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Stakeholder engagement vital for interoperable payment system

Stakeholder involvement is the key to the success of an interoperable instant payment system, yet this was missing when Bangladesh introduced its first digital platform “Binimoy” a few years ago, according to Snigdha Ali, country lead of Inclusive Financial Systems (IFS), an initiative of the Gates Foundation.
16 September 2025

Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Mezbaul Haque resigns

Objections were raised against him after the ouster of the Awami League government
16 September 2025

Jul-Aug ADP spending lowest in 16 years

Only 2.36% of the total outlay has been used in the two months
15 September 2025

US may further cut tariffs if trade gap narrows

The Trump administration may reduce the reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods further from the current 20 percent if the trade gap between the two countries narrows, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.
14 September 2025

Reserves rise, but at what cost

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability
14 September 2025

South Asia Trade Fair-2025 kicks off on Sep 18

The Saarc Chamber and the FBCCI will jointly organise the four-day show
14 September 2025

ADN Telecom, Korean firms team up for electric three-wheeler assembly

The Korean firms will provide advanced technology, equipment, and technical expertise
14 September 2025

EPA with Japan may be signed in two months

Bangladesh and Japan may sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) within the next one to two months as the final negotiation is scheduled to end in Tokyo tomorrow.
11 September 2025

Chinese firm to invest $3 million in Chattogram EPZ

It will produce bluetooth headset, wired headphone and data cable
11 September 2025

Tourists cancel Nepal trips amid unrest, leaving operators distressed

'No tourists will be travelling from Bangladesh to Nepal in the next two weeks,' said Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, a former TOAB president
10 September 2025

Digital nano loan refinancing scheme extended until June 2028: Bangladesh Bank

The central bank initially launched the scheme in 2022
10 September 2025

Renata begins drug exports to Canada

It will sell an oral contraceptive that contains two hormones
10 September 2025

Working committee formed for bank merger

The interim government has formed an eight-member working committee to implement the merger of five Shariah-based banks.
9 September 2025

Govt restricts raw jute export, sparking debate

New export conditions on raw jute to support domestic market
9 September 2025

Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.
9 September 2025

BFIU head’s contract cancelled for controversial video

The decision was taken upon a probe committee’s recommendation
9 September 2025

Exporters urge halt to ICD charge hike

They demand a pause until the charges are fixed by the shipping ministry’s tariff committee
9 September 2025

Omera to acquire Totalgaz Bangladesh for Tk 227cr

Omera Petroleum Ltd, a subsidiary of MJL Bangladesh PLC, is going to acquire Premier LP Gas Ltd (PLPG), a leading operator in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market under the brand name “Totalgaz Bangladesh,” for Tk 227 crore.
8 September 2025

Tension again over polls of shipping agents’ association

Several aspirants denied submission of nomination papers
8 September 2025

Businesses want removal of Ctg Chamber administrator

They made the call from a rally under the banner of Anti-Discrimination Businesses Forum
8 September 2025