Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem
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Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23
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Interim govt failed to deliver reforms due to lack of planning: CPD
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Pre-shipment credit refinance scheme extended until 2030: BB
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Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone
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BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law
5 April 2026, 21:20 PM
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PM forms private sector business council
4 April 2026, 20:20 PM
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Nagad posts highest ever MFS transaction in Q1
2 April 2026, 19:54 PM
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SBAC Bank has no liquidity crisis, depositors are safe: chairman
1 April 2026, 20:51 PM
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Foreign investors in wait-and-see mode until next election: Amir Khosru
The BNP leader speaks at DSE Brokers Association’s event on capital market
24 May 2025, 12:14 PM
NBR officials submit memorandum to chief adviser
Their four-point demand includes the repeal of the recently issued ordinance and the resignation of the NBR chairman
22 May 2025, 13:12 PM
IsDB to give $241.3m for climate-resilient bridges
Bangladesh has signed a $241.3 million financing agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to construct five climate-resilient bridges in the Mymensingh division.
21 May 2025, 18:32 PM
Islami Bank removes MD
The board of directors of Islami Bank has removed its managing director, Muhammad Monirul Moula, due to his alleged involvement in loan irregularities and mismanagement unearthed by an external audit.
21 May 2025, 18:21 PM
China cuts key rates to aid economy as trade war simmers
China cut benchmark lending rates for the first time since October on Tuesday, while major state banks lowered deposit rates as authorities work to ease monetary policy to help buffer the economy from the impact of the Sino-US trade war..The widely expected rate cuts are aimed at stimulati
20 May 2025, 16:34 PM
Kerosene, diesel to no longer cost the same
Kerosene and diesel will no longer cost the same, as per a new fuel pricing formula introduced by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division yesterday. ..As per the formula, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation’s (BPC) administrative costs and Eastern Refinery’s fuel processing costs hav
20 May 2025, 15:28 PM
ADP implementation lowest in five years
The government implemented only 41% of ADP in 10 months
19 May 2025, 14:46 PM
Must proceed with LDC graduation despite hurdles
Graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category will be a challenge for Bangladesh and there are many debates surrounding it, but the country has to graduate by 2026, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
17 May 2025, 18:10 PM
Revenue management at risk of coming under executive control: TIB
The Transparency International Bangladesh says about the new ordinance to abolish the NBR
17 May 2025, 14:43 PM
Focus on quality and compliance to thrive after LDC graduation
Bangladesh’s transition from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing one will require a strong focus on quality, regulatory compliance, adherence to global standards, and environmental sustainability, an expert said yesterday..However, as businesses feared an erosion in duty benefi
15 May 2025, 15:35 PM
Padma Oil managing director sends resignation letter from USA
He went there on leave to see his ailing wife
15 May 2025, 14:46 PM
Mohammad Hatem becomes BKMEA president
He will serve the association for the 2025–27 tenure
15 May 2025, 13:48 PM
Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore
However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025
15 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025
15 May 2025, 11:54 AM
IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last
The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.
14 May 2025, 18:10 PM
NBR restructuring just a ‘cosmetic reform’: BNP leader Moyeen Khan
Simple rebranding won’t resolve structural flaws, he says
14 May 2025, 16:25 PM
Raise customs duty to protect local chemical industry: LSMAB
Local producers of LABSA and SLES have capacity to meet country’s total demand, the association said
14 May 2025, 13:01 PM
Bepza secures $480 million investment this fiscal year so far
Today, Chinese firm Qingdao Dongfang agreed to invest $4.5 million in Ishwardi EPZ
13 May 2025, 11:46 AM
Local RMG to remain competitive even if tariffs rise
Bangladesh should improve garment quality and delivery speed amidst intense competition in global supply chains arising from US President Donald Trump’s recent reciprocal tariffs, said some international traders yesterday..Bangladesh has the opportunity to retain its competitive edge due t
12 May 2025, 15:42 PM
Work orders diverted from China, Vietnam may land in Bangladesh
The Trump administration’s tariff hike on China and Vietnam may divert work orders to Bangladesh, said a top leader of the Forum Panel, which will contest the upcoming Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elections, yesterday..It would be preferable if Banglad
11 May 2025, 15:00 PM