Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
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Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM
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Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM
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Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM
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NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM
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Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules
21 May 2026, 20:43 PM
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Productivity reforms key to restoring Bangladesh's growth: PRI
21 May 2026, 16:49 PM
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$15m investment comes for tent factory at Bepza economic zone
20 May 2026, 18:47 PM
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Bangladesh should modernise IP rules to attract more FDI: US diplomat
20 May 2026, 18:22 PM
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Govt removing trade barriers with EU: commerce minister
19 May 2026, 18:25 PM
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Goals set to bring good companies to market: DSE chairman
The DSE is trying to ensure tax benefits for investors and stop insider trading, he says at CMJF Talk
18 January 2025, 14:22 PM
Plot allocation in Patuakhali EPZ will begin in early 2026
Secretary to the Chief Adviser’s Office says after visiting the EPZ
18 January 2025, 11:54 AM
Inflation biggest concern for Bangladesh in 2025: WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases Global Risks Report 2025
16 January 2025, 13:13 PM
DCCI wants lower interest rates for private-sector credit growth
The leading chamber also demanded a loan classification deadline extension by 3 to 6 months
16 January 2025, 12:27 PM
Food processors protest tax hike
They also urge govt not to raise gas prices
16 January 2025, 11:54 AM
BSC to sell two fire-damaged ships as scrap at Tk 50cr
The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has decided to dispose of its two fire-damaged oil tankers, “Banglar Shourabh” and “Banglar Jyoti”, for Tk 50.56 crore, including value-added tax (VAT) and taxes..The amount was offered by Chattogram-based shipbreaker Master & Brothers, the highest
15 January 2025, 18:25 PM
US remains top country in credit card spending by Bangladeshis
The USA has been the top country in terms of international spending by Bangladeshi cardholders for the fifth consecutive month until November..The North American country replaced India in July last year when Bangladesh faced deadly student protests over public job quotas, which subsequentl
15 January 2025, 15:36 PM
Int'l yarn and fabric show begins in Dhaka
The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 (Winter Edition) began at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital’s Purbachal yesterday..Anwar Hossain, vice-chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau and administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exp
15 January 2025, 14:18 PM
Hasina, family members included in list for money laundering probe: BFIU
11 separate teams will be formed to investigate people, companies of 11 groups
15 January 2025, 13:41 PM
CPD teams up with Denmark for economic reform, green transition
Time has come to work on institutional strengthening, good governance, and make the systems transparent and accountable for Bangladesh, said Christian Brix Møller, the Danish ambassador to Bangladesh..He made the remarks at a signing ceremony with the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Dh
14 January 2025, 15:09 PM
India to promote its textiles as political crisis hits Bangladesh’s exports, say sources
India aims to boost its textile and garments industry in next month's budget with financial support, tariff cuts on key inputs and incentives to produce locally, two government sources said..An ongoing political crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh, opens new tab has prompted global retailers
14 January 2025, 15:02 PM
ADP spending fell 19% in Jul-Dec
Tk 50,002 crore was spent in the period
14 January 2025, 14:38 PM
Bangladesh-Pakistan trade yet to reach expected level
DCCI president says at meeting with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
14 January 2025, 12:57 PM
Tripartite panel formed to solve industrial sector problems
Labour adviser made president of the 60-member panel
14 January 2025, 11:43 AM
US top remittance source in Nov, Dhaka top recipient
The biggest source of all the remittance received by Bangladesh last November was the US, according to the latest report of Bangladesh Bank (BB)..Moreover, Dhaka secured the lion’s share of the foreign currencies..Bangladeshi migrants sent home $2,199.99 million in November. Of it, $
13 January 2025, 18:37 PM
Foreign fruits turn costlier for duty hike
Recent supplementary duty (SD) hikes on the import of fruits have dealt a fresh blow to people who were already cutting back on these delicacies since the imposition of regulatory duties in mid-2022..On January 9, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) increased the supplementary duty on the
13 January 2025, 15:35 PM
FICCI expresses concern over hikes in tax, SD
Increased costs of doing business could weaken operational capacity, the chamber said
13 January 2025, 10:41 AM
Manufacturers express concern on planned phasing out of single use plastic
They recommended promoting plastic recycling initiatives
12 January 2025, 14:40 PM
Independent directors not liable for finance company’s default: BB
Bangladesh Bank says in a new circular today
12 January 2025, 14:14 PM
Restaurant owners threaten strike over VAT hike on food bills
They would keep restaurants closed for a day as a token protest if their demand is not met
9 January 2025, 12:51 PM