Shipping line raises fees after Ctg port tariff hike

The government announced a 41 percent average increase in service charges on September 14
7 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold soars to record Tk 202,195 per bhori

Gold prices have surged to yet another historic peak, reaching Tk 202,195 per bhori (approximately 11.664 grammes) and surpassing the record set only a day earlier..The new rate, reflecting an increase of Tk 1,420 per bhori, is set to come into effect from tomorow, the Bangladesh Jewellers
7 October 2025, 15:50 PM

BSAA polls postponed, administrator appointed

Administrator tasked with holding election in 4 months
7 October 2025, 14:53 PM

Commerce adviser urges Germany to import more from Bangladesh

Sk Bashir Uddin made the call to the newly appointed German ambassador to Bangladesh, Rüdiger Lotz
7 October 2025, 13:15 PM

Why are directors of listed companies transferring shares as 'gift'?

Directors are now transferring shares more often as the NBR recently waived tax on such transfers
7 October 2025, 06:23 AM

SMEs can now remit up to $3,000 annually: BB

Under the new rules, the authorised dealer banks may issue SME Cards
6 October 2025, 11:15 AM

63 candidates cleared for Ctg chamber polls

The election board of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has cleared 63 candidates to contest for the post of director of the major chamber in the port city, known as the commercial capital of Bangladesh.
5 October 2025, 18:44 PM

DSE asks Moshihor Securities clients to submit claims by Oct 30

Last year, a Tk 68.58 crore shortfall was found in the company's consolidated customers’ account
5 October 2025, 14:16 PM

Shipping agents call for revision, phased rollout of Ctg port tariff

The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709
5 October 2025, 13:57 PM

Exports slip in September

But first quarter earnings remain positive
5 October 2025, 12:46 PM

UK trade envoy in Dhaka now

In her five-day visit, she will meet top officials of the interim government
5 October 2025, 11:08 AM
5 October 2025, 07:29 AM

Are we doing enough for the urban poor?

More than one in four people are poor, while one in ten live in extreme poverty
5 October 2025, 05:00 AM

Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?

Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022
4 October 2025, 14:51 PM

As bond yields fall, will lending rate decline?

Bangladesh Bank has been maintaining a contractionary monetary policy stance for nearly two years to bring down inflation
2 October 2025, 14:40 PM

Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply

Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below Tk 20 per kilogramme from Tk 25 a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut..Stakeholders blame the government for failing to implement its announced measures, including a mi
2 October 2025, 14:33 PM

City Bank gets $75 million from AIIB, NDB

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the New Development Bank (NDB), two global multilateral development banks, will provide City Bank PLC $75 million in long-term financing for private sector projects with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure..T
2 October 2025, 12:38 PM

ADB signs $30m sustainability-linked loan with Envoy Textiles

Sustainability-linked loan advances Envoy’s yarn production and solar energy capacity
2 October 2025, 06:20 AM

Gold hits record high on US govt shutdown

Gold prices rose to hit a new record high on Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand as the US government shut down most operations, while growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month added to the metal’s appeal.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to revamp fisheries policy eyeing chemical-free fish

The interim government is seeking to introduce sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector,  aiming to ensure  safe fish free of chemical, microbiological and hazardous elements.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM