Govt shelves plan to buy 50,000 tonnes of potatoes

After months of promises, interim govt has withdrawn its plan to purchase 50,000 tonnes of potatoes
20 November 2025, 14:21 PM

New IPO rules may discourage investors

The new draft rules on initial public offerings (IPOs) are complex and discouraging for investors and entrepreneurs, according to stakeholders.
19 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Adopt sustainable energy to protect economy: experts

Bangladesh must urgently transition to a sustainable and investment-ready energy system to protect industrial growth and ensure economic stability, experts said at a policy dialogue today..The dialogue, titled “Enabling Bangladesh’s Growth and Prosperity: Developing a Sustainable Power
19 November 2025, 16:23 PM

Gold prices rise again after a day of decline

Just a day after reducing prices, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) today announced a hike in the rates of the precious metal..The association said it will sell gold at Tk 209,520 per bhori, effective from tomorrow, up by Tk 2,613 or 1.26 percent per bhori. One bhori is equivale
19 November 2025, 16:10 PM

Half of Bangladeshi firms expect global growth in next two years

Half of Bangladeshi firms are very confident that their international businesses will grow over the next two years, according to a new HSBC survey..The British multinational bank found that the local sentiment is stronger than the global average of 41 percent..“Bangladeshi businesses
19 November 2025, 15:53 PM

Gold prices fall once again

Gold will be sold at Tk 206,907 per bhori, down Tk 1,364 (0.65%) from the Tk 208,272 rate set on November 16
18 November 2025, 16:18 PM

Robi faces complaints from GP, Banglalink over Airtel branding

The two operators are demanding a formal investigation
18 November 2025, 15:28 PM

Govt to import 6.5 lakh tonnes of rice, wheat

The government is all set to import 6.5 lakh tonnes of food grains to boost national food stocks and ensure a buffer against volatility in rice and wheat prices..The advisory committee on economic affairs approved the Food Ministry’s proposals today. .Under government-to-governme
18 November 2025, 14:30 PM

Platform launched to bolster supply chains ahead of LDC exit

The government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has launched a platform today aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s supply chains to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth as the country prepares to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category next year..Name
18 November 2025, 13:23 PM

Govt amends labour law lowering trade union requirement

The development comes despite opposition from businesses, as they think allowing trade unions with such a low number of workers may affect stability
18 November 2025, 07:33 AM

Tangail BSCIC park blows past six deadlines, cost rises 2.5 times

Nearly a decade ago, the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) took up a project to build an industrial park in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail. The goal was noble—creating employment through industrialisation two years after implementation and eventually reducing poverty.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Sammilito Islami Bank may onboard foreign investors

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) wants to bring in strategic foreign investors for the new shariah-based Sammilito Islami Bank, which is being created through the merger of five troubled Islamic lenders, according to BB Governor Ahsan H Mansur..Days after the central bank gave the preliminary appr
16 November 2025, 16:20 PM

Garment exports to US rise 5% in July-October

Garment exports to the USA, the country’s largest single export destination, increased by 5.14 percent to $2.59 billion during July-October, despite facing a 20 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the US under President Donald Trump’s administration..The USA accounted for 19.92 percent of
16 November 2025, 16:10 PM

Swiss firm to run Pangaon container terminal for 22 years

The government has finalised the process to appoint Switzerland-based logistics firm Medlog SA to manage and operate the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal in Keraniganj for 22 years...An agreement is expected to be signed this afternoon between the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and
16 November 2025, 15:40 PM

'Disease outbreaks a major concern for aquaculture sector'

Disease outbreaks remain a major concern for Bangladesh’s aquaculture sector due to inconsistent biosecurity practices across the country, said Abu Tahir Muhammad Zaber, secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock..He made the remarks at a programme organised by the Aquaculture Ne
16 November 2025, 15:12 PM

Economy stabilising despite challenges: Salehuddin

Bangladesh has made notable progress in stabilising its economy in recent months, finance adviser said today
16 November 2025, 14:45 PM

BSC’s new bulk carrier makes maiden voyage to Ctg from China

The newly acquired bulk carrier of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), MV Banglar Progoti, is currently on its maiden commercial voyage to Chattogram...The vessel departed the Chinese port of Dangdong on November 4 carrying 60,500 tonnes of slag, a key raw material for cement prod
16 November 2025, 13:15 PM

Ibn Sina Pharma’s profit doubles in Jul-Sept

The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Industry reported a sharp rise in earnings in the July-September quarter, with profit more than doubling on the back of strong revenue growth and higher other income.
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to sign deal with APM Terminals to develop, operate Laldia for 30 years

The Laldia container terminal is expected to start operations by 2029
12 November 2025, 11:54 AM

Monno Ceramic’s profit triples in July-Sep

Monno Ceramic Industries posted a more than threefold rise in profit in the July-September quarter of fiscal 2025-26, driven by stronger revenue and improved operational efficiency.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM