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Revitalising Bangladesh’s corporate bond market
20 April 2026, 21:02 PM
Business
Chokehold on the poor tightens
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Farmers in distress as diesel price rise drives up costs
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
MGH to build private container terminal
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Time to consider deep-sea LPG terminal for energy security
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gold prices fall
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Global firms hired to recover $16B laundered during Hasina regime: FT
Governor Ahsan Mansur mentioned that the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has formed 11 teams to trace and reclaim assets suspected of being acquired through embezzlement. These teams will also assist in prosecuting those responsible
26 January 2025, 06:35 AM
Dhaka stocks decline in early trading
DSEX lost 9.52 points as of 11 am
26 January 2025, 05:20 AM
Defer LDC graduation by 3 years: BCI
The government should take steps to defer Bangladesh’s United Nations status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing one by at least three years, said the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) yesterday.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Clients struggle to retrieve funds from Moshihor Securities
Hundreds of small stock market investors are suffering for being unable to get back their money, which was embezzled by a brokerage house months back.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Fragrant rice production nearly doubles in seven years
The production of aromatic rice has nearly doubled in Bangladesh over the past seven years, with farmers showing interest in growing the grain in order to profit from its higher prices compared to traditional parboiled rice.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Waning foreign investment a wake-up call for policymakers
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Bangladesh is facing critical challenges as a plethora of factors have caused it to stagnate to a mere 0.5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in recent years.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
How do we manage twin deficit?
Bangladesh is trying to cope with a challenging economic situation.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
SMC: bettering lives in Bangladesh for 50yrs
Anyone of over 30 years of age might recall radio advertisements aired during their childhood and adolescence on contraceptives—Raja and Maya.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Aromatic rice production nearly doubles in seven years
10.23 lakh tonnes of aromatic rice was produced in FY24, up from 5.79 lakh tonnes in FY18
25 January 2025, 14:34 PM
Kamalapur ICD looking for an operator for five years
Tender has been floated, as the previous contract with Saif Powertec is set to end next month
25 January 2025, 12:47 PM
Renata’s sales grow 12%, but profit plunges 35%
Higher wages and currency depreciation caused the profit to fall
25 January 2025, 11:45 AM
Defer LDC graduation by 3yrs: BCI
"We are not ready for LDC graduation right now. Why should we commit conscious suicide?" said BCI President Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) at a press briefing in the capital.
25 January 2025, 09:16 AM
Dhaka stocks return to green last week, turnover jumps
The benchmark DSEX index rose 32.61 points, or 0.64 percent, to close at 5,166.53, according to DSE data
25 January 2025, 08:40 AM
11 WB funded projects: Govt set to repurpose $670m loans
As much as $670 million (around Tk 8,200 crore) from slow-moving World Bank-funded projects will be repurposed, with most of the funds going towards budget support as the government looks to navigate the narrow fiscal space amid a slowing economy.
24 January 2025, 18:49 PM
Bangladesh faces tough time in global apparel game
Bangladesh is likely to face more hurdles in the race to grab a bigger share of the global apparel market as the Indian government plans to step up its financial assistance to garment exporters.
24 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Defaulted loans: Not possible to reopen Beximco’s 16 RMG factories
Considering the sheer volume of Beximco’s debt, the government does not think it’s feasible to reopen the textile and garment factories that were taken out of production by the group, Labour Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain said yesterday.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
WB to give another $30m for power transmission
The World Bank (WB) will provide Bangladesh with an additional $30 million to help the country build up its power transmission network in eastern regions.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Except for tourism, tulip in Tetulia shows little prospect
In addition to its lush tea gardens and the breathtaking view of the majestic Kanchenjunga, blooming tulips have emerged as another jewel in Panchagarh’s winter landscape -- but only as a tourist attraction, as farmers struggle to maintain cultivation and earn a profit.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Denmark’s IFU to invest $12.5m in local pharmacy chain
Denmark’s IFU will invest $12.5 million in pharmacy chain AKS Khan Pharmaceuticals for the expansion of the latter’s network, targeting to cater to 8 million patients annually within three years.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
BB to implement int’l reporting standards by 2027
The Bangladesh Bank issued a roadmap for scheduled banks to implement an expected credit loss (ECL) methodology-based provisioning system that aligns with international financial reporting standards by 2027.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM