Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone

The company will produce a wide range of items, including steel, aluminium and iron frames, fibreglass poles, tents and sleeping bags
6 April 2026, 17:57 PM

BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law

The association made the call in a press conference
5 April 2026, 21:20 PM

PM forms private sector business council

The Private Sector Advisory Council has nine members
4 April 2026, 20:20 PM

What is Bangla QR?

Bangla QR is Bangladesh’s interoperable national quick response (QR) payment standard introduced by Bangladesh Bank.
2 April 2026, 21:01 PM

Nagad posts highest ever MFS transaction in Q1

The company transacted Tk 111,355 crore in 2026’s first three months, posting a 21% year-on-year growth
2 April 2026, 19:54 PM
1 April 2026, 20:51 PM

Securing Bangladesh’s energy future

In recent weeks, energy has been one of the most discussed topics—whether in the news, seminars, articles, or the global stock market—not just for Bangladesh but for the rest of the world. Securing energy resources is key, as it determines how the economy will prosper in the years ahead.
1 April 2026, 19:34 PM

Remittance inflow hits all-time high

Migrants sent home $3.75 billion in March this year
1 April 2026, 18:50 PM

Revisiting tax policies for private sector employees in FY27 budget

Bangladesh’s tax system has traditionally been based on the principle of progressive taxation—an equitable framework where higher-income individuals contribute proportionately more, enabling the state to finance public welfare.
1 April 2026, 17:50 PM

Bank Asia to buy Bank Alfalah’s Bangladesh operations at Tk 580 crore

The shareholders of Bank Alfalah gave go-ahead to the acquisition on March 26
29 March 2026, 20:32 PM

No plan to hike tax, govt eyes stronger revenue growth: PM’s adviser

The government has ruled out any increase in tax rates, opting instead to expand the tax base and curb evasion to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio, said Rashed Al Titumir, economic adviser to the prime minister.
29 March 2026, 17:19 PM

Breaking the syndicate: AI for fair prices

Bangladesh is home to a thriving market for essential goods, and this has a major weakness as well: the overwhelming control of a few powerful companies. Instead of competing, these firms cooperate, allowing them to dictate supply and prices.
28 March 2026, 21:08 PM

S&P warns of heightened energy vulnerability for Bangladesh

Bangladesh remains at “a greater risk” due to heavy reliance on imported fuel and weaker external positions
28 March 2026, 20:42 PM
28 March 2026, 17:24 PM

WTO flags trade risks from Middle East crisis

The prolonged high oil prices resulting from the Middle East conflict could lower the global trade forecast by 0.5 percentage points, from 1.9 percent to 1.4 percent, said the director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Okonjo-Iweala.
26 March 2026, 19:58 PM

Gold sees Tk 36,000 price cut in three weeks

Each bhori of gold costs Tk 2.41 lakh today, down from around Tk 2.77 lakh on March 3
25 March 2026, 19:05 PM

Dhaka to showcase South Asia’s pharma strength

The Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) will organise two expos from March 29-31
24 March 2026, 18:27 PM

Middle East tensions may slow remittance inflows: BB

The crisis has forced the cancellation of over 600 Middle East-bound flights from Bangladesh
17 March 2026, 17:32 PM

Bida outlines 180-day action plan for better investment climate

The roadmap targets coordinated reforms across four key agencies
16 March 2026, 19:45 PM

Bangladesh Bank asks bankers to avoid cars, use public transport

Bangladesh Bank issues energy-saving directive
11 March 2026, 17:27 PM