S Korean company to invest $8 million in Mongla EPZ

The company will produce tents, tent accessories, camping furniture, etc
6 August 2025, 11:32 AM

Contraband, counterfeit cigarettes have surged in market

The government lost a substantial amount of revenue last year due to a surge in contraband cigarettes and local counterfeit production, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday..This came about in spite of the imposition of higher taxes, he said, adding,
4 August 2025, 16:01 PM

Remittance-rich Sylhet ranks poorest in new index

Sylhet's 'London' image belied by poverty index findings
4 August 2025, 15:22 PM

Bangladesh Bank warns public against fake TakaPay website

There is no official mobile app or website for TakaPay, says the central bank
4 August 2025, 14:21 PM

BB raises Sukuk allocation for Islamic banking units to 80%

Central bank raises Sukuk quota for Islamic units to 80%
4 August 2025, 10:05 AM

IDLC Finance’s profit jumps 46% in Q2

IDLC Finance PLC reported a significant rise in profitability in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by higher investment income and lower provisioning expenses, the leading non-bank financial institution said in its financial statements.
3 August 2025, 22:00 PM

BSEC identifies 15 companies for potential stock listing

The stock market regulator has identified 15 state-run and multinational companies, in which the government holds a stake, for potential listing on the stock exchange in a bid to restore investor confidence.
3 August 2025, 18:13 PM

Bangladesh eyes stake in $7 trillion global halal economy: Ashik Chowdhury

Industry people join Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber-organised seminar to explore Bangladesh’s potential
3 August 2025, 14:14 PM

Trust Bank posts Tk 106 crore profit in Q2

Its profit declined 2% year-on-year
3 August 2025, 10:42 AM

BB move toward flexible FX regime signals right policy shift: BRAC EPL

The move aims at better aligning the taka with market fundamentals, the brokerage house says
3 August 2025, 09:47 AM

Rod prices hit 3-year low as demand dries up

Steel rod prices have fallen below Tk 90,000 per tonne for the first time in more than three years, as construction demand continues to fall amid reduced government spending and economic uncertainty.
2 August 2025, 18:22 PM

Reform companies act to meet global standards: experts

They made the call at a DCCI workshop
2 August 2025, 12:33 PM

Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company crosses 4 Tbps bandwidth supply milestone

Previously, on April 28 this year, BSCPLC had crossed the 3 Tbps mark
2 August 2025, 11:20 AM

The end of exemption?

TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological
1 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Private credit growth target lowered amid low appetite

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the target for private sector credit growth in its latest monetary policy, citing a lack of appetite arising from political uncertainties.
31 July 2025, 22:42 PM

Singer begins first export from BSEZ

The first shipment was sent to Beko’s washing machine factory in Romania’s Ulmi
31 July 2025, 13:04 PM

Tightened monetary policy undermines trade, investment growth: DCCI

The central bank should adopt a more supportive stance, the chamber says
31 July 2025, 11:11 AM

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired
30 July 2025, 16:01 PM

Bata posts Tk 10 crore Q2 loss as store vandalism hits sales

Bata Shoe, one of Bangladesh’s leading footwear manufacturers, reported a loss of approximately Tk 10 crore for the April-June quarter of the current year, as sales declined sharply following the widespread disruption and damage to several of its retail outlets, the company has said..The l
30 July 2025, 15:45 PM

Bepza secures investment deals worth $497m in FY25

The deals have the potential to generate 59,408 jobs
30 July 2025, 14:52 PM