Banks’ five-day Durga Puja closure begins Oct 20
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Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice
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Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
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Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
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Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
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10 October 2026 • Business

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

BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram

The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026

Economists’ body recommends bringing digital economy under tax net

The Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) placed the recommendation to the NBR
28 April 2026

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

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

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

India suspends trade through Benapole for West Bengal elections

No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients
27 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paint industry seeks relief as supplementary duty adds to mounting pressures

The challenges facing the paint industry are closely tied to the broader economic environment
26 April 2026

Acute load-shedding taking toll on garment sector: BKMEA

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president
25 April 2026
25 April 2026

Govt plans telecom overhaul over worst internet performance

Bangladesh’s mobile and broadband internet services rank among the worst in the world despite a large subscriber base, and a connectivity-led reform plan is being prepared to address the challenge, Rehan Asad, the prime minister’s adviser on telecom and ICT, said today.
25 April 2026

Higher tax rates may fuel money laundering risks: MCCI

Instead of raising rates, the trade body recommended broadening the tax base to bring more individuals and businesses
25 April 2026

Businesses seek flexibility on IPO funds for loan repayment

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.
23 April 2026