Ctg restaurant owners threaten to suspend Foodpanda orders, place six-point demands
11 October 2026
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Business
Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice
11 October 2026
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Tourism
Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
11 October 2026
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Business
Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
11 October 2026
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Business
Olympic Industries recommends 35% dividend, plans Tk 3.38cr land purchase
11 October 2026
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Business
Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
10 October 2026
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Business
BEPZA launches dedicated country desks for investors from China, Korea, Japan
10 October 2026
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Business
Tk 60,000cr annually needed for 5-8 years to rebuild banking sector: Governor
10 October 2026
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Business
Govt working for stable supply of Ramadan commodities: Muktadir
8 October 2026
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Business
Govt buys back Tk 1,716 crore treasury bonds ahead of maturity
8 October 2026
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Business
Minister orders shorter baggage wait at Dhaka airport
During an unannounced visit to the airport, the minister inspected the baggage-handling process of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight on the Jeddah-Chattogram-Dhaka route
6 September 2026
President waives penalties on 21 NBR officials over protest
The 21 officials cleared of their penalties are: Commissioner (Current Charge) Md Zakir Hossain; joint commissioners of taxes Morshed Uddin Khan, Masuma Khatun, Md Mamun Mia, Monalisa Shahreen Sushmita and Md Sanwarul Kabir; additional commissioners of taxes Murad Ahmed, Mirza Ashiq Rana, Hasan Muhammad Tarek Rekabdar, Sifat-e-Mariam, Sultana Habib, Chand Sultana Chowdhurany, AAM Amimul Ehsan Khan and Sadhan Kumar Kundu; deputy commissioners Imam Tauhid Hasan Shakil, Md Zillur Rahman, Mohammad Saidul Islam, Mohammad Shihabul Islam and Md Shahadat Jamil; and revenue officers Sobuj Mia and Shafiul Boshr.
6 September 2026
WiserGates starts $3m pre-seed round at $30m valuation
The company was founded by Muhammad Refayet Chowdhury, its chief executive officer, and Md Nazibur Rahman, its chief operating officer
6 September 2026
BSEC launches new official website
The new website was introduced to make information and services related to the capital market more accessible to investors
6 September 2026
Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US
Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA
5 September 2026
Govt links 12,000 institutions to broadband
The government has connected more than 12,000 institutions to broadband internet across the country during the first 180 days of its tenure, according to progress reports prepared by the Posts and Telecommunications Division and the ICT Division.
3 September 2026
Bangladesh Travel Mart 2026 begins today
Exhibitors are showcasing tour packages to destinations worldwide, alongside air tickets, hotel and resort bookings, visa services, and travel deals
3 September 2026
BB eases foreign remittance rules for industrial enterprises in hi-tech parks
Banks may facilitate outward remittances within prescribed limits without prior approval from the central bank or the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority
3 September 2026
Reforms can boost leather, footwear exports to $5b by 2030: Nasim Manzur
Bangladesh currently exports around $1.76 billion worth of footwear and leather goods, despite being the world’s seventh-largest footwear producer
3 September 2026
Price of bottled soybean oil rises by Tk 5 a litre
The government has increased the maximum retail price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 5 to Tk 204 a litre, citing higher international prices and import costs.
2 September 2026
BSEC approves Desco’s Tk 45.9 crore preference shares
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd (Desco) to issue 4.59 crore preference shares to the government, with a total face value of Tk 45.9 crore.
2 September 2026
18,000 customers apply to withdraw Tk 1,300 crore from Sammilito Islami Bank
Submissions of individual applications for deposit withdrawals started at the branches and sub-branches of the bank on September 1
2 September 2026
Banks’ bad loans surpass Tk 6 lakh crore again
At the end of June this year, bad loans in the banking sector stood at Tk 6,06,555 crore, which is 32.78 percent of the total disbursed loans
2 September 2026
BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
Governor sends demi-official letter to finance minister in this regard
1 September 2026
Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year
1 September 2026
Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises
The country’s leading commodity importers and processors have urged the government to ensure uninterrupted gas and electricity supply to their factories, warning that disruption could trigger serious supply-chain problems nationwide
1 September 2026
Remittance rises 22% in August
But the amount remained below $3 billion for third straight month
1 September 2026
Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
Basic salaries will be implemented in three phases between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027
31 August 2026
Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
They young generation wants to know: How good is the internet banking app? What do I get beyond the account itself? Is it convenient? And why should I choose this bank when almost every other bank offers something similar?
31 August 2026
Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
However, no profit will be given to those who withdraw their principal amount
31 August 2026