Apparel exports to EU, US tumble in Jan-May
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Slow reforms may weigh on Bangladesh’s growth: Fitch
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB frames import rules for free trade zones
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
After banks, BB offers one-time exit to NBFI borrowers
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Uber launches $15b bid for Delivery Hero
Reuters, Berlin
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
The cost of neutrality
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs
Star Business Report
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Bangladesh Bank relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs
Star Business Report
16 July 2026, 22:07 PM Business

Samsung logs best-ever profit on AI chip demand

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Thursday, riding massive market demand for the memory chips that power artificial intelligence.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

BTMA backtracks on shutdown move

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has temporarily suspended its plan to shut spinning mills from February 1, following assurances from the government that the problems facing the spinning sector will be addressed through consultations with stakeholders.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump pressure

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at its first policy gathering this year, citing robust economic growth, as the central bank resists President Donald Trump’s mounting pressure for cuts.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

NRB Bank inks deal with BB on entrepreneurship

NRB Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank as part of the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) on the Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Biman resumes Dhaka-Karachi direct flights

Flights will operate every Thursday and Saturday
29 January 2026, 22:38 PM

Shipping department to launch software Jahaji for lighter vessel management

The software will address longstanding allegations of irregularities in scheduling of such vessels
29 January 2026, 21:09 PM

Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far

The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026, 20:11 PM

BTMA temporarily backtracks from mill closure move

The government assured them of resolving the problems through stakeholder consultations
29 January 2026, 18:06 PM

Renata’s heartburn tablet Esomeprazole MUPS secures UK marketing authorisation

The drug is popularly known as Maxpro MUPS in Bangladesh
29 January 2026, 17:42 PM

Olympic Industries posts modest profit growth, buys land in Narayanganj

The company said the growth demonstrated steady demand for its products and the effectiveness of its business strategy
29 January 2026, 17:07 PM

Govt decides to separate CAAB’s regulatory, operational functions

Need to separate CAAB’s entities highlighted in ICAO audits
29 January 2026, 16:54 PM

The EU-India trade deal: What implications for Bangladesh

The deal that changes the competitive landscape
29 January 2026, 11:46 AM

Gold’s blistering rally continues, hits Tk 286,000 per bhori in Bangladesh

Today, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association said it started selling gold at Tk 286,001 per bhori
29 January 2026, 11:19 AM

Foreign loan inflows fall 29% as ADP hits five-year low

Bangladesh received reduced foreign loans in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 as the execution of foreign-funded projects under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) fell to its lowest level in at least five years.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Young innovators shine with cutting-edge tech at digital expo

From underwater drones exploring the ocean depths to Mars rovers navigating simulated alien terrain, Bangladeshi youth are quietly but confidently reshaping the nation’s technological landscape.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Abolish minimum tax, wealth surcharges

Tax reform panel also calls for dropping the excise duty on bank deposits
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

BSC receives new bulk vessel Banglar Nobojatra

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) officially received the delivery of its newly purchased bulk vessel MV Banglar Nobojatra on Tuesday.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold smashes all records, surges to Tk 269,788

Amid record highs in the global market, gold prices soared to a new peak of Tk 269,788 per bhori in the local market, breaking all previous records.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Why does central bank’s independence matter?

An independent and effective central bank in a transforming economy is no longer a technocratic luxury or a symbolic nod to international best practice. It is a foundational safeguard for any country seeking macroeconomic stability, financial discipline and protection from elite capture.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt drafts 25-year plan for agriculture

The interim government has set out to formulate the Agriculture Outlook 2050, a comprehensive long-term strategic framework designed to guide agricultural transformation over the next 25 years.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM