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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11 October 2026 • Tourism
Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
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11 October 2026 • Business
Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
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11 October 2026 • Business
Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
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10 October 2026 • Business

Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford

Bangladesh's Starlink service is currently among the most responsive in the Asia-Pacific, but high package prices make it unaffordable for ordinary households, according to a new report by Ookla, a global internet performance-tracking firm.
13 April 2026

Transaction-based reference rate introduced in money market

From now on, interest rates will no longer be determined solely based on banks’ quoted rates
13 April 2026

Tax return deadline extended for companies until May 15

This is the second extension of the deadline
13 April 2026

Islami Bank MD sent on leave for over 1.5 months

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has placed its Managing Director Md Omar Faruk Khan on leave for more than one and a half months.
12 April 2026

Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem

The war in the Middle East could weigh on Bangladesh’s economy, disrupting output in key sectors, particularly the readymade garment (RMG) industry, according to a study by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem)
9 April 2026

Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23

The expenditure hit Tk 1.07 lakh crore, down from Tk 1.15 lakh crore in the previous year
9 April 2026

Interim govt failed to deliver reforms due to lack of planning: CPD

The last interim government was legitimate, but it was not elected and lacked both economic philosophy and planning
9 April 2026

Pre-shipment credit refinance scheme extended until 2030: BB

The aim is to ensure continued financing support for export-oriented industries amid persistent global economic uncertainty
9 April 2026

Budget 2026-27: Why tax rebate policy needs structural overhaul

Investments and donations in fourteen (14) specified sectors have been made eligible for tax rebate, subject to Section 78 of the Income Tax Act, 2023 and Part III of the Sixth Schedule
8 April 2026

Submarine cable maintenance may slow Bangladesh’s internet for 4 days from April 9

The SEA-ME-WE-5 (SMW5) consortium has undertaken a maintenance activity
8 April 2026

Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone

The company will produce a wide range of items, including steel, aluminium and iron frames, fibreglass poles, tents and sleeping bags
6 April 2026

BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law

The association made the call in a press conference
5 April 2026

PM forms private sector business council

The Private Sector Advisory Council has nine members
4 April 2026

What is Bangla QR?

Bangla QR is Bangladesh’s interoperable national quick response (QR) payment standard introduced by Bangladesh Bank.
2 April 2026

Bangladesh’s exports fall for eighth consecutive month

Merchandise shipment decreased 18% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in March
2 April 2026

Nagad posts highest ever MFS transaction in Q1

The company transacted Tk 111,355 crore in 2026’s first three months, posting a 21% year-on-year growth
2 April 2026

High Court order puts CCCI election on hold again

The court directed resolving the dispute by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Tribunal of FBCCI by April 26
2 April 2026

NBR chairman slams bourses, CDBL for not listing

National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan today slammed the country's two premium bourses and the sole securities depository for failing to go public, despite more than a decade having passed since demutualisation.
1 April 2026
1 April 2026

Securing Bangladesh’s energy future

In recent weeks, energy has been one of the most discussed topics—whether in the news, seminars, articles, or the global stock market—not just for Bangladesh but for the rest of the world. Securing energy resources is key, as it determines how the economy will prosper in the years ahead.
1 April 2026