FBCCI board reduced to 48 under new rules

The government has reduced the board size of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) from 80 to 48 members, tightened election rules and increased membership and affiliation fees through amendments to the Trade Organization Rules, 2025.
11 August 2026

Profit streak to cash crisis: BPC seeks Tk 18,699cr lifeline

Citing the rapid depletion of its cash reserves, BPC said continued losses could affect its ability to open letters of credit (LCs) for future fuel imports, according to minutes of a BPC board meeting in July.
11 August 2026

Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank boards

The move effectively allows Bangladesh Bank to continue running a bank through an appointed administrator beyond two years if circumstances warrant
10 August 2026

Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank administrators

The move effectively allows Bangladesh Bank to continue running a bank through an appointed administrator beyond two years if circumstances warrant
10 August 2026

BB offers incentives to boost Bangla QR transactions

Under the incentive scheme, acquiring institutions will receive 0.10 percent of the transaction value, while issuing institutions will receive 0.20 percent, subject to certain conditions
10 August 2026

No merchant fees for Bangla QR transactions: BB

Through the latest circular, the central bank has also cancelled its July 1 decision to set the minimum merchant discount rate (MDR) at 1 percent
10 August 2026

Students can now pay overseas tuition by card

Bangladesh Bank (BB) said authorised dealer banks may issue or approve the use of designated cards for such payments through the online platforms of foreign institutions
10 August 2026

Govt forms steering panel on creative economy

Chaired by the minister for finance and planning, the high-level panel includes key cabinet ministers, senior government secretaries
10 August 2026

Govt forms taskforce to deregulate, improve business climate

The panel will identify unnecessary steps for licences, permits and clearances and ask for their removal
10 August 2026

Bangladesh’s FY26 balance of payments: External stability amid weak investment and export dynamism

Bangladesh Bank's import data show that capital-machinery imports have remained weak
10 August 2026

Bangladesh, China push for technology transfer to boost ceramics industry

Industry leaders and experts made the observations at the China-Bangladesh Ceramics Annual Conference 2026, jointly organised by the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) and Foshan Uniceramics Expo in Dhaka on August 8
10 August 2026

Sabotage: The silent productivity killer

Every organisation runs on the expectation that combined effort will generate progress to achieve a shared purpose. Yet in many workplaces, that progress is undermined by a destructive force: sabotage.
10 August 2026

bKash reinvests profits to expand financial inclusion

Bangladesh MFS market leader bKash is ploughing its net earnings back into technological infrastructure and algorithmic products, turning simple mobile transfers into data-driven  financial services.
10 August 2026

Labour compliance key to export competitiveness

Labour compliance is becoming increasingly important for Bangladeshi exporters as major Western markets tighten requirements and the country prepares to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category.
10 August 2026

Business activity rose in July: PMI

Bangladesh’s private businesses had a stronger month in July, with a big rebound in factories driving the improvement, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report.
10 August 2026

Bangladesh pushes for EU trade deal, RCEP entry

Bangladesh is preparing to launch formal negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union while pressing ahead with its bid to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), as the country steps up its efforts.
10 August 2026

ISPs may be allowed to offer streaming packages

The move comes after two nationwide ISPs -- Race Online Limited and ICC Communication Limited -- sought regulatory approval
10 August 2026

Trade deficit hits three-year high at $27.3b

The deficit stood at $27.28 billion for the year, a jump of 34 percent from FY25
10 August 2026

Five priorities outlined for ICT, telecom sectors

The government has mapped out five strategic priorities for its ICT and telecommunications sectors, focusing on areas such as tax reform and upgraded connectivity, Rehan Asif Asad, adviser to the prime minister on post, telecommunications, ICT, science and technology, said yesterday.
10 August 2026

Milk Vita hikes prices by Tk 10 per litre

Under the new rate structure that took effect on August 1, a one-litre packet of processed milk now costs Tk 110, up 10 percent from Tk 100
9 August 2026