Berger affiliate to invest $13.7 million in National Special Economic Zone

The company will set up its manufacturing facility on 6.34 acres of land and is expected to create around 600 jobs
13 July 2026

Reforms under IMF programme to be phased in: finance minister

Reform programmes will be implemented gradually under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) new loan programme, keeping in tandem with political realities, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today
13 July 2026

Linde, Kohinoor, Unique Hotel dropped from DS30

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has removed Linde Bangladesh, Kohinoor Chemicals, and Unique Hotel & Resorts from its blue-chip index, DS30, as part of the index’s semi-annual rebalancing for July 2026.
13 July 2026

BGMEA eyes Chinese investment, tech partnership

Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers and Chinese business leaders have agreed to explore joint ventures, technology transfer and sustainable manufacturing initiatives to attract more Chinese investment and strengthen the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector.
13 July 2026

Oil prices settle lower

Oil prices settled lower on Friday after the latest round of US-Iran fighting as traders grew hopeful that shipping would eventually resume in the Strait of Hormuz, but prices finished with sharp weekly gains.
13 July 2026

Reinsurance snags threaten local insurance market

The insurance industry plays a vital role in protecting businesses, infrastructure projects, industries and individuals against financial loss.
13 July 2026

From curiosity to cornerstone - how batteries went mainstream

For most of the past century, batteries were the quiet workhorses of the modern economy — essential, but hardly transformative.
13 July 2026

Tk 1,497 crore fines imposed in stock market crackdown

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has imposed fines totalling Tk 1,497 crore on individuals and institutions involved in stock market looting and corruption during the tenure of the previous “fascist government”, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday.
13 July 2026

RMG exporters to get 5% incentive for using local yarn

The government has raised the cash incentive for export-oriented garment manufacturers using locally produced yarn or fabric to 5 percent, up from 1.5 percent.
13 July 2026

Trade bodies seek support after floods hit Ctg port

Leading business associations have urged the government to announce an emergency support package for industries and exporters, warning that prolonged disruptions at Chattogram port following recent flooding could inflict heavy losses on the country’s manufacturing and export sectors.
13 July 2026

Hygienic meat production can unlock exports

Bangladesh has the potential to become an exporter of premium-quality meat within the next five years if it can ensure hygienic production and proper testing, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid said yesterday.
13 July 2026

Japanese big three pick up speed in flat bike market

Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda accounted for nearly two-thirds of motorcycle sales amid lacklustre market growth
13 July 2026

Why Bangladesh imports mangoes despite being a top producer

The imported mangoes cater mainly to high-income buyers willing to pay premium prices year-round
13 July 2026

IMF reviews bad loans, bank reforms

Finance ministry tells mission new pay scale starts in July
13 July 2026

Hygienic meat production can unlock exports: Agri minister

Bangladesh has the potential to become an exporter of premium-quality meat within the next five years, says Mohammed Aminur Rashid
12 July 2026

Traders seek customs reforms to cut clearance delays

Business leaders have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to simplify customs procedures, alleging that repeated inspections, laboratory testing and lengthy verification processes are delaying cargo clearance by up to a week or more, driving up business costs and eroding the competitiveness of local industries
12 July 2026

Italy eyes deeper tech, investment ties with Bangladesh's textile sector

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro said Italy remains keen to strengthen collaboration with Bangladesh's textile industry through advanced technologies and industrial partnerships.
12 July 2026

New IMF programme must protect public interest: finance minister

The finance minister said the government remains focused on protecting the economy while engaging with international financial institutions
12 July 2026

Flood-hit farmers to get aid after assessment

The government is preparing a list of farmers affected by the recent floods to provide them with targeted rehabilitation support, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said yesterday.
12 July 2026

Prepare for EU trade shift

Bangladesh’s trade relations with the European Union (EU) are set to undergo the biggest transformation in decades, but the country may not be fully prepared to seize new opportunities and tackle emerging challenges, said MA Razzaque, chairman of the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).
12 July 2026