monday to form two new wings, the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Implementation Division
15 May 2025, 10:46 AM
Bata’s profit doubles in Q1
The shoemaker credits strong Eid sales and revenue growth
15 May 2025, 10:41 AM
Currency unleashed: Handle with care
This decision is a pragmatic step, regardless of whether it was motivated by the necessity of meeting IMF program conditions for the 4th and 5th disbursements
15 May 2025, 05:27 AM
Stocks down for third consecutive session
The DSEX dropped 11.66 points to 4,823.93 as of 10:56 am
15 May 2025, 05:06 AM
NBR staff observe pen-down strike over ordinance
Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) across Bangladesh observed a three-hour pen-down strike yesterday, protesting the government's recent ordinance to dissolve and restructure the country's revenue administration.
14 May 2025, 20:12 PM
IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last
The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.
14 May 2025, 18:10 PM
BTRC asked to block AL websites and social handles
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has requested the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately block or remove all websites linked to the Awami League, its associated, affiliated, and like-minded organisations.
14 May 2025, 18:03 PM
Gold prices fall
Gold prices fell on Wednesday as easing US-China trade tensions soothed fears of a potential global recession, boosting investor risk appetite and weighing on bullion’s safe-haven appeal.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Making meetings matter
Meetings are a staple of corporate culture. From corner offices to startup lounges, professionals gather every day with an agenda — or at least the hope of one. Yet, in reality, many meetings fail to deliver results, often consuming precious time without driving outcomes. As businesses across Bangladesh strive to boost productivity and innovation, it’s time we ask: are our meetings truly effective, or are they just habitual routines dressed in formal attire?
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh set to remain world’s top cotton importer in MY26
Bangladesh is on track to retain its status as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the marketing year (MY) 2025-26, with imports projected to reach 8.5 million bales, according to a record-setting forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Draft telecom policy keeps door open for monopoly
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) draft policy to reform its complex licensing regime arrives with bold promises — streamlining processes, encouraging competition, and attracting foreign investment.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Revival of sick factories may be a game changer
The Sammilito Parishad leader has a plan to help nearly 200 factories to reopen. These were shut down during and after the July-August uprising last year and for the labour unrest in 2024.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Separate ministry needed to boost RMG exports
The Forum Panel leader wants a separate ministry for the garment industry as the sector has already grown to massive proportions and needs its relevant functions to be expedited to take it forward.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Subsidised food supply shrinks despite poverty fears
Although inflation has remained at elevated levels for over two years, the sale and distribution of essential food items by public agencies showed a year-on-year drop until May of fiscal year 2024-25, raising fears that many vulnerable people in the country could be left contending with food insecurity.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM