Ambitious targets could push budget deficit to Tk 4 lakh crore
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18 June 2026, 22:02 PM Business
FICCI praises policy stability, warns on revenue collection goals
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18 June 2026, 21:38 PM Business
BB eases forex rules for ship leasing by local companies
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18 June 2026, 19:49 PM Business
Budget sends positive signal for investment, jobs: IBFB
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18 June 2026, 16:59 PM Business
Netherlands emerges as top foreign investor in Bangladesh in 2025
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18 June 2026, 14:25 PM Business
Higher taxes may raise steel production costs
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18 June 2026, 00:00 AM Business
Agriculture budget rises, but challenges remain for farmers: experts
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17 June 2026, 21:08 PM Business
Tax hikes to raise production costs by Tk 12,000 a tonne: steel makers
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17 June 2026, 18:17 PM Business
Govt plans two free trade zones near major ports
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17 June 2026, 15:36 PM Business

Companies that win gold in govt’s export trophies

The government yesterday named the winners of the National Export Trophy for fiscal 2021-22.
13 February 2024, 09:20 AM

Green Delta’s full-year profit drops on high expenses

Green Delta Insurance Ltd reported that its profit declined 16 percent year-on-year in 2023 and recommended a 25 percent cash dividend
13 February 2024, 06:44 AM

HC wants decision on 400 garments’ right to be BGMEA voters in 7 days

BGMEA election is scheduled to be held on March 9
12 February 2024, 15:28 PM

IMF, World Bank warn Gaza war, Red Sea attacks imperil global economy

The IMF and World Bank warned on Monday that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping through the Red Sea pose threats to the global economy.
12 February 2024, 15:05 PM

Ctg Int'l Trade Fair begins Thursday

It will be the 31st edition of the monthlong show
12 February 2024, 13:20 PM

Bangladesh’s major trade bodies join global call for Red Sea safety

Three of Bangladesh’s major trade bodies have joined a global initiative calling on governments to collaborate in ensuring safe passage of commercial vessels over the Red Sea and deter a repeat of last December’s attacks.
11 February 2024, 16:59 PM

BMCCI inks MoU with PBI to enhance investment access for members

The Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Prime Bank Investment Ltd (PBIL).
11 February 2024, 15:50 PM

Palak unveils Walton’s new smartphone model, storage device

Walton recently launched a new smartphone model, named “NexG N72”, and a solid-state drive (SSD) at its headquarters at Chandra in Gazipur.
11 February 2024, 15:35 PM

Fu-Wang Ceramic’s profit drops 28% 

Fu-Wang Ceramic Industries Ltd registered a 28 percent year-on-year decline in profit in the second quarter of the current financial year
11 February 2024, 09:47 AM

BAT Bangladesh’s profit remains nearly flat as expenses rise  

BATBC registered marginal growth in profit in 2023 , recommending a 100 percent cash dividend
11 February 2024, 07:24 AM

Experts for a regional alliance of South Asian airlines

Aviation experts and top officials of different airlines yesterday stressed the need to form a regional alliance among South Asian airlines to sustain against the competition of global mega airlines, stretch their market share, and increase customer satisfaction.
10 February 2024, 18:30 PM

RFL Footwear looks to raise non-leather exports to Africa

RFL Footwear, a concern of PRAN-RFL Group, wants to expand its non-leather footwear business in African markets.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Devise strategy for extension of post-LDC benefits

Bangladesh should devise a strategy for the upcoming 13th WTO Ministerial Conference so that it can push for the retention of its trade benefits as a least developed country for three years past the LDC graduation in 2026, said an economist yesterday.
8 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Bida’s OSS to expand to 150 services by March 

Bida is currently offering 112 services through its one-stop service (OSS) and plans to expand it to 150 within March
8 February 2024, 09:57 AM

Runner Automobiles returns to profit as sales rebound

Runner Automobiles, one of the leading vehicle manufacturers in Bangladesh, recorded a profit of Tk 56.76 lakh for the October-December period
8 February 2024, 06:59 AM

Govt to fine foreigners overstaying visas, working without permit

The government has decided to impose fines and progressive tax on a daily basis on foreigners for overstaying their visas and working illegally in Bangladesh, according to a decision taken at a meeting on Tuesday.
7 February 2024, 18:30 PM

Govt to fine foreigners overstaying visas, working without permit

The government has decided to impose fines and progressive tax on a daily basis on foreigners for overstaying their visas and working illegally in Bangladesh, according to a decision taken at a meeting on Tuesday. 
7 February 2024, 15:52 PM

Insurers seek tax, VAT breaks in next budget

The Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA), a platform for insurance companies, has proposed withdrawal of the VAT applicable to policyholders in order to help the health insurance sector expand.
6 February 2024, 18:30 PM

6-day furniture fair opens in Chattogram

A six-day furniture fair kicked off at GEC Convention Centre in Chattogram city yesterday featuring products of 27 enterprises, including New Antique, Heaven Furniture, Shoilpik, Hatil, Hatim, Vegas, P2P, JMG, Akhi and Royel and Right.
6 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Genex Infosys to build IT infrastructure for Saudi company at Patenga container terminal

Genex Infosys, a leading outsourcing IT provider, will build turnkey IT infrastructure for Red Sea Gateway Terminal Bangladesh Limited (RSGT) at the Patenga container terminal
6 February 2024, 07:52 AM