Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
Star Business Report
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
Star Business Report
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
Star Business Report
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM Business
Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules
Star Business Report
21 May 2026, 20:43 PM Business
Productivity reforms key to restoring Bangladesh's growth: PRI
Star Business Report
21 May 2026, 16:49 PM Business
$15m investment comes for tent factory at Bepza economic zone
Star Business Report
20 May 2026, 18:47 PM Business
Bangladesh should modernise IP rules to attract more FDI: US diplomat
Star Business Report
20 May 2026, 18:22 PM Business

Payra thermal power plant resumes full production

The Payra 1,320MW Thermal Power Plant in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali has resumed full production following a roughly two-month halt for maintenance works on its second unit and test runs of a neighbouring facility..Upon completing maintenance works, which began on November 9 last year,
8 January 2025, 18:07 PM

Stakeholders outraged by proposed tax hike on mobile phone use

If implemented, total tax burden on mobile phone users will be around 56.3%
8 January 2025, 12:59 PM

RMG exports grew moderately in 2024 despite headwinds

In spite of turbulent times prevailing both at home and abroad, garment exports from Bangladesh grew in 2024 by 7.23 percent year-on-year to $38.48 billion, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)..This is due to an increasing demand for clothing with the fall of inflation in major
6 January 2025, 16:28 PM

High prices, freight costs take a toll on vegetable exports

The exports of fresh vegetables decreased 57.93 percent year-on-year in the first six months of the current fiscal year, official figures showed..Vegetables fetched $70.36 million in the July-December period of fiscal year 2023-24, and in the same period of fiscal year 2024-25 it was $29.6
6 January 2025, 15:18 PM

Renata ships first batch of psychiatric disorder medicines to US

The tablet, Risperidone, is locally marketed as Sperid
6 January 2025, 14:26 PM

Stocks rebound riding on large-cap shares

The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose 0.65% today
6 January 2025, 13:56 PM

Dhaka stocks fall for second day

Technical glitch delays day’s stock trading at the DSE by 1.5 hours
5 January 2025, 11:50 AM

Engine oil sales double in 5 years

Annual sales of engine oil in Bangladesh more than doubled to Tk 8,000 crore in 2024 from Tk 3,616 crore five years ago, driven by higher prices, increased mobility, industrial growth and overall economic activities..And the sector is expected to clock more growth in the coming years, indu
4 January 2025, 18:03 PM

First Security’s MD sent on leave for loan irregularities

An internal audit found Syed Waseque Md Ali’s involvement in loan irregularities with S Alam’s companies
4 January 2025, 15:05 PM

NBR’s national single window launched for simpler trade procedures

Seven out of 19 customs agencies have been integrated
2 January 2025, 14:37 PM

Prime Leaf Processing Company to Invest $8.84 Million in Bepza EZ

The factory will create 100 jobs and produce 36,000 tonnes of tobacco products annually
2 January 2025, 13:51 PM

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