Businesses alarmed by repeated fires

A series of fires leave entrepreneurs anxious about what might come next
18 October 2025, 18:40 PM

How Bangladesh’s surcharge and wealth tax system works

The richer you are, the more tax you pay
18 October 2025, 18:01 PM

Microfinance institutions may get a digital bank

The MRA official added that he would personally advocate for the proposal
18 October 2025, 15:55 PM

No shortage in international bandwidth supply: BSCPLC

Domestically, 4,200 Gbps is already in use while an additional 3,000 Gbps is available for allocation
18 October 2025, 13:00 PM

Dhaka stocks sink to three‑month low

The DSEX lost 164.3 points to finish at 5,119.42
18 October 2025, 11:26 AM

How tough it is to start a business in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Business Climate Index evaluates different sectors
18 October 2025, 11:20 AM

Pacific Jeans shuts down all 8 Ctg EPZ factories indefinitely after worker unrest

Factory assets vandalised, officials assaulted during clashes
17 October 2025, 13:23 PM

NBR collection jumps 20% in first quarter of FY26

Tax collection jumped 20 percent year-on-year in the July-September quarter, the highest in recent years, buoyed by robust growth in value-added tax (VAT) and income tax receipts.
17 October 2025, 11:21 AM

Bangladesh should tap Asian markets as protectionism reshapes trade: experts

As rising protectionism across major economies continues to shape global trade, Bangladesh should pivot towards emerging Asian markets to expand its trade horizons, experts said yesterday.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Padma Bank seeks Tk 3,500cr bailout

The crisis-hit Padma Bank has sought a Tk 3,500 crore bailout package from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to continue its banking operations, but the regulator is planning to either merge or liquidate the troubled lender.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Weak research linkages slow agri progress: experts

Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in agriculture, but key challenges remain in areas such as crop diversification, technology adoption, market connectivity and climate resilience, according to agri specialists at a programme marking World Food Day.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

IMF cuts growth outlook amid tighter policies, election uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut Bangladesh’s growth projection, citing three key factors — a tighter monetary and fiscal policy mix, uncertainty stemming from US tariffs, and the upcoming national election.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Workplace deaths recurring for culture of impunity’

A culture of impunity has arisen over workplace accidents and the resultant deaths of workers in Bangladesh. This is because justice is yet to be ensured in related cases, even though such accidents, deaths, and injuries are recurrent.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Invest more in education, healthcare to end poverty

In the village of Kuralia, under Sirajganj Sadar upazila, about 125 kilometres northwest of Dhaka, Moklesur Rahman once earned a living as a handloom weaver.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Business climate improves, but remains challenging

The country’s business climate showed slight improvement in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 after a decline the previous year, according to the Bangladesh Business Climate Index (BBX).
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Sticky business: India’s purchases of Russian oil

India said Thursday that its energy priority was the interest of its citizens, after US President Donald Trump said New Delhi had promised it will stop buying Russian oil.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Barishal most business-friendly division

Barishal has emerged as the most business-friendly division in Bangladesh, followed by Sylhet and Mymensingh, while Dhaka and Chattogram failed to secure top positions despite being the country’s largest business hubs...This was disclosed in the Bangladesh Business Climate Index (BBX
16 October 2025, 15:58 PM

Bangladesh's business climate improves slightly

MCCI, PEB jointly prepare Bangladesh Business Climate Index
16 October 2025, 14:02 PM

Nepal wants to take more jute from Bangladesh

Nepalese envoy expressed the country’s willingness to the commerce adviser
16 October 2025, 12:26 PM

Bangladesh, Pakistan vow stronger labour cooperation

Pakistan's Labour Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar highlighted the need for regular labour dialogue and technical collaboration
16 October 2025, 11:26 AM