Remittances hit record $35.5b in FY26, but growth slows
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BB model sees inflation surpassing its FY27 ceiling
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US wheat to cost $24/tonne more than open tender rate
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Bourses get power to set market-control parameters
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IT sector experts call for extended tax holiday
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Banks losing funds due to weak governance
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Bangladesh does not need IMF funds, but right policies: BB governor

"The country’s financial position is strong. The only weak area is the revenue budget, and the solution lies in improving revenue generation," he said.
4 March 2025, 11:46 AM

Independent directors to resume duties at Beximco firms

Today, the Appellate Division stayed for three weeks the High Court orders that had, on January 15, halted the BSEC decision to appoint the independent directors. 
4 March 2025, 11:09 AM

Exports grow 2.77% in Feb

Bangladesh earns $3.97 billion from exports in the second month of the year
4 March 2025, 08:50 AM

BRAC Bank raises Tk 700cr through subordinated bond

663 unique investors participate in the long-term bond
4 March 2025, 06:19 AM

Dhaka stocks decline at market opening

The benchmark index of the premier bourse fell by 0.09 percent to 5,215.61 points as of 11:52 am
4 March 2025, 05:58 AM

China’s February manufacturing hits 3-month high

China’s manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in February as new orders and higher purchase volumes led to a solid rise in production, an official factory survey showed on Saturday.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Fixed freight rate withdrawn for vessels on Ctg-Pangaon route

The shipping ministry has withdrawn the fixed freight rate for vessels on the Chattogram-Pangaon route in a bid to revive cargo transport via river, which has seen a drastic decline over the past year.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Closure of weak banks: to be or not to be?

Years of corruption, mismanagement, fragile governance and bank looting have left several banks in distress in Bangladesh.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

India’s economic growth picks up on rising govt, consumer spending

India’s economy expanded by 6.2 percent in October-December, picking up on increased government and consumer spending, official data showed on Friday, and the government said it expected a further acceleration in the current quarter.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt moves to encourage cancer drugs making

The tax authority has reduced the tax at source on the import of raw materials for the manufacture of cancer-related drugs, a development that is expected to reduce production costs and prices.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR lifts VAT on locally produced edible oils

Amid high prices and a shortage of bottled soybean oil, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday exempted traders from value-added tax (VAT) on locally produced edible oils, including mustard, sunflower, rapeseed, canola, and rice bran oils, in a bid to stabilise the domestic market.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Maize continues to win farmers’ hearts

Maize, a little-known crop three decades ago, continues its triumph over wheat, paddy and other crops due to its higher yield and profitability.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Investor jitters grow over Beximco sukuk amid layoffs

Investors in the Beximco Green Sukuk al-Istisna are increasingly worried about recovering their principal amount after the conglomerate ran into a series of troubles following the political changeover in August last year.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Deep cut to dev spending

The interim government yesterday approved a Tk 226,125 crore revised Annual Development Programme (ADP), while the health sector saw more than a 50 percent reduction in its original allocation despite being a priority sector.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Most shrimp factories shut as exports from Bangladesh halve in 7 years

Currently, out of 109 registered shrimp processing factories, only 30 in Khulna and 18 in Chattogram remain operational
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Source tax on cancer drug ingredients slashed to 2%

In a notification issued on Sunday, the NBR said it had slashed the tax at source on the import of ingredients for oncology medicines to 2 percent from 5 percent. 
3 March 2025, 14:26 PM

Soybean oil supply to normalise in two days: Commerce adviser 

"There is no shortage of daily essentials now. But the supply of soybean oil is slightly less, which cannot be denied, but I hope the situation will improve from today,” the adviser told reporters after visiting Mohammadpur Town Hall kitchen market in the afternoon.  
3 March 2025, 12:57 PM

NBR waives VAT on locally produced edible oil, essentials to stabilise market

The tax administration issued a notification in this regard yesterday, which was made public today
3 March 2025, 10:53 AM

Agent banking remittance rises 21% in Dec

Loan disbursement increased a massive 56%
3 March 2025, 10:37 AM

ADP slashed by 18% to Tk 2.16 lakh crore

The National Economic Council took the decision today 
3 March 2025, 10:24 AM