Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) has received a lukewarm response to its tender to import 200,000 tonnes of urea for replenishing stock ahead of the Aman season, a top official said yesterday.

Shoemaker Bata is strengthening its presence in Bangladesh, promising to “democratise” footwear by making quality, design and comfort accessible to all, not just a narrow segment of buyers, according to the group CEO.

The government is set to lease out six state-owned jute mills by December this year in a bid to revive idle industrial units, attract fresh investment, and create employment opportunities.

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.

Boro paddy accounts for nearly 55 percent of Bangladesh’s yearly rice production

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.

According to the IDRA Act, a person cannot be appointed as chairman if they are 67 years old or above

His four‑month tenure begins on April 28

The mobile phone operator made Tk 662 crore in the first quarter of 2026

Uncertainty around US tariff policies is another factor that casts a shadow over the faster recovery prospects of the economy

Before embracing this seemingly attractive fiscal tool, we must ask a critical question: why did Bangladesh abolish the Wealth Tax Act of 1963 in the first place

Banglalink and Elon Musk’s SpaceX have jointly applied to the telecom regulator in Bangladesh to launch trials of telecom services through satellite, allowing users’ smartphones to connect directly to satellites through a mobile operator’s network.

Bangladesh’s economy is facing renewed pressure from global geopolitical tensions and commodity market disruptions, with risks of elevated inflation, slower growth and mounting fiscal strain, according to Eric Robertsen, global head of research and chief strategist at Standard Chartered.

Bangladesh’s garment industry does not have overproduction capacity that could harm the American manufacturing sector and is free from forced labour, as exporters comply with internationally recognised labour laws, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

Weak law enforcement and a lack of accountability among individuals and institutions, along with negligence in fire safety, gas cylinder management, electrical systems, and chemical control, are the key causes of recurring industrial accidents in Bangladesh, speakers at a discussion said yesterday.

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) yesterday proposed reducing the corporate tax rate for non-listed companies to 25 percent from the current 27.5 percent in the upcoming budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Experts at an international conference have underscored the growing economic ties between South Asia and the global economy, while calling for greater trust, policy transparency and stronger investment cooperation across the region.

Electro Mart Limited recently won three accolades in separate categories at the Bangladesh Retail Awards 2026.

While oil demand destruction deepens with each passing day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the longer‑term impact of the Iran war may paradoxically work in oil’s favour. Spiking energy security concerns and greater fragmentation could lead to a less efficient, more voracious global energy system.

A handful of firms and a fistful of politicians -- this is the widely accepted description of oligarchic economic systems. It is a malevolent alliance that eventually appropriates the national economic pie through skullduggery.