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
DSEX reshuffle lays bare market irrationality
It drops Unilever, adds mostly junk stocks
13 January 2026, 00:33 AM
BB eases rules for LPG imports as gas crisis deepens
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed the import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under suppliers’ or buyers’ credit, in a move aimed at easing financing pressure on local importers amid a deepening LPG supply crisis.
13 January 2026, 00:32 AM
Khaleda Zia played pioneering role in RMG growth: BGMEA leaders
Khaleda Zia, a three-time prime minister of Bangladesh, played a pioneering role in the growth of the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, according to leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
13 January 2026, 00:31 AM
BB tipped as regulator for microcredit banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has been recommended as the licensing authority for microcredit banks by the technical committee working on the draft ordinance containing regulations for these institutions.
13 January 2026, 00:31 AM
AkijBashir to set new benchmark for safety in cable industry
Its chief operating officer says on Eminence acquisition
13 January 2026, 00:27 AM
India eyes new markets as US trade deal stays in limbo
India is aggressively seeking trade deals to open markets for exporters and soften the blow of steep US tariffs, as efforts to secure an agreement with Washington remain elusive.
13 January 2026, 00:21 AM
China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints: AI researchers
China can narrow its technological gap with the US driven by growing risk-taking and innovation, though the lack of advanced chipmaking tools is hobbling the sector, the country’s leading artificial intelligence researchers said on Saturday.
13 January 2026, 00:11 AM
Ezazul Islam appointed DG of BIBM
Md Ezazul Islam, executive director of Bangladesh Bank, has been appointed as the director general of the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM).
13 January 2026, 00:09 AM
TSMC Q4 profit poised to soar 27%
TSMC, the world’s largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, is expected to post a 27 percent jump in fourth-quarter net profit to a record due to the seemingly insatiable demand for AI infrastructure.
13 January 2026, 00:08 AM
Iqtiaruddin made BFIU head
Iqtiaruddin Md Mamun, a commissioner of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), has been appointed head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on a contractual basis.
13 January 2026, 00:01 AM
BB doubles money changers’ licence renewal fee
Bangladesh Bank has doubled the annual licence renewal fee for money changers, raising it to Tk 10,000 from Tk 5,000.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM
How to close deceased's income tax file, settle liabilities
Closing the income tax file of a taxpayer after death and paying the outstanding tax is an important and indispensable activity
12 January 2026, 20:15 PM
Iqtiaruddin Md Mamun, new BFIU head
The NBR commissioner has been appointed for a two-year term
12 January 2026, 18:20 PM
BB eases rules for LPG imports as gas crisis deepens
The BB issued a circular in this regard today
12 January 2026, 12:43 PM
Banks instructed to run ‘Yes’ campaign for referendum
The directive was given at a bankers' meeting at the BB headquarters
12 January 2026, 00:05 AM
Garment accessories and packaging expo begins in Dhaka on Jan 14
The 15th edition of the “Garments Accessories and Packaging Expo-2026 (GAPEXPO)” is going to be held in Dhaka between January 14 and 17 to showcase garment accessories, fabrics, yarn, and textile machinery from home and abroad.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
bKash lets taxpayers pay large sums via NBR systems
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has rolled out a new large-value transaction facility allowing corporate tax and value-added tax payments through the mobile financial service provider, bKash.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Reinvested earnings power FDI surge in Jul-Sept
Bangladesh recorded a surge in net foreign direct investment (FDI) during the July-September quarter of 2025, with reinvested earnings emerging as the dominant driver of growth -- a development that reflects both investor confidence and limitations in attracting fresh capital.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BD domain fees reduced by 36%
The Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has announced a reduction in registration and renewal fees for two categories of .bd domain names to encourage local use.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Trade flows through Ctg, but power stays in Dhaka
Businesses voice frustration over policy concentration
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM