Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem
9 April 2026, 20:47 PM
Business
Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23
9 April 2026, 20:08 PM
Business
Interim govt failed to deliver reforms due to lack of planning: CPD
9 April 2026, 18:26 PM
Business
Pre-shipment credit refinance scheme extended until 2030: BB
9 April 2026, 17:52 PM
Business
Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone
6 April 2026, 17:57 PM
Business
BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law
5 April 2026, 21:20 PM
Business
PM forms private sector business council
4 April 2026, 20:20 PM
Business
Explainer / What is Bangla QR?
2 April 2026, 21:01 PM
Business
Nagad posts highest ever MFS transaction in Q1
2 April 2026, 19:54 PM
Business
SBAC Bank has no liquidity crisis, depositors are safe: chairman
1 April 2026, 20:51 PM
Business
LC margin lowered for motorcars import
The LC margin can be set up based on the banker-customer relationship
2 January 2025, 13:17 PM
Stocks begin 2025 with modest gains
The stock market in Bangladesh began the new year on a positive note, with major indices showing an uptick on the first trading day of 2025..The DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose by 0.03 percent to close at 5,218 points, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains
1 January 2025, 18:14 PM
Taskforce led by Bida formed for semiconductor sector
Bida executive chairman will head the 13-member taskforce
1 January 2025, 15:12 PM
EPL (Export Link) Accessories will invest $8 million in Bepza EZ
The company will produce foam, carton, ploy, gum tape
1 January 2025, 11:47 AM
Experts divided over importance of SMP for telecom competition
Experts are divided over the implementation of significant market player (SMP) guidelines in the telecommunications sector..Some argue that broad implementation is essential for fair competition and investment, while others believe expanding network coverage and creating value for customer
1 January 2025, 05:12 AM
2024: A year of economic turmoil and transformation for Bangladesh
The year 2024 stands out as one of the most eventful and challenging periods in Bangladesh’s economic history. The nation grappled with an unprecedented banking crisis, soaring inflation, and several persistent macroeconomic challenges. These included low foreign exchange reserves, high youth un
31 December 2024, 13:47 PM
BFIU seeks bank account details of 12 journalists
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has requested information on the bank accounts of 12 journalists within three working days.
30 December 2024, 19:02 PM
Robi gets acting CEO, as Rajeev Sethi moves to a new role within Axiata
Riyaaz Rasheed, current CFO, will be the acting CEO with effect from February 1 of 2025
30 December 2024, 14:42 PM
Water transport strike disrupted supply chain
Inland water transport is still one of the major modes of cargo transportation in Bangladesh, a country crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers..Take the instance of transportation of cargo imported through the country’s premier seaport of Chattogram..Over 60 percent of the 10 crore tonne
29 December 2024, 18:03 PM
Bangladesh should harness expertise of NRBs to thrive globally: foreign adviser
Bangladesh should enhance the quality of its workforce, embrace innovation, upskill the labour force and harness the expertise of the non-resident Bangladeshis (NBRs) to thrive globally, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today..With improved ICT infrastructure and strategic rebranding
29 December 2024, 14:24 PM
Stocks gain for second day
The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose by 20.33 points today
29 December 2024, 11:07 AM
Economy can’t go forward without Islami Bank: BB governor
Ahsan H Mansur opens a branch of the bank in Ghatail of Tangail
28 December 2024, 14:21 PM
Transport workers’ strike hits importers hard
1.5 million tonnes of imported goods got stuck at 50 ports
28 December 2024, 13:03 PM
REHAB fair ends with Tk 403 crore worth of sales, bookings
The five-day exhibition attracted 17,729 visitors
27 December 2024, 12:07 PM
BAT to invest Tk 28cr to raise production capacity
British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh is planning to invest Tk 28.38 crore to enhance its production capacity to meet the growing demand for its products..In a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange website yesterday, the company said the investment would be sourced through a combinati
26 December 2024, 18:42 PM
32 NRBs awarded
A total of 32 non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in areas like education, healthcare, industry, financial services and agriculture after returning to the country..Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Ahmed handed over the awards during an event,
26 December 2024, 18:09 PM
Stocks rise after falling for three days
The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose 15.12 points today
26 December 2024, 14:00 PM
Economic stabilisation should be first priority
Speakers say at annual ICMAB conference
25 December 2024, 14:42 PM
Central Counterparty denies allegations of operational inefficiencies
Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) has rejected concerns of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over the lack of governance and transparency as well as operational inefficiencies at the clearing and settlement company..Instead, the CCBL alleged that its activities are being delayed
24 December 2024, 18:56 PM
Shipping adviser angered by slow auction process of Chattogram customs
Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Chattogram Custom House for its slow progress in clearing auctionable goods and vehicles piled up in various yards and auction sheds at Chattogram port. He warned that action would be taken if the
24 December 2024, 18:14 PM