Ctg restaurant owners threaten to suspend Foodpanda orders, place six-point demands
11 October 2026
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Business
Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice
11 October 2026
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Tourism
Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
11 October 2026
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Business
Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
11 October 2026
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Business
Olympic Industries recommends 35% dividend, plans Tk 3.38cr land purchase
11 October 2026
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Business
Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
10 October 2026
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Business
BEPZA launches dedicated country desks for investors from China, Korea, Japan
10 October 2026
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Business
Tk 60,000cr annually needed for 5-8 years to rebuild banking sector: Governor
10 October 2026
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Business
Govt working for stable supply of Ramadan commodities: Muktadir
8 October 2026
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Business
Govt buys back Tk 1,716 crore treasury bonds ahead of maturity
8 October 2026
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Business
Chittagong Chamber urges stronger security at Ctg port
The leading chamber made the call through a letter to Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam
22 July 2026
Bangladesh Krishi Bank waives Tk 605 crore farm loans
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has written off agricultural loans worth more than Tk 604.81 crore for 709,679 small and marginal farmers under the government's loan waiver programme, reducing their debt burden and restoring their access to formal credit.
22 July 2026
A snake venom farm with big hopes but no market
Patuakhali entrepreneur believes local antivenom production could cut imports and create jobs
21 July 2026
Pan Pacific Sonargaon to host Thai Gourmet Gala Vol 3 from July 23-25
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, in collaboration with the Commercial Wing of the Royal Thai Embassy in Bangladesh, will host the third edition of its signature culinary festival, “Thai Gourmet Gala”, at Café Bazar Restaurant in the capital.
21 July 2026
Bangladesh to take part in 50 international trade fairs in FY27
The Export Promotion Bureau takes the decision, fixes January 1 as the date to begin the next DITF
21 July 2026
Akij Insaf launches ‘The Grandeur’ and ‘Playfinity’ in Dhaka
Akij Insaf Group has launched The Grandeur and Playfinity, two lifestyle destinations aimed at offering premium dining and entertainment experiences in Dhaka.
21 July 2026
BSTI orders recall of eight products from four companies
The national standards body said the products were found to contain excessive preservatives, harmful microorganisms or other deviations from prescribed quality standards
20 July 2026
Bangladesh’s GDP growth halves to 2.2% in Jan-Mar as industry contracts
The economy grew by 4.53 percent in the third quarter of FY25, and the latest GDP growth figure is the lowest since the fourth quarter of FY25
20 July 2026
DCCI urges NBR to spare compliant businesses from tax harassment
Achieving both the revenue collection target and maintaining a business-friendly environment simultaneously is possible, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said
20 July 2026
Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?
The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system
19 July 2026
Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms
Labour minister made the call in a meeting in Dhaka with the ILO director-general
19 July 2026
Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges
The commerce ministry today organised a validation workshop on the programme
19 July 2026
Clients fuming as banks propose extra fees for 14 services
Customers question higher withdrawal charges as businesses fear rising costs
18 July 2026
Halal export potential trapped in regulatory maze: businesses
Exporters discuss 'halal for export diversification' at event organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
18 July 2026
BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman
BSEC chairman announced the plan at a shadow parliament organised by Debate for Democracy on regulatory oversight of the capital market
18 July 2026
Ctg port protection committee holds hunger strike against leasing key terminals
The programme was held in front of Chattogram Press Club from 11am to 4pm
18 July 2026
Chinese firm to invest $30m in Bepza zone
The factory will be built on a 36,000-square-metre site
18 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs
The central bank has allowed financially sound non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to accept deposits above the Tk 50 lakh limit set by law for individual depositors.
16 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced rules for banks to facilitate import trade into free trade zones (FTZs), aiming to support trade flows by allowing manufacturers to import raw materials and other items and store them for up to 60 months
16 July 2026
Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring
Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors
16 July 2026