Bangladesh signs $335.78m Chinese loan for Mongla port modernisation
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IPO rules to be made easy to attract new listings: BSEC chairman
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Banks’ five-day Durga Puja closure begins Oct 20
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Ctg restaurant owners threaten to suspend Foodpanda orders, place six-point demands
11 October 2026
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Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice
11 October 2026
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Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
11 October 2026
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Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
11 October 2026
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Olympic Industries recommends 35% dividend, plans Tk 3.38cr land purchase
11 October 2026
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Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
10 October 2026
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BEPZA launches dedicated country desks for investors from China, Korea, Japan
10 October 2026
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Govt to assess impact of family card allowances: finance minister
the minister said after chairing the fourth meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Family Card Distribution at the secretariat in the capital
15 June 2026
Bangladesh's tax collection falls behind economic expansion
Finance Division says structural weaknesses holds back revenue growth
14 June 2026
Asset recovery key to bank recapitalisation success: BAB
The association, which represents bank sponsors, demanded decisive enforcement against wilful defaulters and transparent treatment of shareholdings acquired through irregular means
14 June 2026
Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
Kamal brings 35 years of leadership experience across financial services, fast-moving consumer goods, remittances, and digital payments
14 June 2026
Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year
From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.
13 June 2026
Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
13 June 2026
What are the govt’s key deregulation measures?
The government has announced a wide-ranging deregulation programme aimed at cutting red tape, lowering compliance costs and improving Bangladesh’s business climate as the country prepares for graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status.
13 June 2026
Govt sets aside Tk 200 crore for blue economy research, development
Tk 100 crore has been earmarked for a "Blue Economy Research Fund", while the remaining Tk 100 crore will be allocated for the development of the blue economy
13 June 2026
Plan is there to issue business licences in 7 days: finance minister
The government plans to issue business licences and regulatory approvals within seven days, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today, describing the initiative as a cornerstone of the administration's deregulation agenda
13 June 2026
ICAB warns bank borrowing may crowd out private investment
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has emphasized that achieving the government's revenue collection target of Tk 695,000 crore in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 will require comprehensive reforms and coordinated implementation efforts
13 June 2026
Bangladesh can be world's No. 1 RMG sourcing hub: Inditex regional chief
20th Bangladesh Denim Expo begins in Dhaka
10 June 2026
$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
The World Bank will provide $379 million in loan assistance, along with $25 million in grant support from the Global Financing Facility (GFF)
10 June 2026
Bangladesh’s per capita GNI surpasses $3,000 for first time
Bangladesh's per capita gross national income (GNI) has surpassed the $3,000 mark for the first time, reaching $3,020 in fiscal year 2025-26, according to provisional estimates released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS
10 June 2026
Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister
The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today
10 June 2026
Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank amid unrest
Bangladesh Bank today reappointed an observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid ongoing unrest at the country's largest private bank, triggered by the banking regulator's appointment of a new chairman for the bank
10 June 2026
Veon proposes Teletalk partnership, seeks to acquire Nagad
Veon has recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
9 June 2026
Three in four employees expect employer support during hardships: study
MetLife Bangladesh surveyed 571 employees and 142 employers across industries
9 June 2026
Bangladesh Bank launches Tk 10,000 crore agri-livestock refinance scheme
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a Tk 10,000 crore revolving refinance scheme aimed at increasing agricultural production, strengthening food security and creating jobs in rural areas.
8 June 2026
BB launches Tk 1,000 crore refinance fund for green industries, factory buildings
Under the scheme, banks and financial institutions will be able to access refinance support at an interest rate of 2 percent and lend to eligible borrowers at a maximum rate of 5 percent
8 June 2026
Steps taken to amend money loan court act: governor
The leaders of the Editors’ Council meet the central bank chief
8 June 2026