Snail-paced G2G economic zones show uneven progress

Japanese zone ready, Chinese yet to start physical work, Indian projects scrapped
27 October 2025

BNP to abolish Financial Institutions Division if voted to power

The BNP will abolish the Financial Institutions Division under the Ministry of Finance if it returns to power, said the party’s Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday.
27 October 2025
27 October 2025

Dhaka stocks fall for second session

The DSEX lost 40.12 points to close at 5,086.85
27 October 2025

Policy-making should be left to policymakers, not bureaucrats: Amir Khosru

He stressed reducing physical interactions between citizens and government officials to fight corruption
27 October 2025

Pakistan expresses interest in importing jute from Bangladesh

Pakistan specifically showed interest in bilateral trade
27 October 2025

Machinery imports rebound

In terms of intermediate goods, LC opening rose by 1.59% during the period
26 October 2025

Bangladesh buys US wheat to reduce trade gap

The price gap between American and Russian wheat currently ranges between $75 and $80 per tonne
26 October 2025

How many subscribers did Starlink gain in five months in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh currently has 13.53 crore internet subscribers, including 1.45 crore broadband, 12.08 crore mobile users
26 October 2025

US, Vietnam agree to boost trade

The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20 percent tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House said on Sunday.
26 October 2025

BSEC forms shariah council for Islamic securities

The council is also necessary for the development of an Islamic capital market
26 October 2025

Govt steps in to spread rice mills more evenly across country

New automatic rice mills will now need a no-objection certificate
26 October 2025

700 MHz auction: sound investment or risky bet?

As per the spectrum roadmap published by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the regulator plans to auction the 700 MHz band this year. The base price has been set at Tk 263 crore per MHz of spectrum. With 7.5 percent VAT, the cost rises to Tk 284 crore per MHz, though the government is considering a 10 percent discount on this steep rate. 
26 October 2025

Exports to US rise 10% in July-Sept. Will it continue?

Apparel makers supplying basic low-cost items optimistic about strong demand in coming months
26 October 2025

Pacific Denims shuts production again as gas supply cut off

The denim manufacturer had previously halted operations in mid-2024 due to a shortage of gas
26 October 2025

Tax season tips: Here is how you can claim tax rebates

Rebates are legitimate incentives meant to reward responsible financial behaviour
26 October 2025

Dhaka Bank profit flat in Q3, nine‑month earnings down

However, for the first nine months, profit fell 21% y‑o‑y to Tk 140.37 crore
26 October 2025

Heidelberg Materials Bangladesh returns to profit in Q3

Basic and diluted earnings per share stood at Tk 0.16
26 October 2025

Premier Cement profit plunges 82% in FY25

The cement maker posted consolidated earnings per share of Tk 1.29
26 October 2025

From promise to proof: Mutual Trust Bank’s 26-year journey of reliability

As it enters 27th year, the bank is focusing on digitalisation and maintaining its reputation for trust
25 October 2025