Berger affiliate to invest $13.7m in National Special Economic Zone
11 MIN(s) ago
Business
Reforms under IMF programme to be phased in: finance minister
17 MIN(s) ago
Business
IMF reviews bad loans, bank reforms
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Why Bangladesh imports mangoes despite being a top producer
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Hygienic meat production can unlock exports
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Trade bodies seek support after floods hit Ctg port
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
RMG exporters to get 5% incentive for using local yarn
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Tk 1,497cr fines imposed in stock market crackdown
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Japanese big three pick up speed in flat bike market
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
From curiosity to cornerstone - how batteries went mainstream
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt clears purchase of 1.75 lakh tonnes of fuel oil
The government yesterday approved the direct purchase of 1.75 lakh tonnes of diesel and octane from two suppliers, bypassing the standard tender process as concerns deepen over Gulf supply disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Mobile signals weaken as blackouts, fuel shortages spread
Telecom companies say nationwide connectivity is under pressure as outages hit towers and data infrastructure
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
‘War led to biggest energy crisis in history’
The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Experts stress strong shariah governance in Islamic banks
Speakers at a high-level workshop yesterday emphasised the critical role of robust shariah governance in ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust within the Islamic banking sector.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Finance, 7 Ton Express partner to boost delivery efficiency
Bangladesh Finance PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 7 Ton Express Limited, a Bangladesh-based logistics and courier company, appointing it as its official delivery partner.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh-Japan EPA sets benchmark for future trade deals: ICCB
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan is set to serve as a precedent for future agreements with major economies such as the European Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), and the United Kingdom, as Bangladesh seeks to expand its global trade network.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
CSE urged deeper collaboration with India for commodity derivatives market
Assistant high commissioner of India visited the port city bourse
21 April 2026, 21:09 PM
Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy
Australian high commissioner discusses bilateral trade with the minister
21 April 2026, 20:12 PM
BB removes International Leasing MD over irregularities
The central bank sent a letter in this regard to the chairman of the board of directors of the leasing company on Monday
21 April 2026, 19:55 PM
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesda
21 April 2026, 18:56 PM
Top US trade representative to visit Bangladesh soon
US Ambassador Brent T Christensen shared the information with commerce minister
21 April 2026, 17:57 PM
Fishing ban in Kaptai Lake from April 24
Fishing, transportation, and marketing of fish in the lake will be suspended from midnight on April 24 and remain in effect until further notice
21 April 2026, 15:55 PM
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
The initiative has significantly changed lives in the area
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
MGH to build private container terminal
A Bangladeshi multinational company, MGH Group, is going to construct the country’s first privately built container terminal at Chattogram port on the bank of the Karnaphuli river in Patenga.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Farmers in distress as diesel price rise drives up costs
The recent diesel price hike has made service providers increase charges for harvesting the largest rice crop, Boro, irrigating farmlands, and threshing the cash crop maize-- and farmers are struggling to cope.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock
The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has risen twice in less than three weeks, piling pressure on restaurants already dealing with red-hot prices of rice, chicken and beef.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike
The recent fuel price hike is rippling through Bangladesh’s trade logistics chain, pushing up costs for importers, exporters and freight operators at the same time.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Chokehold on the poor tightens
For millions, the cost of living has been rising for three years. A record fuel price hike made everything worse overnight...
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Dollar pushes to one-week high
The US dollar rose to its highest level in a week against major currencies on Monday before paring gains as renewed US-Iran tensions and fading hopes for a Middle East peace deal sent investors toward safe havens.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Sheba’s fuel queue service draws mixed reactions
On-demand service platform Sheba.xyz has launched a “Fuel Refuelling Driver Service” that allows customers to hire a driver to queue at a filling station on their behalf and refuel the vehicle. The move has drawn mixed reactions online as fuel shortages continue to grip Dhaka and other cities.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM