BSTI orders recall of eight products from four companies
20 July 2026, 20:48 PM
Business
Bangladesh’s GDP growth halves to 2.2% in Jan-Mar as industry contracts
20 July 2026, 19:14 PM
Business
DCCI urges NBR to spare compliant businesses from tax harassment
20 July 2026, 17:19 PM
Business
Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?
19 July 2026, 20:51 PM
Business
Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms
19 July 2026, 19:51 PM
Business
Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges
19 July 2026, 18:46 PM
Business
Halal export potential trapped in regulatory maze: businesses
18 July 2026, 21:03 PM
Business
BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman
18 July 2026, 19:05 PM
Business
Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch
16 July 2026, 19:55 PM
Business
Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring
16 July 2026, 18:48 PM
Business
Monetary policy is working: CAL Bangladesh
In its latest report released today, the organisation projected inflation will stabilise between 8.5% and 9.5% by June but fall to 6-7% by December
12 February 2025, 16:27 PM
Miscreants attack Nagad administrator hours after ACC drive
They vandalised his vehicle, injured the driver in Dhaka’s Banani
12 February 2025, 13:27 PM
27 apparel makers attend Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
A total of 27 apparel makers from Bangladesh are participating in this year’s Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, according to a statement from the event’s organisers..Companies participating in the three-day fair, which began at the Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in Paris on Monday, are showca
11 February 2025, 16:40 PM
Bajus calls for action against non-VAT registered jewellers to ensure fair competition
The Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (Bajus) has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to take decisive action against non-VAT registered jewellery businesses to ensure a level playing field in the domestic market..In a letter, Bajus commended the recent move by the NBR to introduce E
11 February 2025, 15:59 PM
BGMEA administrator’s tenure extended until Jun 16
The four-month extension comes into effect on February 17 this year
11 February 2025, 14:08 PM
Leasing state-run jute mills made easier for industrial diversification
The government has relaxed lease conditions for state-run jute mills to encourage private investment, which would address the financial losses of the factories, reduce the shortfall of raw jute, diversify industries, and create new employment opportunities..Around 40 lakh tonnes of jute ar
10 February 2025, 18:29 PM
Gold prices set to hit Tk 150,000 for the first time
From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 149,812
10 February 2025, 14:38 PM
Contractionary stance will hamper private sector growth: Dhaka Chamber
A more flexible and balanced monetary policy should be there, the trade body says
10 February 2025, 12:43 PM
IPPS for deferring LDC graduation by 10-12 years
The Intellectual Property and Policy Studies (IPPS), a non-profit organisation, yesterday urged the government to defer the country's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by at least 10 to 12 years..Bangladesh has yet to properly evaluate the post-LDC graduation impact on v
9 February 2025, 18:34 PM
Economy on expansion track for 4th straight month in Jan: PMI
The country’s economy remained on an expansion track for the fourth consecutive month in January this year, according to an unofficial estimate, as growing exports, seasonal consumption trends and a boost in the agro supply chain are being considered potential drivers of this growth. .In
9 February 2025, 18:00 PM
DCCI identifies problems of Old Dhaka businesses, wants quick solution
Traffic congestion, waterlogging is taking a massive toll, says the leading chamber
8 February 2025, 13:12 PM
Adopt renewable energy immediately for a better future: experts
The Policy Exchange Bangladesh organises policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s future
6 February 2025, 14:24 PM
Takaful Islami Insurance fined Tk 10 lakh
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has fined Takaful Islami Insurance Limited Tk 10 lakh.
5 February 2025, 20:00 PM
Green Delta launches Bangladesh’s first insurance for pets
Initially, the policy will cover dogs and cats
5 February 2025, 12:19 PM
Beximco lays off another 8,000 workers
Embattled Beximco Limited has announced another round of layoffs citing a lack of work orders, a decision that affects nearly 8,000 workers across five manufacturing units in its industrial park in Gazipur.
4 February 2025, 21:29 PM
National Special Economic Zone to get a Tk 518 crore water treatment plant
The plant will treat 50 million litres of water daily
4 February 2025, 12:27 PM
BB files fraud case against Nagad
The central bank's payment system department filed the case with Motijheel Police Station
4 February 2025, 10:21 AM
Six insurers fined Tk 37 lakh for breaching rules
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has declared fines amounting to Tk 37 lakh on six insurance companies for breaching rules..Through these penalties, the watchdog of Bangladesh’s insurance industry aims to encourage better regulatory compliance and transparency amon
3 February 2025, 18:37 PM
Importers suspend fruit clearance at all ports for two days
Importers have announced a two-day suspension of fruit clearance from all ports, including Chattogram port, until Wednesday, demanding the withdrawal of increased value-added tax (VAT) and duties on fruit imports..Junaidul Haque, publicity secretary of Chattogram Fruit Traders Association,
3 February 2025, 15:13 PM
Lee’s Tobacco Machinery Company to invest $8.32 million in Bepza EZ
The UAE, Singapore-owned entity will manufacture machinery for tobacco processing
3 February 2025, 14:57 PM