TCB to start truck sales of essentials today

The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin selling three essential commodities to low-income and poor people through mobile trucks today.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Effective governance needs honest dissent

Good governance is not about ticking boxes or following a prescribed set of rules. It is reflected in the decisions made every day; decisions that require clarity, integrity and the courage to confront reality.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Small entrepreneurs struggling to go big

Bangladesh’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector accounts for 99 percent of the country’s industries, yet many businesses remain trapped by poor market linkages, limited modernisation, and inadequate industrial support.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Aarong to plant 1.5 lakh trees with Tk 2.89 crore from bag sales

Aarong has earned Tk 2.89 crore from selling bags in the last seven months under its “Bring Your Own Bag” (BYOB) initiative, and will donate the entire amount to environmental and social projects.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

War puts forex market under strain: BB

The interbank exchange rate rose to Tk 122.75 per dollar at the end of March from Tk 122.30 per dollar at the end of February 2026
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Japanese EZ shows early promise as investment flows in

The Bangladesh Special Economic Zone is showing promise as a manufacturing hub, with swift land handover and private-sector efficiency drawing investments into the zone, according to the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza).
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Broadband sector set for major overhaul

Reform plan would reduce ISP tiers, formalise informal operators and improve internet speeds
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bring down corporate tax for private sector

The corporate tax rate for the private sector should be reduced to remain competitive in attracting foreign investors and supporting industrial growth, business leaders said yesterday.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

TCB to start truck sales of essentials Monday

The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin selling three essential commodities to low-income and poor people through mobile trucks from tomorrow.
10 May 2026, 21:43 PM

Avoid unregistered travel agencies, civil aviation ministry warns

Travellers urged to verify licences before buying tickets or packages
10 May 2026, 18:01 PM

Govt to approve projects on three conditions: finance minister

Theatre, sports, and music to get industry status, he said
10 May 2026, 15:28 PM

Aarong to plant 1.5 lakh trees with Tk 2.89cr from bag sales

Retailer slashes bag usage by 46.79 lakh units in 7 months under green initiative
10 May 2026, 14:41 PM

Cut corporate tax to sustain growth, says Japan-Bangladesh Chamber 

The trade body urged the government to restore the 15 percent corporate tax rate for the textile sector
10 May 2026, 13:32 PM

BSEC sets out rules for converting closed-end mutual funds

The move follows years of debate over the future of closed-end funds
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Education, health to take 28% of ADP

Planning Division proposes Tk 3 lakh crore development budget for FY27
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to reopen some sugar mills

Commerce minister says
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold firms, heads for weekly gain

Gold ​drifted higher on Friday and headed for a weekly gain as optimism ‌over a potential end to the Iran conflict helped ease concerns about inflation and elevated interest rates.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Renewable delays push Bangladesh into ‘energy trap’: experts

Unpredictability, not cost alone, had become the biggest burden on businesses
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Renewable delays push Bangladesh into energy trap: experts

Bangladesh has fallen into an "energy trap" where heavy dependence on fuel imports, costing nearly $12 billion annually, has left the country vulnerable to global shocks, business leaders and energy experts warned today
9 May 2026, 21:42 PM