Govt to unveil full-tenure tax roadmap

Tax-free income ceiling to hit Tk 4.5 lakh by FY31
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Ambitious revenue target, elusive reality for NBR

Over the last decade, the tax administration has been missing its targets
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Rammala Library: A heritage left to decay

The century-old Rammala Library in Cumilla, home to thousands of ancient manuscripts and rare books, has been left languishing in neglect, with its invaluable collection gradually decaying for lack of proper preservation.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Soleman the ‘Solar Man’

In Molani village under Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, Soleman Ali, a self-taught innovator, is harnessing solar power to help Boro paddy farmers with a low-cost solution for irrigation.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Characters you meet on every Eid journey!

With Eid right around the corner, the rush of homebound people has begun. Regardless of your choice of transport, you will encounter a number of “characters” on your journey, and it’s not negotiable.
28 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Farashganj: The testimony of French trade in Puran Dhaka

The word "Farash" means French and "ganj" means market, and hence, the name of the locality stands as a testimony of the French people and their businesses in Dhaka during the olden times.
25 May 2026, 19:57 PM

Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel search

Whether using ChatGPT or AI-enabled travel sites like Layla.ai, it is already possible to pose search questions like: "Calm hotel with west-facing balcony" or "Charming hotel with spa that accepts dogs".
24 May 2026, 09:16 AM

Listed firms face stricter governance rules

Some of the major proposed changes relate to independent directors
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Why the Padma Barrage will be a disaster for Bangladesh

The proposed Padma Barrage will deepen Bangladesh’s sediment, water, and ecological crises rather than sustainably resolving them.
19 May 2026, 08:33 AM

Ever wonder how the name Tikatuli came about?

A curious detail regarding all this involves one tikiya-maker.
18 May 2026, 19:49 PM

Bhasan Char: An economy that floats on boats

The island has built a small but functioning economy around cargo transport, informal trade, MFS-based transactions and steady demand
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Startups get Tk 425cr capital boost

BSIC will provide equity financing, strategic support and international co-investment opportunities for promising startups
13 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Green bins for organic waste, yellow for recyclables

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) yesterday launched a source segregation initiative to improve waste management in the capital.
13 May 2026, 00:00 AM

$100b export target at risk without logistics reforms

Warns an economist as Bangladesh still faces high trade costs, long cargo waiting times
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Trade deficit widens 24% on rising imports

The gap between imports and exports stood at $19.17 billion in the first nine months of FY 2025-26
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century

Attenborough's natural history series, such as "Life on Earth", in which he had a famous encounter with mountain gorillas in Rwanda, have brought the most remote corners of the planet into living rooms worldwide.
6 May 2026, 10:09 AM

Red tape hobbles Japanese investment in Bangladesh

Says Akiko Okumura, executive vice-president of Jetro
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Teletalk gets 10 MHz in 700 MHz band despite huge dues

The decision was taken at a recent Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission meeting
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars

According to Barvida, around 3 lakh people directly or indirectly employed in the sector now face uncertainty over their livelihoods
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The toothache we ignore until it shouts

There is a familiar story in many households. It begins with a mild toothache, the kind that feels easy to ignore.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM