Bangladesh has the potential to become an exporter of premium-quality meat within the next five years, says Mohammed Aminur Rashid

Business leaders have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to simplify customs procedures, alleging that repeated inspections, laboratory testing and lengthy verification processes are delaying cargo clearance by up to a week or more, driving up business costs and eroding the competitiveness of local industries

The government should craft a single, comprehensive strategy covering every sector of the creative economy, from film and theatre to crafts and publishing, according to industry insiders.

The government is preparing a list of farmers affected by the recent floods to provide them with targeted rehabilitation support, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today.

Karooni Fashions Limited has shut one of its garment units in Kaliakair, Gazipur, indefinitely, affecting around 8,000 workers, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006

Bangladesh could see its trade with the European Union (EU) expand significantly over the next three to four years, but the country may not be fully prepared to capitalise on the opportunity, warned MA Razzaque, chairman of the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)

A fact-finding mission led by the IMF's mission chief for Bangladesh's loan programme will begin tomorrow

Sheraton Dhaka, in collaboration with Mutual Trust Bank PLC, launched Coastal Carnival, a seafood festival at Garden Kitchen in Banani featuring seafood dishes from around the world.

Saudi Arabia has launched Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the country by integrating tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings.

Today, the ADB published the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2025

Initiatives have been taken to allow cases to be filed directly with the Capital Market Tribunal

Country’s leading digital operator Banglalink has partnered with US-based nonprofit organisation Winrock International to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for survivors of human trafficking through the Banglalink Power app.

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tropical Homes Limited, a Dhaka-based real estate company, to provide coating and construction materials solutions for some of the country’s tallest buildings.

For decades, manufacturing-led exports have been a central driver of Bangladesh’s economic success. The garment sector transformed the economy, created millions of jobs and established the country as one of the world’s leading apparel exporters.

FDI inflows into Bangladesh rose to $1.78 billion in 2025 from $1.23 billion a year earlier

Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, a key step towards securing greater access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.

He will replace Deputy Governor Zakir Hossain Chowdhury as the government has cancelled Zakir's remaining tenure

The finance minister has directed all financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, to deliver digital services tailored to customers' needs, ensuring citizens can access essential services from the comfort of their homes

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed a provision of the Bank Company Act, 1991 until June 30, 2027 in favour of defaulter Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery Ltd (AMSRL), allowing it to open import LCs (letters of credit)

The company recorded Tk 4,142 crore in net revenue during the July-March period of the 2025-26 financial year, up from Tk 3,662 crore a year earlier