India seeks to continue anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products
18 June 2026, 22:10 PM
Business
Ambitious targets could push budget deficit to Tk 4 lakh crore
18 June 2026, 22:02 PM
Business
FICCI praises policy stability, warns on revenue collection goals
18 June 2026, 21:38 PM
Business
BB eases forex rules for ship leasing by local companies
18 June 2026, 19:49 PM
Business
Budget sends positive signal for investment, jobs: IBFB
18 June 2026, 16:59 PM
Business
Netherlands emerges as top foreign investor in Bangladesh in 2025
18 June 2026, 14:25 PM
Business
Higher taxes may raise steel production costs
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Agriculture budget rises, but challenges remain for farmers: experts
17 June 2026, 21:08 PM
Business
Tax hikes to raise production costs by Tk 12,000 a tonne: steel makers
17 June 2026, 18:17 PM
Business
Govt plans two free trade zones near major ports
17 June 2026, 15:36 PM
Business
Raw material commodity prices expected to rise as demand recovers
World Bank economists say
28 February 2024, 12:49 PM
What most Bangladeshis consider a safe investment?
North South University conducted a survey with the support of MetLife Bangladesh
28 February 2024, 11:50 AM
Internet to be disrupted on March 2
Submarine cable SEA-ME-WE-4 will remain disconnected for maintenance for 12 hours from 7am
28 February 2024, 11:20 AM
Mercantile Bank’s authorised capital to rise to Tk 2,000 crore
Mercantile Bank PLC’s authorised capital will go up to Tk 2,000 crore from Tk 1,200 crore now
28 February 2024, 10:07 AM
Forum panel to offer recovery plan for garment sector, beef up compliance
The Forum panel, one of the platforms that is contesting in the BGMEA polls, said it will come up with a recovery plan for the struggling garment sector, beef up compliance, and work to make businesses easier if it is elected
28 February 2024, 09:07 AM
United Insurance’s profit rises slightly in 2023
United Insurance Company Ltd witnessed a modest increase in profit to Tk 7.92 crore in 2023
28 February 2024, 07:25 AM
Standard Ceramic’s loss more than doubles in Q1
Standard Ceramic Industries Ltd, a tableware ceramic manufacturer, posted a Tk 47.42 crore in loss in the July-September period of the financial year 2023-24
28 February 2024, 07:16 AM
Alif Industries to take over two companies
Alif Industries Ltd plans to take over an export-oriented denim plant and a dredging company
28 February 2024, 05:53 AM
NRB Bank shares jump 10pc on market debut
Shares of NRB Bank surged 10 percent on their market debut in the two stock exchanges of Bangladesh yesterday.
27 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Impact of Red Sea crisis still 'moderate': WTO chief economist
Attacks by Yemeni rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea have had only a "moderate" impact on global trade, Ralph Ossa, the World Trade Organization's chief economist told AFP.
27 February 2024, 16:07 PM
Housing Traders Oikya Parishad wins REHAB polls for 2024-26
Around 86% votes were cast
27 February 2024, 15:13 PM
Grameen America grants $4 billion loans for women entrepreneurs in 27 US cities
It will be on course to invest $5 billion within 2030
27 February 2024, 11:21 AM
Forum introduces panel members for next BGMEA polls
Thirty-five members from the Forum panel will participate in the biennial election
27 February 2024, 04:07 AM
Inconsistent policies, rules barriers to export diversification
Inconsistent policies and regulations create uncertainty for exporters and make it difficult for them to plan and invest for the long term, standing in the way of export diversification for Bangladesh, according to experts.
26 February 2024, 18:00 PM
US businesses urged to invest more in Bangladesh
World Bank Alternate Executive Director Ahmad Kaykaus says at a seminar in Texas
26 February 2024, 12:10 PM
MetLife Bangladesh settled Tk 2,981 crore insurance claims in 2023
In six years to 2023, MetLife Bangladesh cumulatively settled claims of over Tk 10,500 crore
26 February 2024, 11:18 AM
11 organisations to be recognised for developing textile sector
Eleven organisations, including 10 trade bodies, will be awarded for their role in developing the textile sector, expanding textile education and increasing exports
26 February 2024, 08:54 AM
Currency swap to help banks facilitate imports
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as the rest of the economy, will benefit from banks’ increased capacity to support imports thanks to the newly launched currency swap, said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
25 February 2024, 01:30 AM
Rushed GI status raises questions over efficacy
In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Industries in Bangladesh has issued preliminary approvals for 10 products to be awarded geographical indication (GI) status in a span of just eight days recently.
25 February 2024, 01:00 AM
Poverty, inequality, food insecurity rise in urban areas: Sanem
Sanem carried out a survey among 9,000 households countrywide in Oct-Nov of 2023
24 February 2024, 15:16 PM