However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period

Reinstates current rates for the next six months

Migrants sent home $32.8 billion in the just-concluded year

The NBR made Customs Bond Management System mandatory for all exporters

If there were a “metal of the year” award, gold would be a strong contender, maintaining an exceptional run even on the final trading day of 2025..Businesspeople said the retail gold market in Bangladesh has remained unstable over the past few months, driven by fluctuating global prices, s

When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket

Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today sought cooperation from the Chinese investors for joint-venture investment in manmade fibre (MMF), chemical and renewable energy..The request was made during a meeting between the BGMEA officials an

BSEC spokesperson says the brokerage house’s ownership transfer was not done properly

The bank is expected to have an authorised capital of Tk 300 crore

Export earnings have dropped sharply, even as global demand remains robust

Bangladesh must accelerate export diversification, enhance competitiveness, and adopt forward-looking trade policies to address challenges following its upcoming graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) to a developing nation, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.

The move comes after farmers repeatedly complained about paying higher than government-set rates for fertilisers

Factories are failing to utilise the available energy, with some losing a large chunk of their potential energy because of old machinery, lack of proper audits, and policies that exist largely on paper, experts have said...The inefficiency and wastage have become two of the major cri

The interim government should officially recognise fisheries workers as labourers and provide them with social security, experts urged yesterday..They highlighted that livelihoods in the fisheries sector are fragile, workers lack legal protection and safety measures, and existing social se

Bangladesh will observe National Livestock Week 2025 for the first time, holding programmes across the country from tomorrow till December 2..Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter announced the schedule at a press conference at the ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka today..The w

The new draft rules on initial public offerings (IPOs) are complex and discouraging for investors and entrepreneurs, according to stakeholders.

Bangladesh must urgently transition to a sustainable and investment-ready energy system to protect industrial growth and ensure economic stability, experts said at a policy dialogue today..The dialogue, titled “Enabling Bangladesh’s Growth and Prosperity: Developing a Sustainable Power

Half of Bangladeshi firms are very confident that their international businesses will grow over the next two years, according to a new HSBC survey..The British multinational bank found that the local sentiment is stronger than the global average of 41 percent..“Bangladeshi businesses

The two operators are demanding a formal investigation

The government is all set to import 6.5 lakh tonnes of food grains to boost national food stocks and ensure a buffer against volatility in rice and wheat prices..The advisory committee on economic affairs approved the Food Ministry’s proposals today. .Under government-to-governme