Cold storage owners seek higher charge for potato
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Economy
Predictable policies key to attracting FDI
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Economy
Chinese footprint widens in Bangladesh’s economic landscape
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Economy
Bangladesh faces higher freight costs amid Mideast conflict
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Economy
S Alam closes 11 factories as raw material crisis deepens
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Economy
Dollar continues to gain vs taka
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Economy
Women dominate sustainable finance borrowing
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Economy
Dollar continues to gain against taka
1 August 2026, 20:50 PM
Business
S Alam shuts all factories in Ctg's Karnaphuli
1 August 2026, 20:33 PM
Business
ACI Renewable Energy, GoodWe Technologies launch advanced home power backup solutions in Bangladesh
1 August 2026, 19:42 PM
Business
Inflation eases but stays above 9%
Inflation eased in December but remained at more than 9 percent for the 10th straight month
15 January 2024, 00:15 AM
Conscious capitalism transforming the way we do business
Oxford dictionary defines capitalism as “an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.”
14 January 2024, 18:30 PM
Taming inflation key priority
On their first day at office, the finance minister and state minister for commerce yesterday told reporters in separate briefings that taming inflation is their priority.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM
State telecom firms should become profitable by June: Palak
Otherwise, officials of the entities will no longer be there, the state minister says
14 January 2024, 15:06 PM
Govt hikes interest rates for dollar bonds
The interest rates were raised by 2 percentage points
14 January 2024, 14:26 PM
Asif Ibrahim, now chairman of FBCCI standing committee on capital market
The FBCCI board nominated Ibrahim for the position for the 2023-2025 term
14 January 2024, 12:21 PM
Foreign-funded projects planning minister’s top priority
Abdus Salam says after joining office as planning minister
14 January 2024, 11:51 AM
Finance Minister Mahmood Ali vows to tackle economic challenges
Efforts to curb commodity prices will be a top priority during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan, the minister said.
14 January 2024, 08:23 AM
Inflation eases in December but stays above 9%
Inflation eases in December
14 January 2024, 06:53 AM
Investment rises as Bangladesh conquers the world of denim
Being the top supplier of denim in both the EU and US, local investors are continuing to pour funds to capitalize growth
14 January 2024, 00:45 AM
BB to adopt crawling peg. Can it end exchange rate volatility?
BB's adoption of crawling peg as per IMF prescription will possibly rule out a market-driven exchange rate, as suggested
14 January 2024, 00:30 AM
What is a crawling peg?
Its a system of exchange rate adjustments in which a currency with a fixed exchange rate is allowed to fluctuate within a band of rates.
14 January 2024, 00:15 AM
'Gas, dollar crises halt business expansion'
Demand for credit has not increased as businesses have had to suspend their investment and expansion drives for the natural gas and dollar crises.
14 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Driving long-pending reform agenda
For years now, a plethora of reforms have been suggested by relevant stakeholders. As reactionary measures in a lot of instances, the government has explored some of these reforms and is taking steps in the right direction. However, considering where the economy stands right now and comparing with relevant countries, Bangladesh has significant ground to cover.
13 January 2024, 19:00 PM
Telco equipment importers to face penalty for late licence renewal
The telecom regulator has decided to slap a penalty on radio equipment vendors if they fail to have their licences renewed.
13 January 2024, 18:30 PM
Credit card use slightly down
Credit card spending decreased in last November compared to the preceding month, according to BB
13 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Motorcycle sales dropped to five-year low in 2023
Global economic crises and inflation pressures are among reasons behind the decline of Motorcycle sales in Bangladesh
13 January 2024, 15:18 PM
NBR lifts advance tax on import of computer accessories
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has lifted Advance Tax (AT) on import of parts and accessories for computers to be made locally, according to a notification.
13 January 2024, 14:58 PM
Explosive import through Payra port gets nod
The government amends the Explosive Regulations 2004
13 January 2024, 14:03 PM
Textile, RMG machinery expo begins in Dhaka Feb 1
Over 1,000 machinery makers of 32 countries are expected to join the 18th Dhaka International Textile and Garments Machinery Exhibition
13 January 2024, 13:09 PM