Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice
Our Correspondent, Rangamati
11 October 2026 • Tourism
Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
Star Business Report
11 October 2026 • Business
Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
Star Business Report
11 October 2026 • Business
Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
Star Business Report
10 October 2026 • Business
Govt working for stable supply of Ramadan commodities: Muktadir
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
8 October 2026 • Business
Govt buys back Tk 1,716 crore treasury bonds ahead of maturity
Star Business Report
8 October 2026 • 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