SPOTLIGHT / AI opens new revenue stream for telcos
11 September 2026
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Economy
Deposit incentive / 13 Commerce Bank officials face action over irregularities
11 September 2026
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Economy
Political influence broke the banks
11 September 2026
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Economy
Former land minister hit by UK bankruptcy action
11 September 2026
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Economy
Unsolicited investors may get an edge in state asset bids
11 September 2026
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Economy
Energy roadmap key to attracting more US investment
11 September 2026
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Economy
Could AI kill us all?
11 September 2026
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Economy
New CEO unveils Apple’s first foldable iPhone
11 September 2026
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Economy
ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock
11 September 2026
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Global Economy
Norway keen to invest in Bangladesh renewables
11 September 2026
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Economy
Gold prices rise by Tk 32,892 in January
The domestic market price of one bhori of gold, equivalent to 11.664 grammes, rose by Tk 32,892 over the course of a month, reflecting a notable increase compared with previous months.
1 February 2026
PRAN bags $5.5m spot orders at Gulf Food Fair
Bangladesh’s leading food processing company PRAN secured export orders worth about $5.5 million during the five-day Gulf Food Fair 2026, one of the world’s largest food and beverage exhibitions.
1 February 2026
3rd shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port
The third consignment of US wheat purchased by the food ministry under a government-to-government (G2G) deal reached Chattogram port yesterday.
1 February 2026
Tech, recycling drive plastic sector growth
The country’s plastic industry, long overshadowed by garments, is steadily expanding as manufacturers adopt new technologies, increase recycling, and diversify exports beyond traditional markets.
1 February 2026
BB autonomy deadlocked as interim govt nears end
Authorities tell IMF new govt will take key decisions as an economist says issue is about control, not policy substance
1 February 2026
Local sales surpass export orders as DITF ends
Companies participating in the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) bagged export orders worth $17.98 million, or Tk 224.26 crore, as the month-long international showcase came to an end yesterday.
1 February 2026
Foreign debt servicing rises to $7.09b
Foreign debt servicing by the government and its guaranteed loans rose 17 percent to $7.09 billion at the end of June in the last fiscal year.
1 February 2026
Plan to reduce SIM limits deferred until after polls
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has halted its plan to reduce the number of mobile SIM cards registered under a single national identity (NID) card from 10 to five ahead of the upcoming national election.
31 January 2026
St Martin’s closes for tourists from today
To reopen for tourism once again on November 1 this year
31 January 2026
Dhaka trade fair ends with local sales surpassing export orders
Participants bagged Tk 224 crore export orders while local sales hit Tk 393 crore
31 January 2026
Third shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port
This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes
31 January 2026
IATA urges Bangladesh to reconsider airfare control provisions
Proposed measures could harm competition and connectivity, warns global airline body
31 January 2026
PRAN bags $5.5 million spot orders at Gulf Food Fair
During the fair, PRAN received strong purchase orders for its biscuits, noodles, beverages and confectionery products from buyers across different countries
31 January 2026
Seven developments that shaped economy last week
The following is a recap of seven major developments covered by Star Business
31 January 2026
Farming superfood in the sea
From collecting washed-up seaweed to cultivating it, a small coastal experiment now supports 1,000 households in Cox’s Bazar
31 January 2026
Gold falls by Tk 15,746 per bhori within 24 hours
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association announced the price cut today
31 January 2026
IMF cautions against unsecured liquidity support to weak banks
The Washington-based multilateral agency made the observation in a statement issued yesterday
31 January 2026
Govt sets Tk 20,000 one-way airfare for Bangladeshi workers in Saudi Arabia
Special rate will be applicable from April 18 to May 25 this year
30 January 2026
Gold drops by Tk 14,638 per bhori following record peak
Driven largely by record-breaking prices in the global market, gold prices in Bangladesh broke all previous records
30 January 2026
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