BB reserve heist: 10 central bank officials among 70 suspects
27 March 2026, 00:04 AM
Economy
War threatens Bangladesh remittance inflows: ADB
27 March 2026, 00:02 AM
Economy
WTO conference kicks off with push to resist protectionism
26 March 2026, 23:25 PM
Economy
IMF calls for reforms to ensure strong growth
26 March 2026, 23:58 PM
Economy
bKash, City Bank roll out ‘Pay Later’ for instant mobile top-ups
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Book sales at the 2026 fair lowest in five years
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
WTO flags trade risks from Middle East crisis
26 March 2026, 19:58 PM
Business
External debt rose slightly to $113.5b in Q4 of 2025
26 March 2026, 00:30 AM
Economy
Akij Food gets nod to raise Tk 500cr through bonds
26 March 2026, 00:29 AM
Economy
Star reporter Ahsan, seven others receive best reporting awards
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission presented the BSEC Journalism Excellence Awards 2025
15 January 2026, 19:55 PM
Govt suspends vannamei post-larvae import approvals
The decision came from a high-level meeting chaired by the fisheries adviser
15 January 2026, 18:08 PM
WEF flags crime, illicit economy as biggest risks to Bangladesh
The report identified inflation as the third biggest challenge
15 January 2026, 12:32 PM
RMG exports to EU, non-traditional markets slip slightly
Ready-made garment (RMG) exports to two major destinations -- non-traditional markets and the European Union (EU) -- saw a slight decline in 2025 compared with 2024, mainly due to lower demand for locally made garments.
15 January 2026, 00:12 AM
Oil pauses gains
Oil slipped after four days of increases on Wednesday as Venezuela resumed exports and US crude and product inventories rose, though fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to deadly civil unrest loomed over the market.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bengal Commercial Bank signs deal with RSA Advisory
Bengal Commercial Bank has signed a strategic business advisory agreement with RSA Advisory Ltd to support the sustainable development of its cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise (CMSME) portfolio and ensure long-term financial growth.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Exporting Bangladeshi talent
I have worked for over a decade as a regional business head of a global bank based in Singapore. From my experience, if you walk the floors of any global bank’s regional offices in Hong Kong or Singapore, you will find many staff from India, a few from Australia, but hardly any from Bangladesh.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to curb pesticide use in seven haor districts
The initiative aims to protect fish and haor biodiversity
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bourses gain full power in assessing IPOs
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has granted stock exchanges a central role in evaluating companies seeking listing on the country’s capital market, a role absent in previous years.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Private sector flourished under Khaleda Zia’s leadership
Former FBCCI leaders say
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
NBR flags gold supply despite low imports
National Board of Revenue Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday questioned how gold remains widely available in Bangladesh’s market despite little to no formal imports.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
World Bank cuts Bangladesh growth forecast for FY26
The World Bank (WB) has cut its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth from its June prediction by 0.3 percentage points for the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 amid persistent inflation, falling exports and sluggish investment.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Ramadan import rush leaves lighter vessels in short supply
Mother ships waiting for 10-20 extra days at outer anchorages for unloading
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Commercial courts introduced to settle business disputes faster
Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Gold hits record Tk 234,679 per bhori in Bangladesh
Gold will be sold at the highest price on record in Bangladesh from tomorrow
14 January 2026, 21:38 PM
Merging banks’ depositors will not get any profit for 2024, 2025
Bangladesh Bank has asked the five to recalculate their deposit balances
14 January 2026, 21:06 PM
NBR chief questions gold availability despite zero imports
Md Abdur Rahman sits with the members of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association
14 January 2026, 20:25 PM
Zant Accessories to invest Tk 80 crore in National Special Economic Zone
The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles
14 January 2026, 20:10 PM
Mobile phone prices will fall after import duty cut: special assistant to CA
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb attends a discussion organised by the Voice for Reform and the Technology Industry Policy Advocacy Platform
14 January 2026, 19:06 PM
SAFA International Conference in Dhaka on Jan 17
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh will organise the event
14 January 2026, 17:24 PM