StanChart Bangladesh fills CEO post after three months
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Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
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Govt approves National Pay Scale 2026
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Governance
Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
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Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
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Laldia terminal construction begins
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Economy
Imports from India rise, exports remain almost unchanged
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Economy
BB sets up Tk 2,000cr fund to shore up frozen food exports
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Economy
Fix energy supply for existing industries first
31 August 2026
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Economy
The job market speaks. Are we listening?
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Economy
Robi concedes defeat, will pay Tk 18.72cr VAT to NBR
Robi Axiata yesterday agreed to pay unpaid value-added tax and supplementary duty amounting to Tk 18.72 crore, bringing an end to
1 March 2018
Bangladesh must grow 10pc annually for 20 years: ADB chief
Bangladesh needs to clock in at least 10 percent economic growth for the next two decades if it wants to become a developed country
28 February 2018
Foreign investors demand 5pc corporate tax cut
Foreign investors in Bangladesh yesterday demanded cuts in corporate tax at least 5 percentage points to attract foreign funds and
28 February 2018
Every corrupt will be brought to book
The Anti-Corruption Commission will bring to book every people who are involved in banking scams as part of the move to create a
28 February 2018
First female chairman for a state bank
Luna Shamsuddoha, a prominent ICT entrepreneur, yesterday took over as the chairman of Janata Bank, making her the first woman
28 February 2018
Tk 1,683cr project to transform rail connectivity with India
The government is set to transform about 67 kilometres of meter gauge rail line into dual gauge for Tk 1,683 crore to provide railway
27 February 2018
IDRA to crack down on excessive commissioning
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority is set to crack down on excessive commissioning by insurance companies to get
27 February 2018
Ease visa, LC rules
Local exporters yesterday urged Austria to ease rules for visa processing and accept Bangladeshi banks' letters of credit in order to
27 February 2018
HC asks NBR to unfreeze Robi's bank accounts
The High Court yesterday unblocked Robi Axiata's bank accounts -- just a day after they were frozen by the revenue authority on
27 February 2018
5G, the cornerstone of the digital revolution
Blazing fast 5G wireless networks promise to unlock the potential of internet connected devices, or the Internet of Things -- making driverless cars and talking fridges a reality.
27 February 2018
Banglalink's 4G to reach all district HQs by June: CEO
Banglalink aims to provide 4G mobile services in all district headquarters by June this year, reaching about 30
26 February 2018
NBR freezes Robi's bank accounts over unpaid VAT
The National Board of Revenue yesterday froze the bank accounts of Robi Axiata Ltd, the country's second largest
26 February 2018
Robi logs Tk 280cr losses despite rise in subscribers
Robi, Bangladesh's second largest mobile operator, failed to register profit for the second straight year, counting net losses of Tk 280
22 February 2018
Railway gets $360m boost from ADB
The Asian Development Bank has approved $360 million in loans to help Bangladesh buy modern rolling stock and support reforms in its railway.
21 February 2018
Leather goods exporters stare at tough times
Bangladeshi footwear and leather goods exporters are bracing themselves for tough competition in the global market after the Indian
21 February 2018
BB move to cheer up stocks as well
The central bank's move to extend the deadline for lowering the banks' loan-deposit ratio will give a boost to the stock market,
21 February 2018
Shift from roads to rail: ADB okays $360m loan to Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $360 million as loans to Bangladesh so the country can support its ongoing reform in the railway sector.
The money will also be used to buy modern rolling stock Bangladesh Railway and to promote an overall shift from roads to rail, the ADB says in a news release on its website.
21 February 2018
Alif Industries to invest Tk 400cr to expand garment business
Alif Industries plans to invest Tk 400 crore to expand its business in the garment sector.
20 February 2018
Finance ministry can't stay mum over banking scams: Tofail
The finance ministry cannot remain silent in the cases of money laundering and misappropriation of money from the banking sector through irregularities, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said yesterday.
20 February 2018
Banks breathe a sigh of relief
Banks got a respite from the ongoing liquidity crisis as the Bangladesh Bank yesterday extended the deadline to lower their loan-deposit ratio to December 31 from the previous time limit of June 30.
20 February 2018