Nat’l semiconductor symposium kicks off
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Economy
Benapole revenue target lowered amid trade slump
9 hour(s) ago
Economy
Stronger chemical industry needed to cut import dependence
9 hour(s) ago
Economy
Sluggish RMG exports unlikely to rebound in coming months
9 hour(s) ago
Economy
Classified loan accounts double as retail defaults surge
9 hour(s) ago
Economy
Govt taskforce prescribes reforms for ailing tea sector
9 hour(s) ago
Economy
Structural ailments holding back businesses
9 hour(s) ago
Economy
Akij enters commercial helicopter market
9 hour(s) ago
Economy
Classified loan accounts double to nearly 46 lakh as retail defaults surge
11 hour(s) ago
Business
NBR cuts Benapole revenue target 6% amid trade slump
25 July 2026, 20:54 PM
Business
Investment slump deepens
Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels
10 August 2025, 16:21 PM
New Tk 100 banknote to be released Aug 12
The new note will be similar in size to existing one
10 August 2025, 11:59 AM
Major banking reforms planned, but no separate commission: governor
Ahsan H Mansur said this at a CPD-organised dialogue marking one year of the interim government
10 August 2025, 10:55 AM
Economic disaster averted but inflation leaves poor struggling: CPD
A year on, interim government stabilises economy but slows crucial reform initiatives
10 August 2025, 05:27 AM
Dhaka stocks rise in early trade
The DSEX gained 8.82 points, reaching 5,416.89 by 11:04 am
10 August 2025, 05:16 AM
US tariff hike no big blow to non-leather footwear exports
Emerging export item non-leather footwear remains largely unscathed after the US tariff storm, thanks to Bangladesh’s limited exposure to the American market and a stronger competitive position than some peers.
9 August 2025, 19:42 PM
Bangladesh in an identity crisis
When we hear the word engineering, Germany naturally comes to mind. Mention technology, and Japan emerges. Talk about innovation and Silicon Valley in the United States takes centre stage.
9 August 2025, 19:41 PM
Govt launches ‘Moheshkhali Integrated Development Authority’
The government has brought the “Moheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) Ordinance, 2025” into effect, marking the start of a new chapter in Moheshkhali Island’s planned transformation into a major energy and industrial hub.
9 August 2025, 19:30 PM
BB allows loan rescheduling for 250 firms for up to 15 years
Down payments start at 1% with grace periods reaching 3 years
9 August 2025, 19:27 PM
Dhaka stocks end 8-week winning run
Dhaka stocks snapped their eight-week winning streak last week owing to the negative performance of banking and other sector shares.
9 August 2025, 18:52 PM
Garment exports drop 12% in Q4
Bangladesh’s garment exports fell 11.92 percent from the previous quarter to $9.11 billion in the April–June period of the current fiscal year, according to the latest quarterly data from the central bank.
9 August 2025, 18:50 PM
No good news in job creation
Job prospects unfulfilled as economic woes, lack of investment hinder growth
9 August 2025, 18:27 PM
More aid planned for fishing ban periods
The interim government has taken initiatives to increase vulnerable group feeding assistance for the country’s fishermen, aiming to support their livelihoods during fishing bans.
9 August 2025, 18:05 PM
Tariff math favours Bangladesh in shifting US trade landscape
The shift of the USA to reciprocal tariffs has shaken global trade. But for Bangladesh, it’s opened a rare window of opportunity
8 August 2025, 18:00 PM
20 hurt in clash at Al-Arafah bank
At least 20 people, including the head of the human resources (HR) department at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, were injured in a clash between the bank’s security personnel and recently terminated employees.
7 August 2025, 22:00 PM
Ctg port overburdened with empty containers
Chattogram port, the country’s main gateway to foreign trade, is grappling with a massive number of empty containers, far exceeding the capacity of designated yards, disrupting delivery and handling operations.
7 August 2025, 18:50 PM
Dhaka stocks fall for third day
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange fell for the third consecutive session yesterday.
7 August 2025, 18:26 PM
Be bold or be boring
We have two kinds of brave people. One, the man who casually crosses a six-lane road while talking on the phone, blind to buses, rickshaws, and divine intervention.
7 August 2025, 18:06 PM
Govt food grain stock hits historic high
Bangladesh’s food grain stock has reached an all-time high of 21.54 lakh tonnes, as strong Boro procurement and lower distribution in July helped shore up reserves.
7 August 2025, 18:04 PM
Inflation inches up in July, driven by food prices
Inflation edged up in July on declining in the preceding three months, driven primarily by rising food prices, according to government data, renewing concerns over mounting pressure on consumers amid persistent supply side challenges.
7 August 2025, 18:01 PM