BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
1 September 2026
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Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
1 September 2026
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Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises
1 September 2026
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Remittance rises 22% in August
1 September 2026
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Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
31 August 2026
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Business
Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
31 August 2026
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Business
Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
31 August 2026
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Business
Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
30 August 2026
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Business
Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
29 August 2026
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Business
Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
29 August 2026
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Broadband internet providers eye growth
Over the last couple of years, Bangladesh saw a growing demand for broadband internet connections.
10 October 2021
‘Bangladesh’s automotive industry an emerging investment destination for Japan’
The automotive industry in Bangladesh could be an emerging investment destination for Japanese entrepreneurs, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Rizwan Rahman said today.
10 October 2021
Protesting RMG workers leave Dhaka-Mymensingh highway after 4 hours
Transport movement on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway resumed as garment workers -- protesting closure of two RMG factories in Gazipur -- withdrew their blockade after four hours.
10 October 2021
Law reforms needed for quick settlement
The appellate tribunal should be designed like the administrative appellate tribunal to put an end to the harassment faced by workers when it comes to settlement of disputes, said a lawmaker yesterday.
9 October 2021
DataBird LaunchPad winners announced
DataBird, a Bangladeshi IT company working on building an internet ecosystem, recently celebrated the winning of six innovative ideas at the Grand Finale of DataBird LaunchPad 2021, held yesterday at the BCC auditorium, ICT Division, Dhaka.
7 October 2021
Heyday for Barishal’s potters as Covid recedes
Most people living in Maheshpur village in Bakerganj upazila of Barishal are involved in the pottery making business.
7 October 2021
Kalurghat factories at high risk of natural disasters: study
The geographical location of Chattogram’s Kalurghat industrial area puts nearly every factory there at high risk of natural disasters, including waterlogging, floods and cyclones, in the next 25 years to 50 years.
7 October 2021
39 approvals needed to release goods from Ctg port
Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh need as many as 39 approvals from various government agencies before their goods are released from Chattogram port, a sad circumstance that hurts businesses, a new report said.
7 October 2021
‘Cox's Bazar being connected to rest of the country by air for tourists’
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali today said Cox's Bazar is being connected to different parts of the country by air to attract more tourists.
7 October 2021
Beximco to build Tk 1,700-crore solar power plant
Beximco Ltd is going to build a solar utility-scale power plant in Gaibandha with a cost of Tk 1,700 crore.
7 October 2021
Potato traders in Munshiganj worried over price slump
Potato farms cover about half of the 67,000 hectares of arable land in Dhaka’s Munshiganj district, making it the region’s main cash crop.
6 October 2021
Burgeoning local demand to spur call centre business
The country’s call centre industry is set to undergo fast growth as the government alongside private entities such as banks has started to provide many services through helplines.
6 October 2021
Two foreign ships finally enter Mongla port after 5 days
Two foreign merchant ships have finally been able to berth at the Mongla seaport after facing a five-day delay due to navigability issues.
6 October 2021
Google to invest $1b to lift Africa internet access
Google on Wednesday said it will invest $1 billion over the next five years to allow for faster and more affordable internet access and support entrepreneurship in Africa.
6 October 2021
No bill if internet is down for 3 consecutive days: BTRC
Broadband users will not have to pay any bill in a month if their internet connection remains down for three consecutive days, said the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
6 October 2021
Switzerland proposes aviation agreement with Bangladesh
Switzerland today proposed to sign an aviation agreement with Bangladesh.
6 October 2021
Fast-yielding aman a lifesaver for farmers in lean period
Farmers in Nilphamari district of Rangpur division began harvesting their early-flowering aman paddy halfway through September, bringing a sense of festivity to the area.
5 October 2021
Keep rising cotton prices in mind when selling RMG
Spinners yesterday asked garment exporters negotiating prices of apparel items with buyers to be aware of the price of cotton that has started to rise again in global markets.
5 October 2021
Vietnam interested in launching flights between Hanoi and Dhaka
Vietnam has expressed interest in launching direct flights between Hanoi and Dhaka to facilitate the travel of tourists and people of the two countries.
5 October 2021
Manufacturers should focus more on waste management, experts at HSBC webinar
The time has come for the manufacturers to invest more in waste management and recycling of products to ensure the sustainability of the business, experts and entrepreneurs said at a webinar today.
5 October 2021