Tyre importers, transport operators oppose proposed duty hike
Star Business Report, Ctg
21 June 2026, 19:24 PM Business
Beximco Pharma shares rise 8% amid London delisting news
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21 June 2026, 17:43 PM Business
Govt to launch online one-stop investor services: commerce minister
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21 June 2026, 16:41 PM Business
$100b apparel exports possible by 2030 with adequate energy supply: BGMEA
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20 June 2026, 20:04 PM Business
High inflation compels many to do multiple jobs: PPRC webinar
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20 June 2026, 18:30 PM Business
EV duty benefits to hurt competitiveness of reconditioned cars: Barvida
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20 June 2026, 17:25 PM Business
Ambitious targets could push budget deficit to Tk 4 lakh crore
Star Business Report
18 June 2026, 22:02 PM Business
FICCI praises policy stability, warns on revenue collection goals
Star Business Report
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

Central bank rolls out bancassurance guidelines

To be eligible, banks have to show positive net profit for three consecutive years
20 December 2023, 15:16 PM

Post-LDC challenges now a headache for Bangladesh: finance secretary

The govt targets achieving one crore direct taxpayers by 2026, he says
20 December 2023, 14:23 PM

GSP Finance incurs loss for fourth consecutive quarter

Its EPS stood at Tk 2.75 in the negative in Jul-Sep
20 December 2023, 12:08 PM

Stitched up: Bangladesh garment workers sacked after wage protests

For a decade, the nimble fingers of Bangladeshi garment worker Naim Pramanik sewed shirts and trousers for top Western brands, to be worn by the wealthy across the world.
20 December 2023, 08:31 AM

Cement makers slash output as political tension flares up

Cement makers in Bangladesh have reduced production as political tension slowed sales amid a slowdown in construction projects
20 December 2023, 00:10 AM

Ctg-based lighter vessel owners announce split from Water Transport Cell

They will operate separately under the Inland Vessel Owners Association of Chattogram
19 December 2023, 16:57 PM

ADB cuts Bangladesh's GDP growth forecast to 6.2%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward the growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy to 6.2 percent for the current fiscal year ending in June 2024..“This is due to moderate growth in exports and manufacturing amid an economic slowdown in major export markets, power and energy
19 December 2023, 15:19 PM

Central bank says it has nothing to do with Bangladesh Bank Sangbad magazine

The use of the BB monogram by the magazine had created confusion among the financial institutions
19 December 2023, 12:11 PM

Eight US Congress members call for revision

Say eight Congress members in a letter to American Apparel & Footwear Association
19 December 2023, 08:51 AM

Corrective financial measures needed to boost economy: DCCI president

The economy is facing certain challenges pertaining to inflation and it is of utmost importance to tame inflation at whatever costs necessary, especially food inflation
18 December 2023, 13:01 PM

Leather sector wasting opportunities

The leather sector cannot ensure value addition of over 65 percent whereas there is potential to reach 90 percent
18 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Grameenphone launches IoT devices

The goods will help in ensuring safe home, office and transportation
17 December 2023, 14:15 PM

Tk 1,000cr fund for cinemas, but not many takers

Complexities involving deeds offered as mortgage, lengthy procedures for availing the loans, lack of collateral, and growing demand for Netflix and other video streaming platforms are the major reasons for poor demand
17 December 2023, 00:10 AM

Pragati yet to get go-ahead to assemble sedans

Earlier in May, Pragati reached a consensus with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to establish a complete knock-down setup for assembling sedans
15 December 2023, 00:30 AM

Challenges persist for smartphone makers

Local manufacturers produced 57.5 lakh smartphones from January to October this year, down about 27 percent from 78.5 crore units in the same period a year earlier
15 December 2023, 00:10 AM

Southeast Bank to raise Tk 500 crore thru bonds

Tk 450 crore will be mobilised under private placement, Tk 50 crore through public offer
14 December 2023, 08:49 AM

Little to achieve if Bangladesh Bank isn’t sincere

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will require a certain amount of foreign currency reserves to ensure the next installments in the future.
14 December 2023, 04:31 AM

Sheba’s comeback story: A demonstration of resilience

After launching in 2016, Sheba quickly captured the attention of urbanites by offering comprehensive solutions to common challenges associated with city living
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM
13 December 2023, 15:19 PM

IMF, ADB loans to boost reserves in Dec: Bangladesh Bank

IMF will give $689 million, ADB $400 million and other sources $220 million
13 December 2023, 11:07 AM