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WB okays $350m financing for Bangladesh’s LNG-based energy security
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ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways

Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026, 20:29 PM

Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars

The association demanded duty cuts for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2 May 2026, 20:06 PM

Govt approves Tk 945 crore deal for Chinese firms to drill three wells

The projects aim to strengthen the country’s gas and oil reserves
30 April 2026, 21:08 PM

Govt allows duty-free import of electric school buses

The vehicles should have a minimum of 17 seats, including the driver
30 April 2026, 20:39 PM

Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026, 18:24 PM

Public sector credit growth hits 5-month high in Feb

Private sector credit similarly increased, though year-on-year growth held steady at 6.03 percent in both months
30 April 2026, 15:41 PM

Higher exports bring no relief to potato farmers

Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.
29 April 2026, 22:00 PM
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BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram

The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026, 20:39 PM

Economists’ body recommends bringing digital economy under tax net

The Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) placed the recommendation to the NBR
28 April 2026, 20:10 PM

Apex Footwear profit rises 10% in Q3 on stronger sales

The company posted a net profit of Tk 1.06 crore for the third quarter
28 April 2026, 13:17 PM

Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis

Times are bad for Bangladesh's farmers. Right when they needed a steady diesel supply to irrigate vast swathes of cropland -- Boro paddies, seasonal vegetables, maize -- the world entered what the head of the International Energy Agency called “the biggest energy security threat in history.”
27 April 2026, 22:02 PM

Oil price shocks threaten inflation, taka stability: CPD

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses
27 April 2026, 20:39 PM

India suspends trade through Benapole for West Bengal elections

No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients
27 April 2026, 18:45 PM

UK firm renews 30-year lease at Dhaka EPZ

The company has invested $15.16 million in the zone since its establishment and currently employs 2,485 Bangladeshi nationals
27 April 2026, 16:15 PM

Envoy Textiles to invest Tk 187cr for expansion, land purchase

The expansion will be financed through a debt-to-equity ratio of 70:30
27 April 2026, 13:15 PM

Team Six Seven of BUP wins HSBC-BRAC business case contest

The winning team will represent Bangladesh at the global finale in Hong Kong
26 April 2026, 20:51 PM

Bangladesh Bank appoints administrator to Aviva Finance

Hasan Tarek Khan, a director at the Financial Institutions and Markets Department, has been temporarily assigned as the administrator
26 April 2026, 20:30 PM

Budget 2026-27: Double burden of minimum tax and tax deduction at source

The main objective of the minimum tax is to ensure that no taxpayer is left out of the tax net
26 April 2026, 19:58 PM

5 key developments of economy last week

The week was also marked by a revenue collection shortfall heading into the fiscal year-end
26 April 2026, 17:41 PM