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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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
Macroeconomic policies amidst interim incumbency
Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 10:06 AM
Case filed against 16 BSEC officials
The officials are accused of unlawful confinement amid internal turmoil at BSEC
8 March 2025, 07:17 AM
Pioneer Ins declares 25% cash dividend
Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
6 March 2025, 18:21 PM
New onions bring no smiles to farmers
Onion farmers, who saw high profits last year, are now struggling due to a sharp drop in prices at the peak of the harvesting season.
6 March 2025, 18:20 PM
None can use CEO title in insurance firms without IDRA approval
The use of the CEO (current charge) title also requires regulatory approval
6 March 2025, 10:40 AM
Inflation eases in February
Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%
6 March 2025, 09:42 AM
Solve BSEC crisis immediately: DBA
Delay in resolving the issue will hurt investor confidence, says association
6 March 2025, 08:31 AM
Frequent changes to tax policies hurt business climate
Frequent changes in tax policies and high effective tax rates are undermining the business climate and discouraging future investments, businesspeople said yesterday.
5 March 2025, 18:30 PM
Protest halts work at BSEC
The activities of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission came to a halt yesterday due to officials’ protest against the forced retirement of Saifur Rahman, an executive director.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Unilever Consumer Care’s profit dips 31%
However, the company declares a 520 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders, the highest in five years
5 March 2025, 06:12 AM
Dhaka stocks rising since morning
The DSEX rose 0.29% to 5,209.62 points as of 11.40am
5 March 2025, 05:52 AM
Align labour law with global standards: US agency
The United States has urged Bangladesh to align its domestic labour laws with international standards, according to the 2025 Trade Policy Agenda and 2024 Annual Report published yesterday by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
4 March 2025, 18:30 PM
Exports grow 2.77% in Feb
Bangladesh earns $3.97 billion from exports in the second month of the year
4 March 2025, 08:50 AM