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Spinners threaten factory shutdown from Feb 1
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BB governor wants legal reforms before polls, finance adviser ‘unsure’
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt approves EPA signing with Japan
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Telenor sells stake in Thailand’s True Corporation
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
PRAN-RFL to invest €30m in fish farming with Danish firm
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Crime is a group performance
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
German economy staying in slow lane in early 2026
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Oil edges up after Trump backs off tariff threat on Greenland
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Gold slips below Tk 2.5 lakh per bhori as global prices fall
22 January 2026, 21:32 PM
Business
Sustainable farming key to fisheries, livestock growth: experts
Bangladesh should adopt better farming practices that prioritise agrochemical-free and sustainable methods to strengthen the fisheries and livestock sectors, experts said yesterday.
24 November 2025, 19:43 PM
BB yet to release Q2 bad loan data
Bangladesh Bank has not published the banking sector’s classified loan data for the April-June quarter even five months after it ended, leaving analysts without a clear picture of the sector’s condition.
24 November 2025, 19:40 PM
Govt sees early signs of economic recovery
Report to UN claims stabilisation and improving indicators, but economists highlight inflation, unemployment, weak investment and mounting debt concerns
24 November 2025, 19:37 PM
BB eases rules for exports via global e-platforms
Bangladesh Bank introduced Business-to-Business-to-Consumer (B2B2C) framework
24 November 2025, 14:21 PM
Janata Bank moves to auction Beximco assets amid reopening plan
The announcement came amid ongoing discussions over a proposed $20 million investment to reopen several Beximco Group factories.
23 November 2025, 19:57 PM
Call drops, patchy internet frustrate Dhaka residents
Subscribers of all major operators report the same experience, despite the "reliable 4G" and "5G-ready" claims in telecom marketing
23 November 2025, 19:56 PM
EPA with Japan expected next month
Bangladesh expects to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan by the end of next month, as negotiations between the two countries have already been completed, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Daily Star yesterday.
22 November 2025, 19:04 PM
All agree on efficient ports, but debate over deal timing, details
Govt says renowned global operators will modernise port system, reduce corruption and eventually increase Bangladesh’s competitiveness
22 November 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR sets fees for first Bangladesh-Bhutan transit trial
The government has fixed a set of administrative fees and charges for customs formalities related to the first trial run of transit and transshipment of goods between Bangladesh and Bhutan via the Chattogram-Burimari route, according to a notification by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued yesterday.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
ADP spending inches up in Jul-Oct
The ministries and divisions of the government spent 8.33 percent of their total allocation in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to a slight increase in expenditure during this period.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC inspection exposes gap between 4G promise and reality
A recent inspection by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has exposed deficiencies in mobile network services, highlighting a gap between operators’ claims of nationwide 4G coverage and the reality on the ground.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
New logistics policy positions Bangladesh as a 2050 trade hub
The interim government has unveiled the National Logistics Policy 2025, aiming to position Bangladesh as a leading regional trade and logistics hub by 2050.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR logs 16% tax growth in Jul-Oct
Revenue collection rose nearly 16 percent year-on-year in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to a turbulent base period last year and a more settled political and business climate now.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Revenue goal hiked by Tk 24,000cr on strong Q1 performance
Going against the usual practice and history, the interim government has raised the revenue collection target for the current fiscal year (FY) by 5 percent, or Tk 24,000 crore.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR may extend tax return submission deadline
The National Board of Revenue is likely to extend the deadline for submitting income tax returns by one month to December 31 amid a slower-than-expected mandatory online filing.
18 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Leadership vacuum at FBCCI weakens its policy role
The country’s apex trade body, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), is struggling to assist the government in policy-making and serve the business community due to a leadership crisis caused by the absence of elections, according to business leaders.
18 November 2025, 18:00 PM
BB panel flags inflation risks
Bangladesh faces immediate inflation risks due to the loss of Aman paddy in some areas from adverse weather, increased spending by candidates ahead of the national election, and the upcoming month of Ramadan.
18 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Samsung plans $310b investment to power AI expansion
South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence, aiming to meet growing demand driven by a global boom.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Why punish genuine businesses for bonded warehouse misuses by a few
Top woven and knitwear exporters have told the revenue board that a handful of unscrupulous traders are exploiting the bonded warehouse facility and walking away unchallenged, while genuine firms are left to face the consequences.
16 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh outpaces China in RMG export growth to EU
Bangladesh offered a much more competitive unit price than the East Asian superpower.
15 November 2025, 18:51 PM