Some RMG buyers shifting work orders for strategic reasons
Star Business Report
18 September 2026 Economy
NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%
Star Business Report
18 September 2026 Economy
SPOTLIGHT / BB tightens rules for bank nominee directors
Star Business Report
18 September 2026 Economy
SPOTLIGHT / Menzies eyes third terminal ground handling
Star Business Report
18 September 2026 Economy
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
Star Business Report
18 September 2026 Economy
Women’s participation in agent banking grows
Star Business Report
18 September 2026 Economy
Govt hikes low-end cigarette prices again
Star Business Report
18 September 2026 Economy
Fed raises rates to tackle ‘too high’ inflation
AFP, Washington
18 September 2026 Economy

Red Sea Gateway Terminal adds 10 cranes

Four cranes had arrived at RSGT Chittagong, formerly known as Patenga Container Terminal (PCT), earlier in September
19 October 2025

South Korea urges Bangladesh to ease visa, customs and tariff barriers

South Korea wants Bangladesh to have swift and timely visa issuance and renewal procedures, seamless customs clearance, and a reduction of high tariffs on raw materials and intermediate goods as part of improving the business environment..In order to fully realise Bangladesh’s potential as
19 October 2025

Gross forex reserves cross $32b after 32 months

Experts give the credit to higher remittance earnings and export growth
19 October 2025

Gold price makes another record

From tomorrow, each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 217,381
19 October 2025

Imports through Dhaka airport resume after 24 hours

During the period, exports remained unaffected
19 October 2025

Container transport at Ctg port resumes

Trailer owners called off their strike following a section of truckers
19 October 2025

Customs agents allege delay in firefighting at Dhaka airport

The association said the fire completely destroyed the complex, imported goods stored
19 October 2025

Dhaka airport fire: All allegations to be investigated, says aviation adviser

An inter-ministerial meeting has been called for 3:30pm today to review intelligence inputs
19 October 2025

Goods worth $1b may be damaged in Dhaka airport fire

The fire which came under control after seven hours, severely damaged the import storage area
19 October 2025

Importers, C&F agents seek answers after Dhaka airport cargo fire

Many gathered in front of the burnt-out complex, lamenting the massive losses from the blaze
19 October 2025

Dhaka stocks slip as DSEX drops 18 points in early trade

The DSEX decreased 18.44 points to 5,100.96 by 11:46am
19 October 2025

Cronyism dominated power sector under Awami League

Bangladesh’s power sector was long dominated by political influence, muscle power, and artificial crises designed to benefit a handful of companies during the deposed Awami League regime, said KM Rezaul Hasanat David, president of the Bangladesh Independent Power Producers’ Association (BIPPA).
18 October 2025

No shortage in int’l bandwidth supply

The Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC), a state-owned and publicly listed enterprise under the Posts and Telecommunications Division, has clarified that there is no shortage of international bandwidth supply in the country.
18 October 2025

Govt plans Tk 1,000cr for ICB to ease liquidity crisis

The government is considering providing Tk 1,000 crore to the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) through the revised national budget to mitigate its liquidity crisis and ensure stability in the stock market.
18 October 2025

Closure of Pacific Jeans factories may hurt overall denim exports

The export of denim products from Bangladesh is expected to face significant disruption as the country’s largest denim manufacturer, Pacific Jeans Group, has indefinitely shut down all eight of its factories in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) following days of violent worker protests.
18 October 2025

Businesses alarmed by repeated fires

A series of fires leave entrepreneurs anxious about what might come next
18 October 2025

How Bangladesh’s surcharge and wealth tax system works

The richer you are, the more tax you pay
18 October 2025

Microfinance institutions may get a digital bank

The MRA official added that he would personally advocate for the proposal
18 October 2025

No shortage in international bandwidth supply: BSCPLC

Domestically, 4,200 Gbps is already in use while an additional 3,000 Gbps is available for allocation
18 October 2025

Dhaka stocks sink to three‑month low

The DSEX lost 164.3 points to finish at 5,119.42
18 October 2025