Reciprocal trade deal with US limits Bangladesh’s energy options: Debapriya
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Business
Regulator approves Bangladesh’s first Orange bond worth Tk 158.5 crore
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Business
Farmers pay more for fertilisers despite no major shortage
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Foreign loan commitments rise, but disbursal slows
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Starlink gains just 3,500 users after 8 months in Bangladesh
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
WTO conference concludes without major agreements
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Vietnam textile firms strengthen resilience amid rising global risks
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh seeks New Zealand’s support for RCEP
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Pharma sector needs urgent reforms
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Aristopharma, bKash team up to enable direct stakeholder payouts
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Organisation News
Unauthorised handsets to be finally blocked from December
Officials of BTRC said that existing unauthorised phones currently in use will not be blocked
29 October 2025, 09:07 AM
Economy shows early signs of recovery: PRI
While remittances and foreign reserves have improved slightly, the overall economic situation remains under pressure
29 October 2025, 08:52 AM
S Alam files international arbitration claims over asset freeze: FT report
Lawyers for Alam lodged the request on Monday
29 October 2025, 08:17 AM
Over half of private employees say financial stress hurts productivity: study
The Employee Benefit Trends Study also found that 41% of respondents link financial stress to mental health issues
28 October 2025, 18:02 PM
BGMEA seeks review of labour law changes
Leaders claim amendments to labour definition, union rules and benefits defy prior agreement
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC wants 5.5% of revenue from broadband operators
This could eventually lead to higher net bills, slower speeds
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
AKS now country’s largest steel maker
With this, Bangladesh's steel production capacity has reached a new high of around 1.36 crore tonnes
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh at AI crossroads
When Riaz Mahmud’s small textile printing factory faced obsolescence from an AI-powered competitor, he stood at a precipice familiar to millions of Bangladeshis: be rendered obsolete by the coming wave or learn to ride it. He mortgaged his home to import a digital printer, taught himself the software and transformed his business. His old workshop is silent, but a new and resilient enterprise now thrives.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Onion farmers forced to buy fertiliser above govt rates
Price hikes drive up production costs, dampen early cultivation
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Singapore-China JV to invest $27.57m in Bepza EZ Star
Journey Outdoors Bangladesh Co Ltd, a Singapore- and China-owned company, will invest $27.57 million to set up a high-end garments and outdoor products manufacturing factory at the Bepza Economic Zone (Bepza EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Gold price may hit about $5,000 over 12 months
The price of gold is expected to hit $4,980 a troy ounce over the next 12 months, up some 27 percent from current levels, delegates to the London Bullion Market Association’s (LBMA) annual gathering in Kyoto predicted on Tuesday.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
IMF to begin fifth review for $5.5b loan
Bangladesh is expected to receive the sixth instalment of $450 million in January
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Marico Bangladesh’s sales growth highest in 15 years
Marico Bangladesh Ltd (MBL), a leading consumer goods company, reported over 20 percent year-on-year growth in sales in the first half of its financial year, marking its highest growth in at least 15 years...According to its half-yearly financial statements released today, the li
28 October 2025, 15:20 PM
Govt tightens rules on foreign borrowing to boost project efficiency
The move aims to boost project efficiency while minimising delays and cost overruns
28 October 2025, 14:40 PM
NBFI, engineering losses drag key stock index down
The DSEX lost 2.72 points to close at 5,084.12
28 October 2025, 11:02 AM
BB eases rules for power import payments
The move aims to streamline and facilitate smooth payments for electricity imports
28 October 2025, 11:02 AM
MJL Bangladesh recommends 52% dividend
Its consolidated net operating cash flow per share fell compared to the previous year
28 October 2025, 11:02 AM
Olympic Industries triples dividend payout as profit hits four‑year high
Earnings per share stood at Tk 10.06
28 October 2025, 11:02 AM
Businesses urge review of labour law over investment and industry concerns
The appeal comes less than a week after a revision to the draft ordinance on labour law
28 October 2025, 08:50 AM
Reckitt Bangladesh posts 21% profit rise as finance costs fall
The company's revenue climbed 10 percent to Tk 148.71 crore
28 October 2025, 08:17 AM