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 eyes additional Tk 100cr in tax from govt employees
Some 1.34 lakh additional government employees are likely to pay taxes during the current fiscal year due to a spike in their salaries following the new pay scale, taxmen said.
11 April 2016
Fresh attempt to update income tax law
The National Board of Revenue has taken a fresh bid to design an income tax law that is attuned to Bangladesh's socioeconomic reality, after it received discouraging feedback on the latest draft of the Direct Tax Code.
9 April 2016
Electronics firm gets import VAT waiver
The National Board of Revenue has exempted Minister Hi-Tech Park Ltd from value-added tax for importing components and spare parts of freezers, refrigerators and air-conditioners. The privilege will continue until June 30.
3 April 2016
Wheat brings no cheers to farmers
Farmers have started harvesting wheat but low prices of the grain have dampened their hopes of counting profits
31 March 2016
Tax receipts rise as export, import get a boost
Tax collection rose 14 percent year-on-year to Tk 11,387 crore in February, on the back of increased exports and imports in recent months, according to provisional data of the National Board of Revenue.
23 March 2016
NBR moves to honour more taxpayers
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken an initiative to honour more taxpayers with tax cards by introducing
22 March 2016
Boro acreage falls on low paddy prices
Cultivation has declined in the current boro season as a section of farmers, frustrated by low prices over the last several months, have switched to other crops, said agriculture officials and seed sellers.
21 March 2016
Rural poor may get rice at Tk 10 a kg
The Directorate General of Food has proposed to sell rice to the rural ultra-poor at Tk 10 each kilogram to help reduce poverty -- a
19 March 2016
Tractor sales rise for haulage purposes
Tractor sellers have logged in increased sales, driven mainly by the demand for haulage for growing construction activities in the suburban and rural areas, operators said.
16 March 2016
Asia's prosperity vital for the world: IMF chief
Asia's prosperity is vital not only for the region but for the world, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday.
13 March 2016
Rising income inequality in Asia worrying: IMF chief
Asia's economy has grown by about 6 percent a year over the last 25 years but the rising income inequality has
12 March 2016
NBR allowed, but now orders probe
The revenue authority has ordered probe and seizure of four luxury vehicles imported by the Bangladesh office of
10 March 2016
Drugmakers to get a boost
The government has started the process of allotting plots at the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) industrial park, which promises to propel Bangladesh to the next stage as a drug exporter.
6 March 2016
Govt cuts OMS rice, wheat prices again
The government has slashed rice and wheat prices by 25 percent and 10 percent respectively for open market sales
25 February 2016
Nestle pins hopes on rising consumer class
Bangladesh sees a rising consumer class due to more than 6 percent annual economic growth and improvements in the country's
6 February 2016
NBR to hunt tax-dodging illegal foreign workers
The National Board of Revenue is going to launch a drive against foreign nationals who are working in Bangladesh without work permits
2 February 2016
NBR to open five offices to monitor source tax
The National Board of Revenue is set to open five separate zones to intensify its monitoring of the deduction of source or withholding tax and to curb evasion.
31 January 2016
Saarc standards for six products in the offing
The South Asian Regional Standards Organisation (Sarso) has developed Saarc standards for six products to facilitate
30 January 2016
Farmers shift from aus rice to other crops for higher profits
Farmers are shifting from aus rice cultivation to various other crops, particularly summer vegetables, for higher
30 January 2016
NBR plans to split customs bond commissionerate
The National Board of Revenue plans to split the Customs Bond Commissionerate (CBC) Dhaka into two parts to offer better and faster services.
25 January 2016