Bangladesh signs $335.78m Chinese loan for Mongla port modernisation
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Business
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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Business
Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice
11 October 2026
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Tourism
Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
11 October 2026
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Business
Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
11 October 2026
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Business
Olympic Industries recommends 35% dividend, plans Tk 3.38cr land purchase
11 October 2026
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Business
Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
10 October 2026
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Business
BEPZA launches dedicated country desks for investors from China, Korea, Japan
10 October 2026
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Business
Govt to reopen some mills to increase sugar production: commerce minister
The minister visits Panchagarh Sugar Mills, meets sugarcane farmers
9 May 2026
DCCI calls for integrated logistics ecosystem to boost exports
The chamber called for an integrated and efficient logistics ecosystem to support trade and investment
9 May 2026
Haor floods wipe out Tk 1,047 crore crops: agri ministry
Seven haor districts faced rains, floods from April 26 to May 4
7 May 2026
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
The previous deadline was the end of December last year
7 May 2026
Prime mover workers’ strike ends after 3 days
The workers withdrew their strike following a fruitful tripartite meeting convened this afternoon by Additional Commissioner (Traffic) of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Wahidul Hoque Chowdhury
7 May 2026
Uninterrupted power for telecom and why it matters now
It is necessary to ensure uninterrupted power supply to critical network sites if services are to remain undisrupted
7 May 2026
Draft of offshore oil, gas contract given go-ahead
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs also approved power import subsidies
7 May 2026
What rapid reforms the pharma sector needs
Global shortages of raw materials, rising input and freight costs, currency depreciation against the US dollar, and increased fuel prices drove up production and distribution expenses
6 May 2026
Inflation rises past 9% in April
Increasing non-food costs, including fuel, are to blame
6 May 2026
Retailers want 1pm to 10pm business hours ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Businesses are losing up to 60% potential sales under the current 7pm closure, they say
5 May 2026
Banks asked to support rawhide traders ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Bangladesh Bank issued a circular today
5 May 2026
Govt advances talks with DP World on NCT operations
The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal
5 May 2026
Bangladesh seeks expanded ADB support as global crises raise energy costs by $3bn
Finance minister made the call at a session of the 59th annual meeting of ADB
4 May 2026
Govt forms National Tourism Council
Council chaired by PM Tarique Rahman, includes key ministers as members
3 May 2026
ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways
Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026
Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars
The association demanded duty cuts for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2 May 2026
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
Govt allows duty-free import of electric school buses
The vehicles should have a minimum of 17 seats, including the driver
30 April 2026
Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing
Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026
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