Banks’ bad loans surpass Tk 6 lakh crore again
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BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
1 September 2026
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Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises
1 September 2026
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Remittance rises 22% in August
1 September 2026
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Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
31 August 2026
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Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
31 August 2026
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Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
31 August 2026
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Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
30 August 2026
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Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
29 August 2026
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Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
29 August 2026
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Sponsors, directors of Asiatic Laboratories barred from selling shares
The BSEC finds irregularities in use of IPO proceeds and inconsistencies in expansion plans
17 February 2026
AI, circular economy must align with national priorities: experts
They spoke at a seminar on circular economy organised by the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
17 February 2026
Remittance inflow jumps 45% ahead of polls
Migrants sent home $3.17 billion in January
1 February 2026
Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far
The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026
BTMA temporarily backtracks from mill closure move
The government assured them of resolving the problems through stakeholder consultations
29 January 2026
Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Dhaka
The ICT Division, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority and Bangladesh Computer Samity are jointly organising the four-day show
27 January 2026
Chinese firm to invest $16.34 million at Bepza Economic Zone
It will establish a factory to produce bra cups, bra wire, and luggage hardware.
27 January 2026
South Korean company to invest $80m in Bepza EZ
It will establish a large-scale bag, luggage, and high-end garments manufacturing facility
26 January 2026
Govt debt jumps 28% to Tk 7.45 lakh crore in FY25
The authorities borrowed more to cover budget deficits amid sluggish revenue collection
24 January 2026
BIDA launches outward remittance repatriation approval service
It enables digital processing for approvals related to royalty, technical know-how, technical assistance, and franchise fees
22 January 2026
IDRA announces winners of Insurance Excellence Award 2025
MetLife best in life insurance category, Pragati in non-life
19 January 2026
New mechanised irrigation promises to save water, labour
Not all crops require flood irrigation, and using it on wheat, corn, onions, garlic, sugarcane, and other winter crops causes water wastage and may even harm the crop itself. To address this, the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is testing a centre-pivot irrigation system to deliver water precisely to maintain optimal soil moisture.
18 January 2026
NBFIs’ bad loan ratio climbs to 37.11% in signs of growing stress
The rise reflects growing stress in the overall financial sector
18 January 2026
FICCI condemns attacks on foreign-invested smartphone retailers
Such unlawful activities created panic across the industry, the leading chamber said
15 January 2026
Zant Accessories to invest Tk 80 crore in National Special Economic Zone
The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles
14 January 2026
AkijBashir launches country’s first three-layer insulated wire
AkijBashir Group has officially entered Bangladesh’s electrical wire and cable industry with the launch of its new brand, AkijBashir Cables, introducing the country’s first three-layer insulated electrical wire..The announcement was made at a formal ceremony at the Bangladesh-China Friends
8 January 2026
Improved corporate culture can reduce insider trading: experts
Ahsan Habib, professor of financial accounting at Massey University in New Zealand, discussed insider trading profitability
8 January 2026
Robi withdraws from 700 MHz spectrum auction
BTRC will go ahead with the auction plan, as preparations have been ongoing since 2024
7 January 2026
Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days
However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026
Govt withdraws decision to cut rates of savings certificates
Reinstates current rates for the next six months
4 January 2026