Rawhide prices fall short of govt benchmark
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Economy
Chest freezers outperform fridges in shifting Eid demand pattern
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Economy
Govt’s bank borrowing crosses annual target in nine months
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ATM booths run dry on first day of weeklong holiday
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
LPG market slows as price hikes hit demand
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
EU to assess Bangladesh’s proposal for FTA
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Over 95% of apparel factories pay April salaries
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Rotting onions, low prices hit farmers hard
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Renewable energy no longer optional
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Regulator lifts BTCL int’l call cap despite Tk 1,106cr dues
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BKMEA seeks changes to amended labour law
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has sought changes in the labour law, which was amended during the immediate past interim government, as the trade body claims their opinions were not addressed in the final gazette.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Telecom experts call for abolishing voice floor price
Telecom experts yesterday called on the government to phase out the country’s mandatory minimum voice call rate, known as voice floor price, arguing that the Tk 0.45-per-minute rate, unchanged since 2018, is hindering digital inclusion and placing an undue burden on low-income users.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
US tariffs review disappoints EU steel industry
US changes to tariffs on steel and aluminium products were met with disappointment Friday in Europe, where manufacturers had hoped for a more favourable treatment.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Bank launches first consumer loan against treasury bonds
Prime Bank PLC has become the first bank in Bangladesh to launch a consumer loan facility backed by treasury bonds, marking a notable step forward in the country’s banking sector.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Demystifying CSR
We often confuse charity with CSR (corporate social responsibility), and label all sorts of activities as CSR.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Watermelon farmers in south suffer despite bumper harvests
Low demand after Eid caused sharp fall in farmgate prices, growers say
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Stocks plunge amid war, energy tensions
Bangladesh’s stock market fell to a nearly two-and-a-half-month low yesterday, with the benchmark index dropping more than 2 percent amid rising concerns over global energy prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to borrow Tk 5,000cr more from banks
The government is set to borrow an additional Tk 5,000 crore from the banking sector through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Inflation eases to 8.71% in March, but war-induced risks persist
Inflation eased to 8.71 percent in March, offering slight relief to consumers, but analysts warn that prices may remain sticky in the coming months as the US-Israel war on Iran drives up costs and disrupts supply chains.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
RMG tax breaks may be phased out: NBR chief
The current reduced corporate tax rates of 10 to 12 percent for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector may not last much longer, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Evening shop closure risks hurting 60% of retail sales
Say businesses, proposing shop hours from 1pm to 9pm and smart energy management
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over war
Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Opec+ hikes oil output quotas
The Opec+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing energy facilities, such as those damaged in the Middle East war, is “costly and takes a long time”.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to borrow Tk 5,000 crore more from banks
The government is set to borrow an additional Tk 5,000 crore from the banking sector through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials.
5 April 2026, 22:08 PM
Stocks plunge amid war, energy tensions
Bangladesh’s stock market fell to a nearly two-and-a-half-month low today, with the benchmark index dropping more than 2 percent amid rising concerns over global energy prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
5 April 2026, 21:50 PM
BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law
The association made the call in a press conference
5 April 2026, 21:20 PM
Audit concentration in Bangladesh: global norms, local realities
The top 100 audit firms conduct approximately 87 percent of audits—an overwhelming majority of statutory audits—with individual partners at leading firms reportedly signing off on as many as 388 audits per year
5 April 2026, 18:30 PM
Inflation declines to 8.71% in March
Bangladesh's headline inflation fell to 8.71 percent in March from 9.13 percent in February,
5 April 2026, 17:44 PM
Bangladesh’s LDC graduation readiness is weak: UN assessment report
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s preparedness to manage the transition
5 April 2026, 16:14 PM
Bangladesh not ready for LDC graduation now: Finance minister
The government has been engaged in continuous “firefighting efforts” to stabilise the economy, he said
5 April 2026, 14:00 PM