The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has urged the government to extend the cash incentive on export receipts for three more years, until December 2028, to support the struggling textile industry.

Jamuna Bank PLC signed a corporate agreement with Best Western Plus Bay Hills Hotel in Cox’s Bazar on December 9, according to a press release.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed banks to keep their branches open on Saturday to facilitate election-related financial transactions ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election.

The government has reduced customs duty on date imports by 10 percent ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan to keep prices stable.

The government has extended the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on metro rail services until June 30, 2026, aiming to keep fares affordable and encourage wider use of the mass transit system.

The government has approved a revised budget of Tk 7.88 lakh crore for the current fiscal year 2025-26.

Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Marco Polo Dhaka Hotel to provide special privileges to its cardholders.

The election was held at the association's 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Banani Club in Dhaka on Saturday,

The revised budget has a total revenue collection target of Tk 5.88 lakh crore

The reduced rate will remain in force until March 31, 2026

The existing VAT waiver was set to expire on December 31, 2025

Despite headline growth, 2025 tested garment exporters across markets and margins

Bangladesh’s gross external debt fell slightly at the end of July-September quarter as both public and private sector borrowing declined.

The revised budget for the current fiscal year could see the deficit fall to a record low of 3.3 percent of GDP due mainly to ambitious revenue collection targets and cuts in development spending.

Nearly three out of every four taka lent by National Bank has now gone unpaid, according to the central bank, after stay orders that had long protected several large borrowers were lifted in recent months.

The Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) yesterday welcomed the finalisation of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) between the two nations.

The aquaculture sector must tackle major challenges to sustain future growth, focusing on quality improvement, food safety standards and certification, post-harvest handling, processing, and value addition, experts said yesterday.

Citizens Bank PLC opened a branch in Chatkhil of Noakhali on December 22.

Trust Bank PLC and Heguang Electronic Distribution Co Ltd (OPPO Bangladesh) have signed a deed of agreement to facilitate smartphone purchases for the bank’s customers.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) organised the second edition of the SKYSPHERE: EBL Digital Excellence Awards 2025, celebrating partner organisations and merchants whose contributions have significantly advanced the bank’s growth and digital transformation journey over the past year.