Loans under court stay jump eightfold in three years
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Construction of China industrial zone begins
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Islamic, 4th-gen banks buckle under NPL, liquidity crises
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Four pillars to drive NBR’s VAT target for FY27
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Restructuring the energy sector for sustained progress
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US energy cushion faces new stress test as Middle East risks rise again
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Corporate-focused lending leaves SMEs short of credit
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Biman resumes Dhaka-Narita flights after year-long suspension
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Anis Ahmed elected chairman of Eastern Bank
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Islamic, 4th-gen banks buckle under NPL, liquidity crises
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Commerce adviser yet to receive taskforce report
On January 30, the 12-member taskforce submitted its report to the interim government.
24 February 2025, 11:10 AM
Textile millers are seeking gas price cut and yarn import curbs
The millers warned they might submit their factory keys to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) as they will be unable to run their units under these challenges.
24 February 2025, 07:51 AM
Dhaka stocks rise in morning trade
DSEX gained 14.24 points as of 11:36 am
24 February 2025, 05:44 AM
NBR launches digital hub to facilitate import-export
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a digital hub containing answers to all common queries related to imports and exports as part of its automation efforts, welcoming newcomers to make their mark in external trade.
23 February 2025, 20:29 PM
Foodpro begins tomorrow
The 10th Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA) Foodpro International Expo 2025 is set to begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital on Tuesday.
23 February 2025, 18:46 PM
Downgrading errant firms to junk punishes investors
No one expects to bear the consequences of offenses committed by another person. Yet, this is exactly what is happening in the stock market, where investors are suffering due to the wrongdoings of company directors.
23 February 2025, 18:18 PM
Deferring LDC graduation not an option
Deferment of Bangladesh’s country status graduation should not be even up for discussion as inclusion in the least developed country category is voluntary while upgrading to the developing country grouping is mandatory, said a noted economist yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt moves to prevent unusual airfare hike
The civil aviation and tourism ministry has issued 10 directives aimed at protecting passengers’ interests by preventing an unusual increase in air ticket prices.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Gas price hike to cripple local industry, businesses warn
The hike in gas prices proposed by distributing companies could severely impact the production of local industries and increase import dependence, businesses cautioned yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Beza developing 3-phase plan for economic zones
The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) is developing a comprehensive three-phase implementation plan to develop economic zones across the country, ensuring balanced industrialisation, employment generation, and sustainable infrastructure development.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Bridge banks proposed to run failed banks
The Bangladesh Bank will be able to sell or liquidate weak banks by forming bridge banks—financial institutions that temporarily take over a failed bank, according to the draft Bank Resolution Ordinance.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BSC to buy 6 ships for $330m to build container fleet
The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) is going to purchase six modern container ships from South Korea at a cost of $330.32 million to break the stranglehold enjoyed by non-Bangladeshi feeder vessels, which results in the loss of a substantial amount of foreign currency in freight costs.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Allowing more women to workforce key to growth
Bangladesh’s economic growth could face significant challenges unless obstacles to women’s participation in the labour market and vocational training are effectively addressed, said Tuomo Poutiainen, country director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for Bangladesh.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Gold prices drop after hitting historic high
After hitting an all-time high last Thursday, gold prices in the country saw a slight decline yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Social Islami Bank opens Khilkhet Namapara sub-branch
Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) opened a Khilkhet Namapara sub-branch with modern banking facilities in Dhaka yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
EXIM Bank opens relocated Islampur branch
Exim Bank PLC recently opened a relocated Islampur branch at Shuvoraj Tower on Wiseghat Road in the Islampur area of Dhaka, aiming to provide better services to customers.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Niranjan Chandra Debnath becomes MD of ICB
Niranjan Chandra Debnath has recently been appointed as the managing director (MD) of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB).
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Adnan Masud made AMD of UCB
Adnan Masud has recently been appointed as the additional managing director (AMD) of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB).
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
ICCB organises workshop on global banking commission outlook
The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB) recently organised a daylong workshop on “Global Banking Commission Outlook, DSI, Compliance and Trade Finance Risk Management for the Bankers of Bangladesh,” jointly with ICC HQs Paris in Dhaka.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Gold eases from record high
Gold prices eased on Friday as investors booked profits from the previous session’s record high, but were set for an eighth straight weekly gain, driven by strong safe-haven demand amid concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM