Singer Bangladesh losses swell, skips dividend for 2025

Singer said it could not raise or adjust selling prices to offset higher average product costs due to intense market competition
1 February 2026, 16:16 PM

Daily MFS transaction cap of Tk 10,000 likely during election week

Discussions are ongoing to allow a maximum of 10 transactions per day, with each capped at Tk 1,000
1 February 2026, 14:06 PM

Eurozone growth beats 2025 forecasts despite Trump woes

Eurozone growth beat expectations to reach 1.5 percent last year, official data showed Friday, picking up pace for a second year running in spite of a bruising trade standoff with the United States.
1 February 2026, 01:59 AM

Gold prices rise by Tk 32,892 in January

The domestic market price of one bhori of gold, equivalent to 11.664 grammes, rose by Tk 32,892 over the course of a month, reflecting a notable increase compared with previous months.
1 February 2026, 00:53 AM

PRAN bags $5.5m spot orders at Gulf Food Fair

Bangladesh’s leading food processing company PRAN secured export orders worth about $5.5 million during the five-day Gulf Food Fair 2026, one of the world’s largest food and beverage exhibitions.
1 February 2026, 00:34 AM

3rd shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

The third consignment of US wheat purchased by the food ministry under a government-to-government (G2G) deal reached Chattogram port yesterday.
1 February 2026, 00:33 AM

Tech, recycling drive plastic sector growth

The country’s plastic industry, long overshadowed by garments, is steadily expanding as manufacturers adopt new technologies, increase recycling, and diversify exports beyond traditional markets.
1 February 2026, 00:13 AM

BB autonomy deadlocked as interim govt nears end

Authorities tell IMF new govt will take key decisions as an economist says issue is about control, not policy substance
1 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Local sales surpass export orders as DITF ends

Companies participating in the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) bagged export orders worth $17.98 million, or Tk 224.26 crore, as the month-long international showcase came to an end yesterday.
1 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Foreign debt servicing rises to $7.09b

Foreign debt servicing by the government and its guaranteed loans rose 17 percent to $7.09 billion at the end of June in the last fiscal year.
1 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Plan to reduce SIM limits deferred until after polls

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has halted its plan to reduce the number of mobile SIM cards registered under a single national identity (NID) card from 10 to five ahead of the upcoming national election.
31 January 2026, 23:50 PM

St Martin’s closes for tourists from today

To reopen for tourism once again on November 1 this year
31 January 2026, 23:01 PM

Dhaka trade fair ends with local sales surpassing export orders

Participants bagged Tk 224 crore export orders while local sales hit Tk 393 crore
31 January 2026, 20:37 PM

Third shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes
31 January 2026, 19:50 PM

IATA urges Bangladesh to reconsider airfare control provisions

Proposed measures could harm competition and connectivity, warns global airline body
31 January 2026, 18:51 PM

PRAN bags $5.5 million spot orders at Gulf Food Fair

During the fair, PRAN received strong purchase orders for its biscuits, noodles, beverages and confectionery products from buyers across different countries
31 January 2026, 16:57 PM

Seven developments that shaped economy last week

The following is a recap of seven major developments covered by Star Business
31 January 2026, 15:03 PM

Farming superfood in the sea

From collecting washed-up seaweed to cultivating it, a small coastal experiment now supports 1,000 households in Cox’s Bazar
31 January 2026, 11:23 AM

Gold falls by Tk 15,746 per bhori within 24 hours

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association announced the price cut today
31 January 2026, 11:06 AM

IMF cautions against unsecured liquidity support to weak banks

The Washington-based multilateral agency made the observation in a statement issued yesterday
31 January 2026, 11:01 AM