15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Potato farmers left in the lurch as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Port tariff hike sparks ripple effects

The situation would be aggravated by a 60 percent charge hike by the inland container depots
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Cut inequality, create jobs to strengthen food security

Bangladesh has made significant progress in ensuring food security over the past two decades. Key indicators such as foodgrain production, cropping intensity, and overall availability have improved notably. Poverty levels have fallen, and access to food has widened.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices

The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Post-merger payouts: Depositors face 6-month to 5-year wait

Bangladesh Bank to issue gazette soon on post-merger payout
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Potato farmers hold back stock as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM

BB urges public to stay alert against counterfeit notes

Media reports claim a surge in counterfeit notes
15 October 2025, 14:25 PM

Far East Knitting’s profit rises 4% to Tk 37.4 crore in FY25

However, the company announced a lower dividend for the period
15 October 2025, 13:47 PM

Five more garment factories receive LEED green certification

Bangladesh now has 114 platinum-rated, 135 gold-rated, 15 silver-rated, and four certified factories
15 October 2025, 12:09 PM

Dhaka stocks sink for second day

The DSEX declined 80.75 points to close at 5,116.51
15 October 2025, 12:02 PM
15 October 2025, 11:41 AM

Workers demonstrate at two factories in Ctg EPZ

The workers had also demonstrated on Tuesday, according to the officials.
15 October 2025, 11:14 AM

7 ways Bangladesh can tap the global halal market

Bangladesh currently exports nearly $1 billion worth of halal goods
15 October 2025, 10:50 AM

Dhaka stocks extend losses as weak sentiment drags market down

The DSEX decreased 43.04 points to 5,154.22 by 12:20pm
15 October 2025, 06:27 AM

Toothpaste, detergents or food: Japanese firms bet bigger on Bangladesh

Investment from the island nation grows even as others wait amid uncertainty
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Cap exports rise as buyers look beyond China, Korea

The goods fetched $364.46 million last fiscal year
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

E-waste could bring $500m a year: expert

Bangladesh generates around 367 million kilogrammes of e-waste annually
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Why our financial sector lags behind the real economy

Bangladesh’s economy presents a striking contrast. Its markets for real sector products such as consumer goods, construction materials, pharmaceuticals, and real assets like land and apartments are relatively robust, with their share of GDP comparable to peer countries.
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM