Banglalink, Robi split over E-GSM spectrum auction timeline
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BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution
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Apex Footwear to raise Tk 500 crore through preference shares
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When CSR becomes compulsory, does responsibility lose its meaning?
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Dhaka Chamber seeks Malaysian support to boost exports, investment
26 September 2026
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Meta considers opening Dhaka office
23 September 2026
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Prime Bank vice chairman to buy 18.85 lakh shares of the bank
23 September 2026
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EBL chairman to get 1.64cr shares as gift from father
23 September 2026
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9,500 businesses fined over undelivered goods, services
22 September 2026
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DSE to pay Tk 72 crore to 17,332 investors hit by scams
22 September 2026
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Robi’s profit doubles in Apr–Jun
The telecom operator made Tk 257 crore profit in three months
28 July 2025
Private sector losing edge for lack of uninterrupted quality energy: DCCI
Dhaka Chamber, Sanem jointly organise discussion on industrial sector’s energy efficiency
28 July 2025
Chinese businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Ashik Chowdhury
Bangladesh delegation met over 100 potential investors during its visit to 2 Chinese cities last week
27 July 2025
Payra Port to complete upgrade by July 2026
The Payra sea port is being developed under a master plan, and one of the new features is scheduled to be operational by July 2026, said the Payra Port Authority (PPA) yesterday...The port will enable transshipment for up to 15 commercial vessels simultaneously, said PPA Member (Engi
20 July 2025
Govt will probe irregularities, if any, in Payra port dredging: shipping adviser
A high-level technical probe committee will be formed to assess the matter, says M Sakhawat Hossain
20 July 2025
A cloudy business sky over Bangladesh
Let’s not wait—to witness the nightmare become real.
17 July 2025
NBR official suspended for leaking ‘state secrets’
The government yesterday suspended an official of the National Board of Revenue on allegations of breaching service discipline by ‘disclosing a highly confidential state document’.
16 July 2025
Statistical system faces capacity challenges
Bangladesh’s statistical system is facing significant capacity challenges, a heavy reliance on projects, and the risk of political influence, Hossain Zillur Rahman, head of the expert taskforce tasked with strengthening the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), said yesterday..He made the
16 July 2025
LR Global to be asked to take back investment in bdnews24.com: BSEC
It has to return the fund in 30 days or face a Tk 60 crore fine, the regulator says
16 July 2025
BB buys $313m more from 22 banks
Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025
Reverse repo rate cut by 50 basis points
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the standing deposit facility rate, also known as the reverse repo rate, by 50 basis points to 8 percent, with effect from today.
15 July 2025
First Security Islami Bank removes managing director
In January this year, the MD was sent on forced leave over loan irregularities linked with S Alam Group
15 July 2025
Olympic to produce powder drink at Narayanganj plant
The company will purchase machinery worth Tk 92.53 lakh to set up the production line
15 July 2025
Middlemen, extortion push up vegetable prices: report
The dominance of middlemen, a lack of information, extortion, and unpredictable transportation costs have a significant impact, resulting in the high retail prices of vegetables, according to a recent Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) report.
14 July 2025
Dhaka gears up for 3rd round of talks to avert US tariff shock
Bangladesh will launch the third round of negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) next week, aiming to secure a more “rational” tariff structure before the August 1 deadline, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin yesterday.
14 July 2025
US tariff on Bangladesh: An urgent wake-up call for our RMG industry
The 35% tariff imposed by the US is not a final decision, as discussions are still ongoing
14 July 2025
Islami Bank chairman, family members’ bank account details sought
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit wants the information by July 15
14 July 2025
Container handling rises at New Mooring terminal after Navy takeover
Container handling at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port increased in the first week of operational management by Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL), Bangladesh's sole dry dock currently operating under the Bangladesh Navy..The CDDL started running the NCT at the c
13 July 2025
New telecom policy won’t force foreign firms to share ownership
The government’s new telecom licensing policy will not compel mobile operators to dispose of 15 percent of their ownership to local partners, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser with executive authority over posts, telecommunications, and ICT.
12 July 2025
Customs backlog grows as server performance worsens
The performance of the ASYCUDA World system, used by the National Board of Revenue to process trade documentation, worsened over the weekend, prompting fears of a major disruption in goods clearance..Customs houses across Bangladesh, including Chattogram, Dhaka, Benapole, Mongla, Pangaon,
12 July 2025