Nicotine pouches to be under tax net
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has for the first time formally brought nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products into the national tax framework, with public health experts warning that the move could legitimise a new generation of nicotine products despite growing global concerns over their health risks.
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year
13 June 2026, 22:14 PM
From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.
13 June 2026, 22:14 PM
Agri share falls amid rising costs, climate shocks
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The allocation for agriculture in the proposed FY2026-27 budget has increased marginally in nominal terms.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Haor Boro loss 1.25 lakh tonnes higher than govt estimate: CPD
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s haor regions suffered rice losses of around 3.39 lakh tonnes, approximately 1.25 lakh tonnes higher than the estimate of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), according to a report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh lags behind regional peers in buffalo milk production
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Buffalo milk accounts for only 5 percent in Bangladesh
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh lags behind regional peers in buffalo milk production
1 June 2026, 21:38 PM
Bangladesh is lagging behind neighbouring countries in buffalo milk production due to low productivity, poor breeding practices, and limited investment in the dairy sector.
1 June 2026, 21:38 PM
Why rawhide prices fall after every Eid
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
As people return to the capital after the Eid holidays, the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway is greeting travellers not with its usual green surroundings and fresh earthy air, but with an unmistakable stench: rotting rawhides.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Prices of essentials: Rains, supply dearth cause spike
The prices of rice, eggs, broiler chicken, soybean oil, palm oil, sugar and vegetables have increased significantly in Dhaka due to a supply shortage and incessant rain.
5 October 2024, 18:19 PM
Why are chicken and egg prices nowhere near govt rates?
Prices of eggs and broiler chicken, two major sources of protein, prevailing in Dhaka’s markets have long surpassed rates set by the interim government in September, putting pressure on consumers plagued with persistently high inflation.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Fashion brands see higher customer footfall ahead of Durga Puja
Fashion brands and retailers are witnessing increased customer footfall ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for Hindu community, despite rising prices and political uncertainty.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM
434 units at BSCIC estates are either sick or closed
A total of 434 industrial units under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) are either suffering over financial issues or have already closed down due to various reasons..As such, some of these units are not operating at full capacity while others are not generati
28 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Tourism in turmoil
The tourism sector of Bangladesh has been hit hard by the 2024 national elections, unfavourable weather, recurring floods and anti-discrimination movement in the current year compared to last year, as people are unwilling to travel for fear of violence.
26 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Six in ten low-income households struggle to meet nutritional needs
Around 38 percent of low-income households in Bangladesh were food insecure in August as essential commodity prices only dropped slightly after the interim government took office on August 8, according to the World Food Programme (WFP).
26 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Political favouritism eroded confidence in insurance sector
More than two-thirds of the insurance companies registered in Bangladesh since 1990 were approved during the regimes of the Awami League government led by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Chicken, egg traders defy govt-fixed prices
Eggs and broiler chickens -- a key source of protein for the poor -- are not being sold anywhere in Dhaka at rates set by the government on Sunday this week.
17 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Plastic rules amid lax compliance with 14-yr old jute packaging law
Mandatory jute packaging for nearly two dozen of food stuff now falls almost flat thanks to slack implementation of the law.
15 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Onion turns Tk 5 cheaper here as India relaxes export rules
Prices of Indian onion are dropping in Bangladesh, as the neighbouring country on Friday withdrew the restriction of “minimum export price” at $550 per tonne and slashed export duty to 20 percent from 40 percent.
14 September 2024, 18:43 PM
Asia Insurance fined for embezzling Tk 2.27cr
The misappropriation by the non-life insurer involved TVS Auto Bangladesh Limited, which collected initial insurance policy papers for opening over two dozen letters of credit (LCs) in 2021 and 2022 to import goods.
12 September 2024, 14:33 PM
Edible oil prices rise on global hike: traders
Loose and bottled soybean oil have become costlier in Bangladesh due to price hikes in the global market amid a supply shortage of the key cooking ingredient, according to traders.
9 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Foreign banks lead the way in female representation
Nine foreign commercial banks in Bangladesh boast 27.73 percent female representation in their workforce, the highest in the sector, according to a report.
5 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Egg prices rise for supply shortage
The price of eggs, which is one of the most basic sources of protein for many fixed and low-income people in Bangladesh, has increased in local markets over the past week due to a supply shortage..Consumers are already facing a difficult time making ends meet for an increase in the prices
3 September 2024, 15:47 PM
Entrepreneurs show interest to insure factories against attacks
Businesspeople in Bangladesh are becoming interested in sabotage and terrorism insurance following incidents of arson, looting and vandalism at several industrial establishments across the country, according to various insurers.
31 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Workers bear the brunt of politically motivated attacks on businesses
Vandalism and arson attacks on factories since earlier this month have created deep concerns among entrepreneurs and plunged thousands of employees who work in these firms into uncertainty.
27 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Rice prices rising despite ample harvests
Rice prices are rising in spite of an ample amount being produced in the just concluded fiscal year, causing hardship for low and fixed-income people who are already struggling to make ends meet amid persistently high inflation.
25 August 2024, 18:00 PM
E-commerce refunds worth Tk 127cr stuck in payment gateways
At least Tk 127 crore owed by e-commerce companies to customers as refunds has been stuck in payment gateways since 2021, according to the commerce ministry documents.
24 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Gold price hits new heights. Here’s why
Jewellers in Bangladesh have hiked the price of gold ornaments to a historic high in line with rising pure gold prices and growth in the global market, according to industry people.
21 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Outbound tourism to India slows to a crawl
Political unrest in Bangladesh since the start of July has been severely affecting India’s inbound tourism industry, according to local outbound tour operators.
19 August 2024, 18:00 PM