Middle East war putting pressure on exports, may hit remittances: Commerce minister
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Economy
Qatar announces ‘gradual resumption’ of flights by foreign airlines
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Aviation
Distressed banks and FIs in Bangladesh: lessons learned and the way forward
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Sheba.xyz launches service to queue in line for vehicle owners at filling stations
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Clarify bank control return to former owners
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Dual protest outside Islami Bank HQ
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Fuel price hikes feed inflation but ease subsidy burden
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gas shortage brings DAP fertiliser production to a halt
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Agrow Award’s 11th edition launched, nominations now open
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Geopolitical risk
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Monetary policy is working: CAL Bangladesh
In its latest report released today, the organisation projected inflation will stabilise between 8.5% and 9.5% by June but fall to 6-7% by December
12 February 2025, 16:27 PM
690 dropped from BGMEA voters’ list
Preliminary list now has 1,806 voters
12 February 2025, 14:33 PM
Miscreants attack Nagad administrator hours after ACC drive
They vandalised his vehicle, injured the driver in Dhaka’s Banani
12 February 2025, 13:27 PM
$30 million to be invested in Patenga Container Terminal for four new cranes
The cranes to be purchased from a Chinese firm will be deployed in early 2026
12 February 2025, 11:27 AM
Stocks fall slightly as turnover drops
DSEX dropped 2.43 points to close trading
12 February 2025, 09:53 AM
Green Delta Insurance profit drops 12% in 2024
Reduced premium income behind profit decline
12 February 2025, 09:24 AM
Dhaka stocks almost flat in morning trade
DSEX gains 1.05 points as of 12 pm
12 February 2025, 06:15 AM
Govt considers charging industries for water use
The government is considering charging industrial unit owners for water usage and will categorise industries based on water consumption while offering incentives for recycling initiatives, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
11 February 2025, 18:35 PM
TCB to sell essentials thru trucks in Ramadan
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will sell certain essential commodities at subsidised rates to low-income people through mobile trucks during Ramadan.
11 February 2025, 18:08 PM
Boosting FDI and export growth via ports
FDI is an important avenue for technology transfer, capital mobilisation, market access, and job creation. It has played a pivotal role in advancing the ready-made garments (RMG) sector, establishing Bangladesh as a global leader in the industry.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump’s tariff tactics may reshape global trade: analysts
US President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a blunt weapon to extract concessions on everything from commerce to immigration and drug trafficking could redraw global trading norms, analysts say.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Furniture exports rising. Can govt recognition spur the growth further?
The government has declared furniture as the “Product of the Year” following a rebound in exports during the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
No tenure extension for closed-end mutual funds
All closed-end mutual funds must be redeemed on reaching maturity and no tenure extension will be allowed, recommended a government-formed taskforce.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Stricter conditions proposed for margin loans
A government-formed taskforce for capital market reforms has proposed a host of amendments to margin loan rules, including new eligibility criteria.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BB discovers irregularities at Al-Arafah Islami Bank
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has uncovered serious irregularities at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, including misuse of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Too many weak firms get through IPO net
More than two-thirds of companies that got listed on the stock market in the last 14 years were subsequently downgraded to lower categories, with many turning into junk stocks soon after listing.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Musk-led group offers $97.4b for OpenAI control
Elon Musk is leading an investment group offering $97.4 billion for the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, marking a new front in his war with the ChatGPT-maker, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Hili land port misses revenue target in Jul-Dec
The Hili Land Port in Dinajpur has reported a revenue shortfall of Tk 43.93 crore for the July-December period of the fiscal year 2024-25, raising concerns over declining trade activity and policy challenges.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM
27 apparel makers attend Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
A total of 27 apparel makers from Bangladesh are participating in this year’s Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, according to a statement from the event’s organisers..Companies participating in the three-day fair, which began at the Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in Paris on Monday, are showca
11 February 2025, 16:40 PM
Bajus calls for action against non-VAT registered jewellers to ensure fair competition
The Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (Bajus) has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to take decisive action against non-VAT registered jewellery businesses to ensure a level playing field in the domestic market..In a letter, Bajus commended the recent move by the NBR to introduce E
11 February 2025, 15:59 PM