Banks can now spend more on business centres
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Business
BSTI fines seven firms Tk 15 lakh for certification, lab testing violations
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Walton signs deal to expand footprint in Libya
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How AI is reshaping primary healthcare in Bangladesh
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HC issues rule over 'excessive' MFS charges, seeks law for consumer protection
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Nat’l semiconductor symposium kicks off
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Benapole revenue target lowered amid trade slump
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Stronger chemical industry needed to cut import dependence
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Sluggish RMG exports unlikely to rebound in coming months
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
How couriers are powering e-commerce, everyday life
Around 700 private couriers form the country’s logistics backbone from cities to villages
4 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Taskforce unveils roadmap for semiconductor growth
The national semiconductor taskforce has charted a roadmap to unlock the country’s potential in semiconductors, focusing on three priority areas — skills development, business environment and policy support, and global linkages...As per the roadmap, the plan includes training program
4 July 2025, 02:55 AM
Gold steadies
Gold prices were little changed on Thursday as investors held back from making significant bets, awaiting US payroll data later in the day for insight into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction.
3 July 2025, 21:33 PM
Dhaka Bank turns 30, looks to a digital horizon
Dhaka Bank has weathered many highs and lows since its inception, and its founding Chairman Abdul Hai Sarker credits the lender’s resilience to a foundation built on good intentions..In an interview with The Daily Star ahead of the bank’s 30th anniversary tomorrow, Sarker said the focus is
3 July 2025, 21:23 PM
PGCB, Railway allowed to expand optical fibre networks
The telecom regulator has decided to permit the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) and Bangladesh Railway to extend their optical fibre networks beyond their respective grid lines and railway tracks in a bid to improve internet connectivity across the country.
3 July 2025, 21:08 PM
Eyes that lead
A classic and familiar office tale: Meet VP (Vice President) Mojnu. Mojnu bhai, known for his “strict leadership,” has one peculiar habit: never making eye contact.
3 July 2025, 20:23 PM
New regulations in the offing to tackle e-money fraud
The banking regulator is expected to soon introduce new regulations to ensure transparency and discipline in the issuance of e-money and tackle fraud using virtual money, according to officials familiar with the matter.
3 July 2025, 19:52 PM
21 banks bucked rising bad loan trend in 2024
Twenty-one banks managed to keep their bad loan ratios under 5 percent of their total lending, even amid turbulence last year that rattled the sector and eventually pushed up the industry average of bad loans to 16.8 percent.
3 July 2025, 19:51 PM
US tariff talks: First day ends without major decision
A high-level meeting between Bangladesh and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) ended in Washington, DC, yesterday without a major decision, despite the looming expiry of a 90-day negotiation window on July 9.
3 July 2025, 18:51 PM
Stocks rise for second session
Indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed higher yesterday, extending their gains for the second consecutive day.
3 July 2025, 18:34 PM
Smuggled cosmetics threaten local industry
Local cosmetics makers have warned that the industry faces an uncertain future unless stricter controls are introduced to stop smuggling and misdeclared imports.
3 July 2025, 18:11 PM
US Tariffs: Bangladesh starts intense talks in DC
Bangladesh has been engaged in negotiations to sign a tariff agreement with the US
3 July 2025, 18:08 PM
Five more NBR officials face ACC probe
In total, the ACC is now investigating allegations against 16 NBR officials
3 July 2025, 10:22 AM
Stocks down in morning trade
The DSEX dropped 1.86 points to 4,863.46 as of 11:54 am
3 July 2025, 06:01 AM
Taskforce proposes semiconductor fund for design and testing
The national semiconductor taskforce has recommended creating a dedicated "semiconductor fund" under the ICT Division or the Bangladesh Bank to support new ventures through venture capital or term financing.
2 July 2025, 21:00 PM
Idra puts 32 insurers in ‘risk’ category
Idra placed these firms in the category, citing poor governance and fragile finances
2 July 2025, 18:44 PM
Lack of bank support stifles SME growth
Bangladesh's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are failing to realise their vast potential amid severe funding challenges, as banks remain unwilling to engage with the sector, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
2 July 2025, 18:43 PM
Four top NBR officials sent into retirement
The finance ministry yesterday sent four top officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) into retirement on ‘public interest’.
2 July 2025, 18:09 PM
Berger Paints recommends 525% dividend, highest in 8 years
Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd saw its profit rise for the year ended March 31, 2025, as the company recommended its highest dividend in eight years.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Stocks rebound from losses
Indices on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended the day in positive territory yesterday, recovering from the losses of the previous session.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM