Sri Lankan investors show interest in Bangladesh’s stock market: BSEC

Sri Lankan investors have expressed their intention to invest in Bangladesh, as well as collaborate in the operational sectors of the country’s stock market.
11 March 2025, 14:45 PM

Sustainable business needs favourable investment climate: Debapriya

The Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh organises consultation on national SDG report
11 March 2025, 09:40 AM

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025, 09:29 AM

No more advance tax on import of cancer drug raw materials

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has exempted advance tax on the import of raw materials used to manufacture cancer drugs, according to a notification issued earlier this month.
11 March 2025, 08:51 AM

India withdraws export ban on 100% broken rice

The world’s largest rice exporter has revoked the ban to reduce its domestic stockpile
11 March 2025, 07:11 AM

Dhaka stocks rising since morning

The DSEX rose 0.19% to 5,200 points as of 12:44pm
11 March 2025, 06:48 AM

Square Pharma chairman to buy over Tk 32cr shares

Samuel S Chowdhury, chairman of Square Pharmaceuticals, yesterday expressed his willingness to purchase 15 lakh shares of the company, valued at over Tk 32 crore at the current market price.
10 March 2025, 18:54 PM

‘Youth at heart of sustainable growth’

Bangladesh has a promising future with its young and dynamic workforce accelerating economic growth, but challenges like youth unemployment, skill mismatches, and climate concerns must be tackled for a sustainable and inclusive future, said experts at a discussion today.
10 March 2025, 18:35 PM

No action taken based on white paper: economist

The interim government has not taken any of the measures recommended by the White Paper on the state of the economy and the task force, even after a long time since the report's submission, said an economist yesterday. 
10 March 2025, 16:25 PM

Proposals for setting gas tariffs unconstitutional: BCI

The basis proposed for setting gas tariffs is unconstitutional, against the laws and against the principles of fairness, according to the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) recently.
10 March 2025, 16:00 PM

BB relaxes loan exit policy for troubled businesses

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the down payment requirements for exit facilities on defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring companies.
10 March 2025, 15:50 PM

BB warns against investing in multilevel marketing schemes

The central bank launches an investigation into alleged fraudulent activities
10 March 2025, 07:30 AM

Dhaka stocks start day with rise

The DSEX rose 0.19% to 5,184.59 points as of 11:14 am
10 March 2025, 05:21 AM

Food prices responsible for 53% of inflation

Inflation in Bangladesh saw a marginal decline in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, averaging 11.1 percent, with food prices contributing more than half to the overall increase in prices.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Mobile internet subscriber base shrinks by 1.31 crore in seven months

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January
9 March 2025, 10:38 AM

Economy expanded in Feb, but at a slower pace: PMI

February marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion
9 March 2025, 09:54 AM

Vessels face delays as feud over handling charges drags on

CPA seeks shipping ministry’s intervention
9 March 2025, 06:52 AM

Bangladeshi firms partner with Starlink

Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Aarong’s new store draws heavy footfall amid Ramadan shopping rush

"This store is a proud testament to Bangladesh moving boldly into the future," said Tamara Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises, according to a press release.
8 March 2025, 13:48 PM

Empowering women in small businesses can drive Bangladesh’s progress

On International Women's Day 2025, the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) underscored the need to support women entrepreneurs and ensure adequate nutrition to sustain their contributions, according to a press release. 
8 March 2025, 10:59 AM