Govt’s bank borrowing crosses annual target in nine months
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ATM booths run dry on first day of weeklong holiday
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
LPG market slows as price hikes hit demand
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
EU to assess Bangladesh’s proposal for FTA
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Over 95% of apparel factories pay April salaries
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Rotting onions, low prices hit farmers hard
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Renewable energy no longer optional
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Regulator lifts BTCL int’l call cap despite Tk 1,106cr dues
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Amirul Haque becomes new president of Ctg chamber
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
Business
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
Jobs, returns, environment to decide project approvals
Says finance minister
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