Biman resumes Dhaka-Narita flights after over a year
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Aviation
Bangladesh collects only half as much corporate tax as peers
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Foodpanda Bangladesh incurs €111m losses since 2016
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Govt bets on 15% export growth despite challenges
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Achieving SDGs by 2030 needs $421b more
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Deadline extended for appointing female director in listed firms
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Walton signs deal to expand footprint in Libya
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
PM commits full support to revive tea industry
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Onion growers breathe easier as prices rebound
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB extends disciplinary case deadline for bank staff
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Walton to invest Tk 114 crore to manufacture lithium-Ion batteries locally
The initiative aims to establish a sophisticated manufacturing facility for high-quality lithium-ion cells, Walton said
27 April 2025, 17:41 PM
Stocks snap nine-day losing streak
Of the 395 issues traded, 235 advanced, 99 declined, and 63 remained unchanged
27 April 2025, 09:56 AM
Singer Bangladesh’s losses widen in Q1 despite higher sales
However, Singer’s sales rose 39 percent year-on-year
27 April 2025, 05:56 AM
Stocks fall in morning trade
The DSEX dropped 37.49 points to reach 4,935.10 as of 11:26 am
27 April 2025, 05:31 AM
Rescuing the banking sector
The World Bank recently urged Bangladesh to implement a comprehensive set of reforms to restore confidence in our financial system, which has been weakened by poor governance, political interference and related lending.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
HBL focuses on boosting Bangladesh’s regional trade facilitation
In a rapidly evolving South Asian trade landscape, HBL Bangladesh (Habib Bank) is carving out a bold and purposeful role for itself – not as a competitor in traditional banking, but as a connector of economies and an enabler of regional trade.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Delay in polls to hamper investment
Bangladesh may face political uncertainty and sluggish private investment unless the parliamentary election takes place within the promised timeframe, a leading economist warned yesterday.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Is merger of Islamic banks a viable solution?
Ahsan H Mansur stated that the country's Islamic banking sector would be completely restructured as most of the existing Islamic banks are currently in trouble.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Concerns grow over appointing foreign operator
Concerns are increasingly being voiced over the Chattogram port’s largest terminal, New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), being leased out to a foreign operator, as the interim government furthers the initiative undertaken by the previous Awami League government.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Vehicle sales plunged in 2024
This marked the steepest decline since the Covid-19 pandemic, when roughly 3.8 lakh vehicles were registered with the BRTA
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
IMF talks end without deal on next loan tranches
Led by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, the Bangladesh delegation held a series of meetings with IMF representatives in Washington.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Rival panels submit nominations for BGMEA elections
In the BGMEA election, two panels — the Forum and Sammilito Parishad — are contesting
26 April 2025, 15:41 PM
Bangladesh’s garment exports to EU surge 37% in Jan-Feb
However, the unit price of apparel exports declined by 1.46 percent during the period
26 April 2025, 15:23 PM
World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
Global policymakers gathering in Washington this week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the US-centric economic order that prevailed for the past 80 years was not collapsing just yet despite Donald Trump's inward-looking approach..The Spring Meetings of the International Monetary F
26 April 2025, 14:00 PM
Small traders seek easier VAT process for smooth business
They made the demands at a view-exchanging meeting organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in Dhaka today, according to a press release.
26 April 2025, 11:14 AM
Auto dealers seek duty cuts as imports fall 30%
A major part of BARVIDA’s proposals for the upcoming 2025–26 national budget is the reduction of SDs on hybrid vehicles.
26 April 2025, 11:10 AM
Grameenphone first-quarter profit falls 53% amid data pricing pressures
Earnings per share declined to Tk 4.69 from Tk 9.91, according to the company’s financial statements.
25 April 2025, 08:32 AM
Bangladesh moves to split revenue authority with new ordinance
Bangladesh’s interim government has moved to restructure the country’s tax system by creating two new divisions under the Ministry of Finance, a move aligned with recommendations from the International Monetary Fund.
25 April 2025, 03:32 AM
Apex Footwear’s Q3 profit drops 40%
Apex Footwear’s profit slumped in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 as higher tax payments slashed its profit despite a significant jump in revenue.
24 April 2025, 18:00 PM
When the watchdogs sleep
The inquiry committee – the corporate world’s ultimate weapon of mass distraction. These panels, ornamented with terms of reference and corporate lingo, have gained global recognition not for delivering justice but for achieving the delicate art of appearing busy while doing absolutely nothing. From New York’s Wall Street to Dhaka’s Gulshan Avenue, inquiry committees are universally cherished by management whenever swift justice must be thoroughly avoided or derailed.
24 April 2025, 18:00 PM