Reciprocal trade deal with US limits Bangladesh’s energy options: Debapriya
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Regulator approves Bangladesh’s first Orange bond worth Tk 158.5 crore
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Farmers pay more for fertilisers despite no major shortage
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Foreign loan commitments rise, but disbursal slows
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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
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Vietnam textile firms strengthen resilience amid rising global risks
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh seeks New Zealand’s support for RCEP
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
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Pharma sector needs urgent reforms
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Aristopharma, bKash team up to enable direct stakeholder payouts
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Organisation News
United Power profit rises 47% on lower costs
United Power Generation and Distribution Company’s profit grew 47 percent for the year ended June 30, 2025, buoyed by stable foreign exchange rates, higher production, and lower finance costs.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Tourists can visit St Martin’s from Nov, but it ‘really’ opens in Dec
While the government will allow tourists to visit, no one will be permitted to stay overnight in November
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Robi’s profit surge contrasts with GP’s decline in Jan-Sept
Robi's profit surged 55 percent year-on-year to Tk 625 crore
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Snail-paced G2G economic zones show uneven progress
Japanese zone ready, Chinese yet to start physical work, Indian projects scrapped
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP to abolish Financial Institutions Division if voted to power
The BNP will abolish the Financial Institutions Division under the Ministry of Finance if it returns to power, said the party’s Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
BSC’s new ship commences maiden voyage
One of the two newly purchased bulk carriers by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) commenced its maiden commercial voyage yesterday.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt plans to merge six investment agencies. Will this yield desired benefits?
The government has decided to hire a foreign consulting firm to design the unification, said Bida officials.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Future of banking
The global banking industry is undergoing transformative change. This shift, driven by technology and artificial intelligence (AI), is reshaping many long-established banking practices. Here are some of the key trends shaping the sector worldwide.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Education system failing to produce skilled human resources
Speakers tell DCCI discussion
27 October 2025, 13:58 PM
Dhaka stocks fall for second session
The DSEX lost 40.12 points to close at 5,086.85
27 October 2025, 11:30 AM
Policy-making should be left to policymakers, not bureaucrats: Amir Khosru
He stressed reducing physical interactions between citizens and government officials to fight corruption
27 October 2025, 09:22 AM
Pakistan expresses interest in importing jute from Bangladesh
Pakistan specifically showed interest in bilateral trade
27 October 2025, 08:15 AM
700 MHz auction: sound investment or risky bet?
As per the spectrum roadmap published by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the regulator plans to auction the 700 MHz band this year. The base price has been set at Tk 263 crore per MHz of spectrum. With 7.5 percent VAT, the cost rises to Tk 284 crore per MHz, though the government is considering a 10 percent discount on this steep rate.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Exports to US rise 10% in July-Sept. Will it continue?
Apparel makers supplying basic low-cost items optimistic about strong demand in coming months
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Machinery imports rebound
In terms of intermediate goods, LC opening rose by 1.59% during the period
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh buys US wheat to reduce trade gap
The price gap between American and Russian wheat currently ranges between $75 and $80 per tonne
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
How many subscribers did Starlink gain in five months in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh currently has 13.53 crore internet subscribers, including 1.45 crore broadband, 12.08 crore mobile users
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
US, Vietnam agree to boost trade
The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20 percent tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House said on Sunday.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
BSEC forms shariah council for Islamic securities
The council is also necessary for the development of an Islamic capital market
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt steps in to spread rice mills more evenly across country
New automatic rice mills will now need a no-objection certificate
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM