Govt hikes low-end cigarette prices again
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Fed raises rates to tackle ‘too high’ inflation
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Govt to strengthen consumer rights body
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Four major textile, RMG bodies seek area-based gas rationing
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Govt raises low-end cigarette prices again
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BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
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Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
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Govt to strengthen consumer rights body: commerce minister
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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

Dhaka income almost twice the national average: DCCI

The estimate was based on district-wise GDP data from 2011 published by BBS
25 October 2025

Dozens of zombie firms still trading as if nothing is wrong

Regulators say investors are free to trade bad shares, while analysts urge a market clean-up
25 October 2025

Farm credit up 28% in August, overdue loans nearly double

Agricultural credit disbursement rose in August, but mounting loan defaults have raised concern about the long-term health of the country's rural finance system..Scheduled banks disbursed Tk 2,672 crore in agricultural loans during August, an increase of more than 28 percent compared with
25 October 2025

DCCI to develop Economic Position Index

EPI is a composite indicator developed by economists to measure a country's overall economic health
25 October 2025

Dhaka stocks end two‑week slide on earnings, dividend‑driven buying

The DSEX gained 30.47 points to finish at 5,149.89
25 October 2025

5 things to know before paddle steamer returns to Dhaka‑Barishal route

Century‑old PS Mahsud will return to the Dhaka‑Barishal river route next month
25 October 2025

First consignment of 440,000 tonnes of US wheat arrives

The consignment on MV Norse Stride contains 57,000 tonnes of grain
25 October 2025

IMF lauds Bangladesh’s reserve build-up, but to assess policy alignment

An IMF mission is expected to visit Bangladesh this month
25 October 2025

Mimi, nostalgia and new bites

Local, global brands offer treats for all budgets, with young people driving the demand
24 October 2025

Rangamati's hanging bridge reopens to tourists after three months

Bridge was submerged due to rise in Kaptai Lake’s water level
24 October 2025

Inflation outpaces wage growth for 44th month

For nearly four years, prices in Bangladesh have been rising faster than people’s pay. Every month, workers earned a little more on paper, but that extra money did not stretch as far in the market. Now, for the past two months, even the pace of income growth has started to slow, making an already difficult situation even worse for low- and middle-income families.
23 October 2025

ILO ratification major step, but enforcement key: rights groups

Bangladesh’s ratification of three key conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is seen as a major step towards improving labour rights and workplace safety, but experts say it also brings new responsibilities for the government and employers to ensure proper enforcement and le
23 October 2025

BB to evaluate major banks twice a year

Like a full health checkup, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will now evaluate the stability of systemically important banks, lenders whose collapse could severely harm the country’s financial system and economy, twice a year.
23 October 2025

Tk 4,000cr gas lost in FY25

Enough gas to keep 30 lakh kitchen burners alight for an entire year went up in smoke as system losses in fiscal year 2024-25.
23 October 2025
23 October 2025