11th edition of BAPA FoodPro begins today
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Business
Innovation ecosystem key to commercialising ideas: ICT minister
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Business
Ten banks account for 72% of total bad loans
10 September 2026
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Economy
Banks hire more women, offer less support
10 September 2026
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Economy
SPOTLIGHT / China is now a strategic cooperative partner
10 September 2026
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Economy
SPOTLIGHT / Govt signs investment promotion deal with Hong Kong
10 September 2026
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Economy
Brokers seek rules for share buyback, merger
10 September 2026
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Economy
Parliament scraps controversial bank ownership provision
10 September 2026
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Economy
Why Japanese companies stay in Bangladesh
10 September 2026
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Economy
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports
10 September 2026
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Economy
Diversify exports to Asian markets amid shifting global trade: economist
He added that currently about 12 percent of Bangladesh’s exports go to Asia—a share he described as disproportionately low given the region’s market potential
13 April 2026
Govt’s heavy bank borrowing tightens liquidity: DCCI
The chamber suggests a hike in the threshold for tax-free income to Tk 5 lakh for individuals
13 April 2026
Surviving the fortress: How Dhaka must navigate the US trade overhaul
For nations heavily reliant on the American market, the message is unambiguous
13 April 2026
SME Baishakhi Fair begins in Dhaka
The SME Foundation has, for the first time, organised a weeklong Baishakhi Fair to promote SME products, expand market access, and strengthen buyer linkages.
13 April 2026
Brokers seek three-month extension on margin rules
The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has asked the stock market regulator to extend the deadline for complying with new margin rules by three months.
13 April 2026
How AI could fight mobile banking fraud
As mobile financial fraud grows more sophisticated, an intelligent system that tracks how users type and swipe could offer a powerful shield for honest customers.
13 April 2026
Islami Bank MD sent on 1.5-month leave
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has sent its Managing Director, Md Omar Faruk Khan, on leave for more than one and a half months.
13 April 2026
Spend more, spend better on social sectors
The government needs to allocate more to education, health, and social protection in the upcoming budget, and ensure that the funds are properly utilised to create a better future for every child in the country, development specialists and donor agencies said yesterday.
13 April 2026
Islamic banks’ deposits rise 9.4% in Dec
Islamic banks now hold 24.38 percent of total deposits across the banking sector
13 April 2026
No room for illusory budgeting amid fiscal strain
Bangladesh can no longer afford “surreal” budgets built on inflated projections and political convenience, warned eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya.
13 April 2026
Inflation outpaces wages for 50 months
For many, negative real incomes have pushed protein off plates and now threaten a heavier debt burden
13 April 2026
Pahela Baishakh sales bounce back after two lean years
Sales of clothing items ahead of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali new year and the second largest annual shopping season after Eid, have rebounded this year after two subdued seasons marked by overlapping festivities and political uncertainty.
13 April 2026
Over 1,000 flights cancelled amid Middle East airspace shutdowns
Escalating Middle East conflict disrupt Dhaka’s air links, stranding passengers
12 April 2026
Poultry association seeks 50% tax cut in FY27 budget
As expenses continue to outpace earnings, many are forced to shut down operations
12 April 2026
RMG exports to US fall 2.54% in July-March
The US accounts for about 20 percent of the country’s total annual apparel exports
12 April 2026
Global gold rally and its impact on Bangladesh
In this subcontinent, gold has long been more than a commodity. It is a store of family wealth, a hedge against uncertainty and a refuge when confidence in financial markets weakens. In Bangladesh’s social fabric, gold also carries deep cultural meaning. For many women, wearing gold ornaments is not only a sign of financial security but an enduring expression of style and tradition, one for which families are willing to pay a premium even as prices climb.
12 April 2026
ICAB holds 22nd convocation
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) held its 22nd convocation at the InterContinental Dhaka yesterday, celebrating the achievements of newly qualified chartered accountants.
12 April 2026
Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Filon Poultry sign MoU for digital sales proceeds
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Filon Poultry & Fish Feeds PLC, an agro-based manufacturing company in Bangladesh, to facilitate the collection of sales proceeds through digital channels.
12 April 2026
Regulatory ‘time tax’ holding back investment, says World Bank
The World Bank (WB) has described regulatory burdens in Bangladesh as a tax on time and investment, saying they are holding back investment compared with peer economies.
12 April 2026
Fertiliser, irrigation woes may cut Boro output
Bangladesh may harvest a lower quantity of rice from the current Boro season as farmers have faced difficulties in ensuring adequate irrigation and fertiliser application, due to shortages of key production inputs, according to a projection by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
12 April 2026