Textile millers want refinancing scheme, BGMEA uninterrupted gas

Textile millers today urged the government to introduce a special refinancing scheme for existing loans to export-oriented primary textile industries with a maximum interest rate of 5 percent
22 July 2026

FSRU glitch cuts gas supply to national grid by 17%

The disruption has affected industries, power plants, and CNG (compressed natural gas) filling stations in different parts of the country
22 July 2026

Single online platform planned to ease ship recycling approvals: minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today said an initiative is being taken to launch a single-service online system to reduce the complexity of the approval process in the ship recycling sector
22 July 2026

Sajek reopens, but tourists remain wary of visit

Rangmati tourist attractions, including Kaptai Lake and hanging bridge, also see a sharp fall in visitors
22 July 2026

BSEC, IMF discuss green bond market development

The IMF delegation was led by Suphachol Suphachalasai, team leader of the Climate Policy Diagnostic Technical Assistance Mission
22 July 2026

Chittagong Chamber urges stronger security at Ctg port

The leading chamber made the call through a letter to Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam
22 July 2026

Bangladesh Krishi Bank waives Tk 605 crore farm loans

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has written off agricultural loans worth more than Tk 604.81 crore for 709,679 small and marginal farmers under the government's loan waiver programme, reducing their debt burden and restoring their access to formal credit.
22 July 2026

A snake venom farm with big hopes but no market

Patuakhali entrepreneur believes local antivenom production could cut imports and create jobs
21 July 2026

Pan Pacific Sonargaon to host Thai Gourmet Gala Vol 3 from July 23-25

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, in collaboration with the Commercial Wing of the Royal Thai Embassy in Bangladesh, will host the third edition of its signature culinary festival, “Thai Gourmet Gala”, at Café Bazar Restaurant in the capital.
21 July 2026

Bangladesh to take part in 50 international trade fairs in FY27

The Export Promotion Bureau takes the decision, fixes January 1 as the date to begin the next DITF
21 July 2026

Akij Insaf launches ‘The Grandeur’ and ‘Playfinity’ in Dhaka

Akij Insaf Group has launched The Grandeur and Playfinity, two lifestyle destinations aimed at offering premium dining and entertainment experiences in Dhaka.
21 July 2026

BSTI orders recall of eight products from four companies

The national standards body said the products were found to contain excessive preservatives, harmful microorganisms or other deviations from prescribed quality standards
20 July 2026

Bangladesh’s GDP growth halves to 2.2% in Jan-Mar as industry contracts

The economy grew by 4.53 percent in the third quarter of FY25, and the latest GDP growth figure is the lowest since the fourth quarter of FY25
20 July 2026

DCCI urges NBR to spare compliant businesses from tax harassment

Achieving both the revenue collection target and maintaining a business-friendly environment simultaneously is possible, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said
20 July 2026

Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?

The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system
19 July 2026

Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms

Labour minister made the call in a meeting in Dhaka with the ILO director-general
19 July 2026

Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges

The commerce ministry today organised a validation workshop on the programme
19 July 2026

Clients fuming as banks propose extra fees for 14 services

Customers question higher withdrawal charges as businesses fear rising costs
18 July 2026

Halal export potential trapped in regulatory maze: businesses

Exporters discuss 'halal for export diversification' at event organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
18 July 2026

BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman

BSEC chairman announced the plan at a shadow parliament organised by Debate for Democracy on regulatory oversight of the capital market
18 July 2026