Overdue farm loans rise sharply despite higher recovery

.Overdue loans given by banks to the farm sector rose further in July, signalling growing repayment stress and rising credit risk in the agricultural sector, according to a Bangladesh Bank (BB) report released this week...Unpaid loans almost doubled to Tk 23,806 crore at the en
1 October 2025, 15:27 PM

Foreign workers must get security clearance via Bida OSS

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has made it mandatory for every foreign investor and employee to obtain security clearance for work permits exclusively through Bida’s One Stop Service (OSS) portal.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025, 15:49 PM

Spotify founder Ek to step down as CEO to focus on long-term strategy

The company adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals
30 September 2025, 15:28 PM

Punish delinquent companies and let others do business: Farashuddin

Create a congenial environment to let the economy grow, says the former BB governor
30 September 2025, 13:39 PM

Local berth operators want to invest in Ctg port’s oldest terminal

They will form a consortium of local and foreign investors to redevelop and operate the terminal for 25 to 30 years
30 September 2025, 08:43 AM

Gold sets fresh record, crosses Tk 195,000

According to Bajus, the price has increased by Tk 525 per bhori compared to the previous rate
29 September 2025, 15:35 PM

Bangladesh’s image abroad has improved now: finance adviser

Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated academic activities at ERF Institute
29 September 2025, 14:35 PM

How to file income tax return online – a step by step guideline

From August 4 onwards, every taxpayer must file income tax return online
29 September 2025, 10:16 AM

Asiatic Laboratories to build 32-storey tower in Dhaka

Asiatic Laboratories Ltd, a Dhaka-based pharmaceutical company, has approved the construction of a 32-storey building in Dhaka's Tejgaon commercial area.
28 September 2025, 20:20 PM

Apex Footwear’s profit falls 23%

Apex Footwear Ltd has reported a sharp decline in annual profit, prompting the company to recommend a lower cash dividend compared with the previous year.
28 September 2025, 20:09 PM

Sector leaders call for sustainability on World Tourism Day

Eco-tourism, heritage preservation, and stronger collaboration stressed at Dhaka roundtable
28 September 2025, 12:55 PM

Envoy Textiles’ profits double to Tk 140 crore

Based on the higher profits, the board of directors declared a 30 percent cash dividend for shareholders
28 September 2025, 11:17 AM

Nearly half of aspirants for Chattogram Chamber polls disqualified over loan defaults or VAT non-compliance

The disclosure comes after the deadline for filing nominations ended on September 21
26 September 2025, 05:31 AM

Monno Ceramic’s profit drops 43%

Monno Ceramic Industries, one of the leading ceramics producers in the country, saw a fall in profit in fiscal year 2024-2025 as rising finance costs weighed on its earnings.
26 September 2025, 00:04 AM

China, EU stress cooperation as Trump tariffs bite

China’s Premier Li Qiang and European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen stressed cooperation during their meeting in New York, as the world’s No.2 and No.3 economies looked to defuse trade tensions while squeezed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Bank, pharma lift Dhaka stocks for third day

The DSEX increased 22.48 points to close at 5,415.13
25 September 2025, 13:11 PM

Phoenix Insurance to sell 8-storey building

Shares of the company rose 5.9 percent to Tk 28.70 at the DSE as of 12.22 pm
25 September 2025, 06:48 AM

Gold crosses Tk 1.94 lakh per bhori

Gold prices have hit another historic high in the local market, reaching Tk 194,858 per bhori (11.664 grammes).
23 September 2025, 21:38 PM

Salehuddin urges private sector to prepare for LDC graduation

The finance adviser urged the private sector to take a leading role in job creation and global expansion
23 September 2025, 15:50 PM