Political influence broke the banks
Star Business Report
11 September 2026 Economy
Former land minister hit by UK bankruptcy action
Star Business Desk
11 September 2026 Economy
Unsolicited investors may get an edge in state asset bids
Star Business Report
11 September 2026 Economy
Could AI kill us all?
11 September 2026 Economy
New CEO unveils Apple’s first foldable iPhone
AFP, Cupertino
11 September 2026 Economy
ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock
AFP, Berlin
11 September 2026 Economy
Norway keen to invest in Bangladesh renewables
Bss, Dhaka
11 September 2026 Economy

What’s at stake for Indian agriculture in Trump’s trade deal?

Indian farmers have expressed concern that New Delhi has made too many concessions to Washington after the two countries brokered a new trade deal that would lower tariffs.
9 February 2026

January PMI signals slowdown in economic momentum

Bangladesh’s economy may have expanded at its slowest pace in January 2026 compared to the last seven months, as the latest Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed a marginal easing in momentum amid softer manufacturing exports.
9 February 2026

Tight monetary policy likely to continue

Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to announce its monetary policy for January-June of the current fiscal year today, just two days before the national election.
9 February 2026

Finance adviser passes BB autonomy decision to next govt

The interim government has passed the much-talked-about reform plan to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on to the next elected government.
9 February 2026

Rising food prices squeeze households ahead of Ramadan

With Ramadan beginning in just over a week, a period when demand for essentials typically surges, households are facing mounting pressure from rising prices.
9 February 2026

14 Boeing planes at Tk 30,000-35,000cr: Interim govt eyes long-term deal

Adviser Bashir says annual payments may be Tk 1,500-2,000cr
8 February 2026

Economy may have expanded the slowest since June, PMI shows

In January, PMI slipped by 0.3 points from the previous month to 53.9
8 February 2026

Inflation climbs to 8.58% as food prices jump ahead of Ramadan

Food inflation jumped to 8.29 percent, up from 7.71 percent a month earlier
8 February 2026

Ahteshamul Haque appointed as MD of Dutch-Bangla Bank

Md Ahteshamul Haque Khan has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), respectively, of Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC.
8 February 2026

EuroCham urges urgent resumption of Ctg port operations

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) yesterday expressed grave concern over the deadlock at Chattogram port and urged the government to ensure the swift resumption of operations to facilitate normal trade.
8 February 2026

Six new rice varieties approved for nationwide cultivation

The Ministry of Agriculture has approved six new rice varieties, including two hybrids, for nationwide cultivation, aiming to boost production and strengthen food security for a growing population.
8 February 2026

UK’s trade preference shift offers Bangladesh rare post-LDC relief

Amid Bangladesh’s fragmented preparation for LDC graduation, and at a time when unpredictable global geopolitical dynamics are reshaping competitiveness, some quietly consequential and rather rare good news has emerged from the United Kingdom.
8 February 2026

Over 76% of voters equate development with roads, bridges

More than 76 percent of voters see development as building new roads, bridges and culverts, according to a survey, even as major political parties increasingly speak of sustainable development.
8 February 2026

Govt to seal US trade deal tomorrow to reduce tariff

Bangladesh is scheduled to sign a trade agreement with the United States tomorrow aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs, with commitments to import more American goods to narrow a trade imbalance heavily favouring Bangladesh.
8 February 2026

Traders split over keeping shops, malls open during polls

Two shop owner groups representing markets and shopping malls across the country are divided over whether businesses should remain open or close during the national election on February 12.
8 February 2026

EPA with Japan to benefit apparel

The signing of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan marks a historic milestone in Bangladesh’s trade diplomacy, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said yesterday.
8 February 2026

Allergy drugs emerge as Bangladesh's fastest-growing pharma category

Sales of prescription allergy drugs have surged more than any other types of medicine since the Covid-19 pandemic.
8 February 2026

Govt to seal US trade deal on Monday to reduce tariff

Bangladesh is scheduled to sign a trade agreement with the United States on Monday aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs, with commitments to import more American goods to narrow a trade imbalance heavily favouring Bangladesh.
7 February 2026

US, India unveil interim trade framework

The two move closer to broad pact
7 February 2026