Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice
Our Correspondent, Rangamati
11 October 2026 • Tourism
Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun
Star Business Report
11 October 2026 • Business
Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa
Star Business Report
11 October 2026 • Business
Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh
Star Business Report
10 October 2026 • Business
Govt working for stable supply of Ramadan commodities: Muktadir
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
8 October 2026 • Business
Govt buys back Tk 1,716 crore treasury bonds ahead of maturity
Star Business Report
8 October 2026 • Business

BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults

The central bank issued the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediator Enlistment Guidelines, 2026, five months after it issued a notification on the selection of mediators for pre-suit mediation to enable banks to recover mounting bad loans
20 August 2026

Bangladesh explores possible cooperation with AirAsia in ground handling

Bangladesh is exploring possible cooperation with AirAsia in ground handling and airport management at the country’s international airports, alongside potential investment in the civil aviation sector.
20 August 2026

World Bank studying feasibility of mortgage refinance company in Bangladesh

The proposed MRC could provide long-term refinancing to financial institutions, enabling them to expand their mortgage lending operations and potentially making housing finance more accessible
20 August 2026

Bangladesh gets first grid-connected agrivoltaics pilot

Co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in Bangladesh in partnership with the Power Division, this initiative integrates solar power generation with the cultivation of crops like green chillies and rice
19 August 2026

IFC commits $30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for API imports

The financing will meet Popular’s US dollar working capital needs, mainly for importing APIs, which are critical raw materials for pharmaceutical production
19 August 2026

NCC Bank gets nod for 20 Islamic branches

Bangladesh Bank has given go-ahead to National Credit and Commerce Bank (NCC Bank) to convert 20 conventional banking branches into full-fledged Islamic banking branches.
19 August 2026

Several initiatives of new govt praiseworthy, but there is room for improvement: BKMEA

However, the association says six months is not enough time to evaluate any government
18 August 2026

Market monitoring alone cannot reduce commodity prices: Muktadir

The commerce minister urges people not to expect immediate results in reducing commodity prices
18 August 2026

Businesses in India, Bangladesh to form B2B task forces

The proposed task forces would focus on infrastructure investment and emerging technologies
18 August 2026

HSBC Bangladesh launches 2026 edition of Export Excellence Awards

Exporters can nominate themselves for the "Exporter of the Year" title in four categories
18 August 2026

Shariah-based institutions will get 50% of any sukuk: BB

From now on, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will allocate half of any sukuk issue to shariah-based banks, financial institutions and insurance companies.
17 August 2026

UAE-based Bangladeshis plan to invest Tk 1,000 crore

They want to invest in banking, renewable energy, food processing, tourism, education and healthcare
17 August 2026

Borrowers of NBFIs must withdraw lawsuits to get policy support

Bangladesh Bank issues a new directive today
17 August 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy
17 August 2026

Quickly ensure efficient cargo handling at airports: commerce minister

Although issues such as cargo handling and warehouses at airports do not fall directly under the jurisdiction of the commerce ministry, they are closely linked to the country’s trade and export activities
17 August 2026

Sammilito Islami Bank sets up War-Room desk to boost investment recovery

Sammilito Islami Bank PLC has formed a dedicated desk, titled “Collection & Recovery War-Room”, to accelerate and strengthen its investment collection and recovery activities and make them more effective and results-oriented.
16 August 2026

Crowne Plaza opens FLOR for book lovers

Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has launched FLOR, short for “For Love of Reading”, at The Deli – Lobby Cafe, a new space designed to bring people closer to books, ideas and the joy of reading.
15 August 2026

Govt asks officials to use AI with caution

The careless use of AI could pose risks to the security and confidentiality of official information, the cabinet says
15 August 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 16.43% in first half

However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent
15 August 2026

20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas

The three-day exhibition, SOURCING, was held from August 10 to 12
13 August 2026