Global firms see sales rise in Bangladesh, but profits stay weak

People are buying more again, but high inflation, costly raw material imports and political uncertainty continue to weigh on earnings
1 November 2025, 18:58 PM

Govt launches major reforms to boost SMEs

The government has scrapped the rule that required entrepreneurs to keep 10 percent of export proceeds in banks
1 November 2025, 18:34 PM

Max 5 SIM cards per NID from next year

From January next year, one person will be allowed to register and use a maximum of five personal SIM cards under a single national ID (NID), according to a decision by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
1 November 2025, 18:22 PM

India moves to boost textile competitiveness against Bangladesh, Vietnam and China

Faced with a 50 percent tariff imposed by the United States, the Indian government has drawn up a four-point action plan with three separate timeframes to regain cost competitiveness in the global textile market, with a particular focus on competing with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

From promise to proof: Mutual Trust Bank’s 26-year journey of reliability

As it enters 27th year, the bank is focusing on digitalisation and maintaining its reputation for trust
25 October 2025, 20:52 PM

Dhaka income almost twice the national average: DCCI

The estimate was based on district-wise GDP data from 2011 published by BBS
25 October 2025, 20:51 PM

Dozens of zombie firms still trading as if nothing is wrong

Regulators say investors are free to trade bad shares, while analysts urge a market clean-up
25 October 2025, 19:45 PM

Inflation outpaces wage growth for 44th month

For nearly four years, prices in Bangladesh have been rising faster than people’s pay. Every month, workers earned a little more on paper, but that extra money did not stretch as far in the market. Now, for the past two months, even the pace of income growth has started to slow, making an already difficult situation even worse for low- and middle-income families.
23 October 2025, 19:45 PM

ILO ratification major step, but enforcement key: rights groups

Bangladesh’s ratification of three key conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is seen as a major step towards improving labour rights and workplace safety, but experts say it also brings new responsibilities for the government and employers to ensure proper enforcement and le
23 October 2025, 19:44 PM

BB to evaluate major banks twice a year

Like a full health checkup, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will now evaluate the stability of systemically important banks, lenders whose collapse could severely harm the country’s financial system and economy, twice a year.
23 October 2025, 19:38 PM

Tk 4,000cr gas lost in FY25

Enough gas to keep 30 lakh kitchen burners alight for an entire year went up in smoke as system losses in fiscal year 2024-25.
23 October 2025, 19:36 PM

Govt moves to boost House Building Corporation’s lending capacity

The move comes as BHBFC struggles to meet demand due to fund shortages
22 October 2025, 18:42 PM

Interbank dollar price crosses Tk 122 after 2.5 months

The weighted average rate of the dollar rose to Tk 122.06 each yesterday in the interbank trade
22 October 2025, 18:36 PM

Auction full ‘golden spectrum’, lower prices

GSMA tells BTRC high costs, limited supply could slow digital expansion
22 October 2025, 18:35 PM

Is there any redress for airport fire victims?

The massive fire that engulfed the cargo complex at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday has left importers grappling with the loss of consignments worth crores of taka. They now face a painful question: is there any legal or financial redress for their losses?.There are two
21 October 2025, 19:04 PM

Govt to install solar panels at 46,000 schools, hospitals

The Power Division signed deals with five other government divisions under three ministries
21 October 2025, 18:43 PM

Favourable weather, higher acreage boost Aman outlook

Farmers and agriculturists said repeated floods and unfavourable weather affected Aman season paddy last year
20 October 2025, 18:54 PM

Indian firm halts bandwidth imports from Bangladesh

This move will directly affect internet connectivity in India's northeastern region
20 October 2025, 18:49 PM
20 October 2025, 18:45 PM

Airport fire may delay RMG, pharma production by at least two months

Manufacturers estimate losses could far exceed the value of destroyed raw materials
20 October 2025, 18:36 PM