Four domestic airports see big drop in passenger traffic
6 October 2026
Four domestic airports have registered a gradual decline in passenger traffic as some travellers have shifted to road transport because of improved connectivity to several destinations and comparatively cheaper fares.
6 October 2026
After jute, India seeks anti-dumping duty on PET film
1 October 2026
India’s trade remedies authority has recommended definitive anti-dumping duties of up to $218 per tonne on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, widely used in packaging, from Bangladesh for five years.
1 October 2026
After jute, India seeks anti-dumping duty on PET film
30 September 2026
The move comes just days after India imposed anti-dumping duties of up to $445 per tonne on Bangladeshi jute products
30 September 2026
India now moves to levy anti-subsidy duty on jute goods
30 September 2026
Days after imposing fresh anti-dumping duties on jute goods, India has recommended anti-subsidy duties of up to $140.04 per tonne on jute products imported from Bangladesh.
30 September 2026
News Analysis / Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
20 September 2026
Why is the private sector not borrowing money?
20 September 2026
Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
19 September 2026
Over the last couple of years, businesses have raised concerns over high interest rates on loans and urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to cut its policy rates to reduce the cost of funds
19 September 2026
Govt’s bank borrowing exceeds FY26 target by over Tk 47,500cr
1 September 2026
The government’s net borrowing from the banking system stood at Tk 165,538 crore in fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, far exceeding its plan for the year amid falling foreign financing and lower-than-expected revenue collection, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data.
1 September 2026
Bangladesh more a target than user of anti-dumping: BFTI study
16 August 2026
Bangladesh has barely used its three trade remedy tools -- anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard measures -- against unfair imports even as it remains a frequent target of such measures abroad, a Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) study has found.
16 August 2026
Wheat acreage may shrink
Wheat acreage may shrink this season as many farmers have shifted to maize and other crops to make higher profits, said agriculturists.
22 December 2018
The perils of plastic laminated posters
Contestants for the 11th parliamentary polls have been using laminated posters in the campaign, which are harmful for the environment.
22 December 2018
GM seeds may face hurdles
A lack of purchasing power in the farming sector dominated by small and marginal people may restrict the wider use of genetically modified (GM) seeds in Bangladesh, said the US Department of Agriculture recently.
19 December 2018
Paddy output to rise: FAO
Paddy output is likely to rise 4 percent year-on-year to 5.36 crore tonnes during the current calendar year, because of higher plantings by growers and favourable weather, said the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently.
17 December 2018
Tk 100cr business
Election candidates' spending on campaigning posters is likely to create about Tk 100 crore of business for the paper and printing industries, which although a drop in the ocean for the Tk 7,200 crore market is being welcomed by printers and millers.
4 December 2018
Sub-contractors ineligible for export benefit: NBR
Local sub-contracting firms are not eligible for duty drawbacks on goods and services they supply to public projects, which are funded by foreign loans or grants, clarified the National Board of Revenue (NBR) last Thursday.
1 December 2018
Low prices spoil joy of bumper aman harvest
Farmers are deflated by the drop in paddy prices, which will leave them with hardly any profit from the current bumper aman harvests.
28 November 2018
Bitopi: creating the advertising benchmark
It was the days of spontaneous waves of non-cooperation movement of March 1971. Freedom-seeking Bangalees brought out processions and took part in the liberation struggle against the then-Pakistani rulers. And Bitopi, which was just three years old, could not stay away.
14 November 2018
Tax returns shoot up 33pc
Tax return submissions shot up 33 percent year-on-year to 18 lakh last fiscal year, marking the highest spiral in the last decade,
13 November 2018
Coastal belt holds wind power prospects: study
Bangladesh's southern coastal belt offers potential for generating power through wind, according to a recently published study by the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, raising hopes of meeting the government's renewable energy goals.
10 November 2018
Use of electronic fiscal device to be delayed
The National Board of Revenue is yet to complete its preparations to enforce the use of automated sales recording machines at the
3 November 2018
Compliance pays off
Some 26 individuals and 32 companies, for their for the third year in row, have made it to the list of the top taxpayers who will be
3 November 2018
Sugar import from India to be duty-free
The commerce ministry yesterday agreed to withdraw the 40 percent duty on sugar imports from India, much to the ire of the local refiners.
1 November 2018
Local indigo goes global
Indigo, which reminds of an episode of cruelty during the British colonial rule, is being farmed once again and the famous blue has recently found its way to the US from Bangladesh.
29 October 2018
Domestic fridge, AC makers given a fillip
The revenue authority has waived value-added tax and supplementary duty on the import of raw materials to make compressors of refrigerator and air conditioners with a view to facilitating local manufacturing.
23 October 2018
Draft law to digitalise customs
A new customs law is likely to be placed in parliament soon under which the associated environment will have to be digitalised by the
20 October 2018
One-stop service for businesses by Dec
Entrepreneurs investing in the economic zones will get all types of trade and investment services from various government agencies within 45 working days of their application, according to the One-Stop Service Rules issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday.
18 October 2018
Pineapple, aloe vera make it to export list
Locally grown pineapples and aloe vera are exported abroad in processed form, ushering hopes that farmers would not suffer losses for production gluts, said three persons familiar with the matter.
18 October 2018
Kar Bahadur title may go
The tax administrator plans to discontinue the Kar Bahadur title, a decoration that was introduced last year to honour long-time
16 October 2018
Joint efforts to ease congestion
The customs authority plans to start working along with all stakeholders soon to ease congestion of vehicles at Benapole and
15 October 2018