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
NBR may phase out truncated VAT rates
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to phase out truncated or reduced rates of value added tax (VAT) way before the VAT and
21 August 2017
Beef too costly in Bangladesh
Beef is 32 percent costlier in the country than the global average, largely due to inadequate domestic production, drop in the flow of cattle smuggled in from India and extortion from traders.
15 August 2017
Floods affect crops of 2 lakh hectares
Ongoing floods have inundated 2 lakh hectares of land containing transplanted aman in 23 districts, posing a threat to the livelihoods of hundreds of paddy farmers.
15 August 2017
Rising overseas trade brings joy for private ICDs
Increasing volume of overseas trade is bringing businesses to private inland container depots (ICD), enabling operators to utilise more than 75 percent of their capacities, according to sector insiders.
14 August 2017
A glimpse into the domestic cable industry
The government's push for increased power generation and rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, buoys demand for cable,
9 August 2017
Import of powdered milk almost doubles
Bangladesh has almost doubled its import of powdered milk, driven by increased industrial use and home consumption, said industry operators.
6 August 2017
Mongla not fit to take heat off Ctg port
With the Chittagong port grappling with huge vessel congestion, the country's second sea port in Mongla remains underutilised mainly because of inadequate facilities and low draft, said stakeholders.
2 August 2017
Millers, wholesalers to blame for rice price spiral: USDA
Millers and wholesalers have mainly pushed rice prices higher, cashing in on supply shortages owing to floods and blast attack on the recently harvested boro rice, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
23 July 2017
Stunning case of import fraud
Customs Intelligence has unearthed an elaborate scheme by a syndicate to import consumer goods in the name of
22 July 2017
Growers to get quality jute for heavy rains
Farmers are set to get better quality jute this harvesting season as water availability from increased rainfall will
22 July 2017
Congested Dhaka city needs more space
Development of the eastern part of Dhaka would help reduce population density and traffic congestion in the entire city, allowing it to
21 July 2017
Manual VAT registration may end next year
The National Board of Revenue is likely to terminate the manually-issued 11-digit VAT registration from next year as it moves forward with automating the revenue system to bring transparency, reduce hassles and increase compliance.
13 July 2017
WB to assess progress in VAT digitisation
A World Bank mission is expected to visit Dhaka next week to assess the progress in digitisation and modernisation of the VAT system in light of the government move to shelve the implementation of the new law for two years.
12 July 2017
10 firms provide 40pc of all VAT and SD
Some 40 percent of the total value-added tax and supplementary duty collected in a year by the National Board of Revenue comes from only 10 firms -- a startling detail for a $220 billion economy that is growing fast.
11 July 2017
Deep-sea port may not be viable
A deep-sea port may not be viable for Bangladesh as big ships are unlikely to come in here diverting from the main shipping route, an
9 July 2017
Policy drafted to discourage tobacco farming
The government has drafted a tobacco cultivation control policy that seeks to bar companies from encouraging farmers to grow the health hazardous crop.
8 July 2017
Dispute over SIM tax crops up again
The Large Taxpayers Unit of the National Board of Revenue has asked four mobile phone operators to furnish Tk 883
5 July 2017
Rod prices not going down
The prices of rods that sprang up amid speculation of 15 percent uniform VAT from July 1 have stayed at that level
3 July 2017
Proposed VAT, Tax Measures: Major changes likely
Unlike previous budgets, which were passed by parliaments with minor changes, this year's proposed budget could have major
24 June 2017
Bike assemblers face bumpy ride for duty hike
A spike in supplementary duty on completely knocked down units of motorcycles is set to hit the local assembly
24 June 2017