Civil aviation minister orders zero‑tolerance on Biman luggage theft
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Aviation
Dhaka eyes RCEP entry with Wellington’s backing
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Business
WTO conference ends without final declaration
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Business
Stagnant Saarc exports reveal Bangladesh’s trade risks
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Economy
Pharma sector faces supply risks amid Iran war fallout
30 March 2026, 00:21 AM
Economy
Cold storage owners want govt aid for disaster-hit potato growers
30 March 2026, 00:19 AM
Economy
Food exports to the Gulf feel war shock
29 March 2026, 23:59 PM
Economy
Half of Japanese firms in Bangladesh expect profits in 2026
30 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Economy
66 WTO members adopt interim e-Com pact
30 March 2026, 00:05 AM
Economy
Bank Asia to buy Bank Alfalah’s Bangladesh operations at Tk 580cr
30 March 2026, 00:04 AM
Economy
Gold hits two-week high
Gold prices rose 2 percent on Monday, hitting their highest level in two weeks, as weak US economic data bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, while a softer dollar lent further support to bullion.
10 November 2025, 18:00 PM
The AI revolution has a power problem
In the race for AI dominance, American tech giants have the money and the chips, but their ambitions have hit a new obstacle: electric power.
10 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Private sector seeks six-year delay to LDC graduation
Business leaders tell UN delegation that past growth figures were inflated
10 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Fix tax rates for illegal phones before NEIR launch
BTRC writes to tax authority
10 November 2025, 18:00 PM
LDC graduation must drive deeper reforms: experts
Star Business Report.As Bangladesh nears its 2026 graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, economists and business leaders have urged the government to use the milestone as a turning point for deeper reforms, stronger competitiveness, and global integration rather than mere
10 November 2025, 16:00 PM
Formulate green inclusive finance framework to boost climate resilience: Experts to govt
They spoke at a discussion on green inclusive finance
10 November 2025, 15:56 PM
Gold price rises to Tk 204,283 a bhori
The new rate will be effective from tomorrow
10 November 2025, 15:25 PM
Laldia Char Terminal boosts Ctg port’s container storage capacity by 10,000 TEUs
The Ctg port’s capacity has risen from 56,000 TEUs to 66,000 TEUs
10 November 2025, 12:24 PM
BGMEA asks members not to respond to RSC letter
BGMEA said a final position would be shared after discussions in the upcoming RSC meeting
10 November 2025, 09:31 AM
NBR launches online VAT refund module for faster reimbursement
This will enable the transfer of refundable VAT amounts directly to taxpayers’ designated bank accounts
10 November 2025, 06:08 AM
Labour law changes ignite union row
Employers said the changes could lead to confusion and unrest at factories
9 November 2025, 18:18 PM
No more closed-end mutual funds
BSEC proposes in draft regulations
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Sammilito Islami Bank gets BB nod
Sammilito Islami Bank, the proposed largest shariah-based state-owned bank set to be formed through the merger of five troubled banks, got the preliminary approval from the Bangladesh Bank yesterday.
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Independence of BB: the next big economic reform
In a capitalist economy, an independent central bank isn’t just something to argue for—it’s essential for a country’s growth and economic stability.
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt slashes Aman paddy procurement target
The food ministry plans to buy 50,000 tonnes of Aman paddy from the current season
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Vietnam’s garment industry rebounds, but challenges loom
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry has shown clear signs of recovery in 2025, bouncing back after a difficult period of stagnation.
9 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Reserves fall to $26.43 billion
$1.61 billion ACU payment settled today
9 November 2025, 14:10 PM
Sammilito Islami Bank secures preliminary licence
Tk 20,000 crore set aside for the bank, merging five troubled lenders
9 November 2025, 13:47 PM
Bangladesh to showcase semiconductor strength in Malaysia
The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association will organise a three-day roadshow
9 November 2025, 12:19 PM
Govt may allow onion imports if prices stay high: adviser
So far, around 2,800 applications have been submitted for onion imports
9 November 2025, 11:53 AM