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Loans under court stay jump eightfold in three years
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Construction of China industrial zone begins
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Islamic, 4th-gen banks buckle under NPL, liquidity crises
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Four pillars to drive NBR’s VAT target for FY27
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Restructuring the energy sector for sustained progress
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
US energy cushion faces new stress test as Middle East risks rise again
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Corporate-focused lending leaves SMEs short of credit
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Biman resumes Dhaka-Narita flights after year-long suspension
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Anis Ahmed elected chairman of Eastern Bank
27 July 2026, 21:43 PM
Organisation News
Exports grow 5% in Jul-Sep, EPB admits $3b mismatch
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday unveiled the export data for the July-September period of fiscal year 2024-25 and officially acknowledged that there was a $3.16 billion export data mismatch in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt to import another 33,000 tonnes of LNG
The interim government of Bangladesh is going to purchase another 33,000 tonnes of liquified natural gas (LNG) for Tk 657 crore from the spot market.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
The egg price dilemma and public health
Article 18:1 of the constitution of Bangladesh articulates that the state will consider the development of nutritional levels and improvement of public health in the country as a primary duty.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Summit urges govt not to cancel its FSRU deal
Summit Group yesterday urged the interim government to withdraw its recent decision to terminate an agreement over the establishment of the group’s second floating regasification plant for liquified natural gas (LNG) imported by Bangladesh.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Some RMG work orders shifted to other countries for unrest
Some garment work orders have shifted to competitor countries as a result of the recent spell of labour unrest in major apparel manufacturing belts across Bangladesh.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
NBR halves import duty of sugar
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday reduced the duty on sugar imports from 30 percent to 15 percent to bring down prices of the sweetener in the local market.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh's rice output crosses 4cr tonnes for the first time
For the first time, Bangladesh has bagged more than 4 crore tonnes of rice in a fiscal year (FY) thanks to increasing yields of the most grown crop, according to official data.
9 October 2024, 16:18 PM
Some garment work orders shifted to other countries for labour unrest
Square Group CEO says in conversation with ERF members
9 October 2024, 15:10 PM
Merchant marine officers’ body demands overall reform in maritime sector
Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association made the call in a press briefing
9 October 2024, 14:44 PM
realme 12 launched, setting a new benchmark for speed & affordability
Smartphone brand “realme” recently unveiled its latest handset, named “realme 12”, in the Bangladesh market..Featuring supervooc fast charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess, the new device sets standards in the mid-range segment with its ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy, said a pr
9 October 2024, 14:05 PM
Govt removes BASIC Bank chairman
Abul Hashem has been serving the bank as chairman since 2020
9 October 2024, 13:37 PM
Inflation down by one percent: Salehuddin
Govt has been able to stabilise the market situation
9 October 2024, 13:21 PM
Advisory panel formed to reform NBR
The committee has five members
9 October 2024, 10:48 AM
Exports grow 5% in Jul-Sep
Bangladesh shipped $11.37 billion worth of merchandise in the first quarter
9 October 2024, 10:23 AM
NBR halves regulatory duty on sugar imports
The NBR expects that sugar prices will decrease in proportion to the duty reduction, and it hopes this measure will also discourage sugar smuggling.
9 October 2024, 07:20 AM
BFIU freezes bank accounts of Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel, family
The accounts will be frozen for 30 days, with the possibility of an extension if needed
9 October 2024, 06:01 AM
Trade deficit narrows in July-Aug period of FY25
The narrowing trade deficit is attributed to a rise in export earnings coupled with a decline in import expenditure
9 October 2024, 04:41 AM
Stocks continue to bleed
Stock markets in Bangladesh maintained a downward trend for a third consecutive day yesterday, with the values of a majority of shares marking a significant drop..The shares of companies like Islami Bank Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, Square Pharmaceuticals, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, Re
8 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Import of 4.5cr eggs approved
The commerce ministry has approved seven firms to import 4.5 crore pieces of egg to boost supply in the local market and help contain its rising prices.
8 October 2024, 18:00 PM
GPH Ispat registers Tk 85.64 crore profit
GPH Ispat, one of the leading steel manufacturers in the country, posted Tk 85.64 crore in net profit for the fiscal year ending on June 30 this year.
8 October 2024, 18:00 PM