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
City Group, Deshbandhu get nod to export sugar
The government has allowed two private refiners to export a total of 57,273 tonnes of sugar this fiscal year, according to commerce ministry officials.
3 October 2017
Illegal foreign workers to face crackdown: NBR
The National Board of Revenue is set to start inspecting firms that appoint foreigners illegally and, in so doing,
2 October 2017
Wheat imports soar as consumers cut costly rice intake
Wheat imports soared as a section of people has switched to flour in the face of high prices of staple rice, said
30 September 2017
Chemical exporters appeal against India's anti-dumping duty
Two local companies have filed petitions with the Indian authority for reviewing the anti-dumping duty imposed on shipment of a textile chemical from Bangladesh, officials said.
28 September 2017
Cox's Bazar hotels, airlines get a boost
Domestic airlines and hotels in Cox's Bazar are seeing a spike in occupancy as government officials, human rights activists and
25 September 2017
Remove barriers in supply chain to stabilise rice market
Price of staple food rice has been rising since the first week of April this year, triggered by crop damage for flood in haor areas. And
23 September 2017
Shrimp farmers staring at heavy losses
Shrimp farmers are suffering from massive losses in the wake of falling prices of freshwater prawn amid sluggish demand from processors for export.
21 September 2017
Big plan for tuna fishing
The government is set to issue more licences to catch tuna and pelagic fishes beyond the 200-metre depth of the Bay of Bengal and in the Indian Ocean, said officials at the fisheries and livestock ministry.
21 September 2017
Dhaka-Kolkata freight train from next month
Bangladesh and India are set to launch a container train service to facilitate faster and cheaper transport of goods between the two countries such that bilateral trade goes way beyond the existing $6 billion.
17 September 2017
NBR bins plan to purchase electronic cash registers
The National Board of Revenue has abandoned plans to buy electronic cash registers (ECR) and distribute them
16 September 2017
Cattle not subjected to quarantine pose health risks: experts
Cattle are being brought in over the borders without being put in quarantine, posing a health risk to humans and
16 September 2017
BATB seeks quick end to tax dispute with NBR
British American Tobacco Bangladesh has sought an out-of-court settlement for a VAT dispute amounting to Tk
11 September 2017
Luxury buses make much headway in intercity travel
More and more luxury buses can be seen operating on the highways nowadays driven by a growing demand for a comfortable ride among long-haul travellers amid dust and traffic congestion on the road.
10 September 2017
Local demand for prawn on the rise
The domestic demand for freshwater prawns, grown mainly to cater to the export market, is rising on the back of
9 September 2017
Commercial spaces too expensive
Many new and small entrepreneurs are now opting for residential buildings to set up shop after being daunted by the high rents of commercial spaces in the city, said some realtors and small business operators.
7 September 2017
NBR seeks Tk 50cr from 4 top hotels in unpaid taxes
Four luxury hotels in Dhaka which lost a legal battle against a supplementary duty and corresponding value added
6 September 2017
Eid brings no cheer for long-haul buses
The movement of millions of city dwellers back to their homes for the Eid-ul-Azha festival is apparently not a boon for transport companies, as per the top three inter-district bus operators.
31 August 2017
Flood, Rundown Roads: Supply chain affected
Floods and rundown roads have become a major concern for businesses, as these are affecting supply chains and increasing both transportation costs and time, say industry players.
31 August 2017
Eid economy heating up
From Friday, Md Yusuf has put up machetes and various knives on display in front of his tiny blacksmith store at Karwan Bazar.
27 August 2017
Sacrificial Animals for Eid-ul-Azha: Cattle supply 'adequate'
Supply of cattle is more than adequate to meet the Eid demand, but traders worry about transporting them to the capital and other big cities on time as many highways are in bad shape following the devastating flood.
25 August 2017