Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM
Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM
Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM
Business
Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules
21 May 2026, 20:43 PM
Business
Productivity reforms key to restoring Bangladesh's growth: PRI
21 May 2026, 16:49 PM
Business
$15m investment comes for tent factory at Bepza economic zone
20 May 2026, 18:47 PM
Business
Bangladesh should modernise IP rules to attract more FDI: US diplomat
20 May 2026, 18:22 PM
Business
Govt removing trade barriers with EU: commerce minister
19 May 2026, 18:25 PM
Business
BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cash-outs
19 May 2026, 17:59 PM
Business
Ctg Chamber’s biennial election on May 23
18 May 2026, 20:22 PM
Business
Business leaders demand swift FBCCI polls
They also called for a private-sector administrator, at a meeting with the commerce minister
19 April 2026, 19:11 PM
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
Bangladesh has imported a large volume of wheat within nine and a half months of this fiscal year, exceeding the total amount imported in the previous year.
16 April 2026, 21:42 PM
UNI Global Union lauds amended labour law of Bangladesh
UNI Global is an international platform of trade unions.
15 April 2026, 20:15 PM
iFarmer secures $1.5m foreign funding to strengthen agri value chain
The funding comes from Swiss market access platform Symbiotics
15 April 2026, 19:26 PM
Automotive trade show begins on April 23
The event will bring together multiple segments of the automotive industry under one roof
15 April 2026, 18:52 PM
Restoring trust in Bangladesh’s capital market: how blockchain and AI can end IPO fraud
The capital market in Bangladesh faces persistent problems with trust
15 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford
Bangladesh's Starlink service is currently among the most responsive in the Asia-Pacific, but high package prices make it unaffordable for ordinary households, according to a new report by Ookla, a global internet performance-tracking firm.
13 April 2026, 21:26 PM
Transaction-based reference rate introduced in money market
From now on, interest rates will no longer be determined solely based on banks’ quoted rates
13 April 2026, 18:53 PM
Tax return deadline extended for companies until May 15
This is the second extension of the deadline
13 April 2026, 17:29 PM
Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem
The war in the Middle East could weigh on Bangladesh’s economy, disrupting output in key sectors, particularly the readymade garment (RMG) industry, according to a study by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem)
9 April 2026, 20:47 PM
Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23
The expenditure hit Tk 1.07 lakh crore, down from Tk 1.15 lakh crore in the previous year
9 April 2026, 20:08 PM
Interim govt failed to deliver reforms due to lack of planning: CPD
The last interim government was legitimate, but it was not elected and lacked both economic philosophy and planning
9 April 2026, 18:26 PM
Pre-shipment credit refinance scheme extended until 2030: BB
The aim is to ensure continued financing support for export-oriented industries amid persistent global economic uncertainty
9 April 2026, 17:52 PM
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
SBAC Bank has no liquidity crisis, depositors are safe: chairman
The bank celebrates its 13th anniversary
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