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Tk 100 crore subsidy okayed for fisheries, livestock sector
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BB governor suggests making savings certificates tradable
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Draft AI policy targets innovation, better public services
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Economy
Higher imports raise hopes of stable food prices in Ramadan
26 January 2026, 02:19 AM
Economy
Govt raises safety net allowances for FY27
26 January 2026, 02:09 AM
Economy
No excuse for Ramadan price hikes: Bashir says
26 January 2026, 02:07 AM
Economy
3-day election holiday could hurt exports
26 January 2026, 02:05 AM
Economy
NBR to fully automate VAT, income tax refunds
26 January 2026, 02:04 AM
Economy
Former DMP DB chief Harun's accounts frozen
It will also be investigated whether they have any other income and assets in addition to what was shown on their income tax documents, the CIC official said.
21 October 2024, 16:42 PM
BTRC fines top three mobile operators Tk 15 lakh
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to impose a fine of Tk 15 lakh on Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink for breaching industry regulations.
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Strong institutions a prerequisite for successful reforms
This year’s Nobel Prize in economics has been awarded to British-Americans Simon Johnson and James Robinson and Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu, whose work and research in economics have been to explain how some countries manage to stay ahead of the curve while others fail to do so.
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Lack of funding slows SME policy implementation
A lack of necessary funding and coordination among the affiliated organisations has been one of the main reasons for the slow implementation of the SME Policy 2019, leaving many provisions unrealised, said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM
ICB optimistic about sovereign guarantee for Tk 3,000cr
The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) is positive about getting a sovereign guarantee from the government for a Tk 3,000-crore fund so that the country’s lone state-run investment bank can revitalise itself and continue supporting the stock market.
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM
RMG work orders returning as labour unrest subsides
After more than a month of disruption due to the political changeover and subsequent labour unrest in major industrial belts, international apparel retailers and brands are returning to Bangladesh with work orders for upcoming seasons.
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Garment industry lost $400m to worker unrest
The garment industry of Bangladesh has suffered collective production losses of nearly $400 million due to a series of labour unrest in September and early October, exporters said.
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Budget support from WB, IMF, ADB: Bangladesh may get $5.65b by this fiscal year
The government is expecting at least $5.65 billion in budget support this fiscal year from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expedite reforms.
18 October 2024, 18:41 PM
Up to $1.5b World Bank loans to be repurposed
The government has identified a dozen slow-paced projects funded by the World Bank, from which up to $1.5 billion will be repurposed and utilised as budget support or in other policy-based reform programmes.
14 October 2024, 18:01 PM
Demand for luxury apartments near nil
Luxury apartment sales have dwindled to almost nil ever since the recent political changeover as people have become cautious about spending amid the ensuing economic uncertainty, according to industry insiders.
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM
16 NBFIs face total provision shortfall of Tk 1,954cr
Sixteen non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) faced a combined provision shortfall of Tk 1,954 crore till June this year, reflecting that their financial health had worsened.
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Foreign investors returning to stock market
After a long time, foreign investors are showing renewed interest in buying shares of listed companies in Bangladesh as they hope good governance will return to the local stock market following the recent political changeover.
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Puja brings little cheer to sweet shops
Sweets makers in Dhaka have found little reason to cheer during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities as chain stores reported that sales have not grown due to security concerns weighing on the minds of devotees.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Inward remittance through MFS hits 5-year high in August
Bangladesh’s migrant workers sent home Tk 1,101.8 crore in remittances through mobile financial service (MFS) providers in August, marking the highest monthly receipts through digital channels in the past five years.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
ICT experts demand taskforce to reduce data prices urgently
Telecom and ICT industry experts yesterday proposed the formation of a specialised taskforce to urgently address the high cost of mobile and broadband data in Bangladesh.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Family businesses: accept change, compete or get lost
Thanks to The Daily Star and DHL Worldwide for holding Bangladesh Business Awards for 22 consecutive years. Having been with its jury panel for nine years during the initial period, I know how tough it is to find the awardees, especially the individual businesspersons with respectable track records.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh’s cotton use forecast revised upwards
Bangladesh’s cotton consumption is expected to rise marginally to 78 lakh bales in marketing year 2024-25, which began in August, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report published on Friday.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Economic output may expand 29% if more women employed: WB
Bangladesh could increase its output in the manufacturing, service and farming sectors by up to 29 percent simply by bringing more women into the workforce, according to the World Bank.
12 October 2024, 18:00 PM
WB cuts FY25 growth forecast to 4 percent
The World Bank has slashed its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth by 1.7 percentage points to 4 percent for FY25 due to “significant uncertainties following recent political turmoil” and “data unavailability”.
10 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Inflation down by one percent: Salehuddin
Govt has been able to stabilise the market situation
9 October 2024, 13:21 PM