Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year
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Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
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What are the govt’s key deregulation measures?
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Govt sets aside Tk 200 crore for blue economy research, development
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Plan is there to issue business licences in 7 days: finance minister
13 June 2026, 17:30 PM
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ICAB warns bank borrowing may crowd out private investment
13 June 2026, 16:15 PM
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Bangladesh can be world's No. 1 RMG sourcing hub: Inditex regional chief
10 June 2026, 21:47 PM
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$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 21:00 PM
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Bangladesh’s per capita GNI surpasses $3,000 for first time
10 June 2026, 20:12 PM
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Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank amid unrest
10 June 2026, 19:18 PM
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Abdul Muktadir new president of pharma industry association
The election took place during BAPI's 54th annual general meeting on March 15, according to a press release.
17 March 2025, 10:40 AM
Cotton ginners to get bonded warehouse facility: foreign adviser
Plan also in place to consider cotton as an agricultural product
17 March 2025, 07:17 AM
Azam J Chowdhury to raise his stake in Green Delta
He will buy 5.93 lakh shares from a sponsor of the same company
17 March 2025, 06:53 AM
Sri Lanka seeks JV investments in Bangladesh
Sri Lanka has expressed its willingness to invest in joint ventures in Bangladesh, particularly in synthetic fabric manufacturing, which holds significant potential for investors from both nations, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody said yesterday.
16 March 2025, 18:03 PM
Banking reforms on the move
The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.
16 March 2025, 15:30 PM
Chinese solar giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh
The decision follows a visit by several top Chinese solar panel manufacturers in December to explore investment opportunities after Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus invited Chinese firms to relocate their manufacturing plants
16 March 2025, 12:50 PM
In expansion mode, Singer opens new plant in Narayanganj
The expansion is expected to enhance production efficiency and meet the growing demand for home appliances in Bangladesh.
16 March 2025, 10:55 AM
Consumer uncertainty weighs on electronics sales
The electronics and home appliance sector in Bangladesh is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent years due to inflation, currency devaluation and declining consumer spending on non-essential items.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Private ICDs revise charges for Patenga terminal bound containers
Owners of private inland container depots (ICDs) have revised tariffs for three types of services related to handling containers to and from Patenga Container Terminal, a privately operated terminal of Chattogram port.
15 March 2025, 16:30 PM
Banks' deposit growth dropped in 2024 amid confidence crisis
Banks in Bangladesh saw slower deposit growth last year mainly due to high inflation, the people’s confidence crisis regarding some banks and a crackdown on money laundering, according to officials of the country’s central bank.
15 March 2025, 15:02 PM
BB gives two Islamic banks Tk 2,500cr more in emergency support
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday extended an additional Tk 2,500 crore in emergency liquidity support to Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank without any security to help them address financial crises.
13 March 2025, 18:58 PM
Many banks likely unable to pay dividend as BB tighten rules
A majority of banks in the country will likely be unable to pay dividends after the Bangladesh Bank tightened the relevant rules through a notice today
13 March 2025, 14:50 PM
NBR halves source tax on imported fresh fruits
The tax will now be 5% from the earlier 10%
13 March 2025, 10:54 AM
BREB cancels power purchase agreement with Doreen Power
Doreen’s share price falls
13 March 2025, 08:32 AM
Factories must clear workers’ salaries, Eid allowance before 20th Ramadan: labour ministry
No worker will be terminated before the Eid festival, according to a tripartite meeting held Wednesday
13 March 2025, 08:03 AM
Dhaka stocks begin another day with rise
The DSEX rose 0.27% to 5,230 points as of 11:28am
13 March 2025, 05:34 AM
Strengthening Idra crucial for reforming insurance sector
In order to reform the insurance sector, it is important to strengthen the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra), according to Idra Chairman M Aslam Alam.
13 March 2025, 03:45 AM
Fifth sukuk oversubscribed by three times as govt raises Tk 3,000cr
The government yesterday received a huge response from investors centring its initiative to raise Tk 3,000 crore through sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, to fund the construction of bridges to connect rural roads.
12 March 2025, 18:43 PM
LafargeHolcim’s sales, profits dropped last year
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh saw a drop in sales and profits in 2024 amid the political changeover and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
12 March 2025, 18:30 PM
BB reconstitutes board of three private banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reconstituted the board of directors of three private commercial banks.
12 March 2025, 13:52 PM