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.

The Workers’ Safety Forum organised the discussion at the National Press Club

The chamber submitted budget proposals to the NBR

Some orders had already been redirected to India and other competing countries

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.

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.

Picture a garment factory in Ashulia on a Tuesday morning. Machines hum, deadlines loom, and a buyer waits on a shipment.

Despite growth, agent banking is more effective at mobilising deposits than providing credit

Brendan Lynch, assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia, will visit Bangladesh soon, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen said yesterday.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has removed Mohammad Imdadul Islam, managing director of International Leasing and Financial Services Limited, over irregularities and concealment of information.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) fell short of its nine-month tax collection target by nearly Tk 1 lakh crore, leaving it needing to mobilise over Tk 2.60 lakh crore in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).

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.

Telecom companies say nationwide connectivity is under pressure as outages hit towers and data infrastructure

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.

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.

Assistant high commissioner of India visited the port city bourse

Australian high commissioner discusses bilateral trade with the minister