Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s development strategy of putting people first is a breath of fresh air.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday extended the income tax return submission deadline for companies by one month-- to April 15.

Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government will form a fact-finding committee to examine the unusual price gap between wholesale and retail markets.

Credit growth to the private sector has been staying around 6 percent as businesses continue to be shy about taking on fresh projects amid economic uncertainty.

Bangladesh will use the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 14th ministerial conference in Cameroon next week to garner support for deferring its graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs), said officials familiar with the matter.

A prolonged US-Israel war on Iran could reduce Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 3 percent over the next two years, according to a new policy analysis by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem).

Dhaka urgently needs a rapid, data-driven defence to protect its garment industry and broader economy

The bank has only one sponsor shareholder—the Army Welfare Trust

Previously, the deadline for filing returns for the 2025–26 tax year was set for March 15

Rehan Asad, adviser to the prime minister on ICT and telecommunications, confirmed the development

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has sought a date from Bangladesh for a hearing as part of the US’s twin investigations into trade and forced labour.

Bangladeshi exporters and importers are facing higher shipping costs as major global carriers introduce war-related surcharges following the US-Israel war on Iran.

Bangladesh’s internet subscriber base has been on the decline for the last six consecutive months till January, with around 70 lakh users dropping off the network since August last year, mainly due to a steady fall in mobile internet subscriptions.

The United States’ recent decision to launch two separate investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974—one concerning global industrial overcapacity and another focusing on forced labour—signals a sharper turn in Washington’s trade policy.

Bangladeshi apparels are fetching over 10 percent higher prices in European markets on average compared to the United States, even for similar products, according to a recent study by the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).

Clothing sales at fashion retailers started off strong before facing a slowdown over the last few days this Eid-ul-Fitr season amid broader economic uncertainty triggered by the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.

From two Eids to Durga Puja, Pahela Baishakh, Pahela Falgun and even Christmas, the calendar in Bangladesh is filled with occasions that bring people together in celebration.

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed between Bangladesh and Japan on February 6, in Tokyo is poised to transform the trajectory of bilateral trade between the two countries, said Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan (Jun), president of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI).

Gold prices slipped on Friday and were on track for a second ‌consecutive weekly decline, pressured by a stronger dollar and inflation worries driven by the Iran war, which weighed on rate‑cut expectations.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said that increased global fuel prices will not affect transport costs in Bangladesh or impact travel to and from home during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in the country.