Smuggled tea puts legal traders under pressure: industry experts
20 September 2026
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India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
20 September 2026
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Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
20 September 2026
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BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector
19 September 2026
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IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
19 September 2026
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BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
17 September 2026
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Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
17 September 2026
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Business
BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
17 September 2026
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Business
BGMEA unveils BATEXPO 2026 logo, plans Hong Kong roadshow and Japan desk
17 September 2026
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NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%
17 September 2026
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Agriculture budget rises, but challenges remain for farmers: experts
Public investment and policy support for the agriculture sector have increased over the years, but the benefits of budgetary allocations have yet to adequately reach smallholder and marginal farmers, experts said today
17 June 2026
Tax hikes to raise production costs by Tk 12,000 a tonne: steel makers
Steel manufacturers today urged the government to withdraw proposed hikes in value-added tax (VAT) and duties in the national budget for 2026-27, warning that the measures could increase costs by up to Tk 12,000 per tonne as most mills operate below half their capacity
17 June 2026
Govt plans two free trade zones near major ports
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave policy approval to the initiative today at a meeting chaired by the finance minister at the Secretariat
17 June 2026
BEZIA calls for tax holiday reinstatement, zero duty on capital machinery
The demands came at BEZIA's executive committee meeting on June 16
17 June 2026
Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026
Although a Bangladeshi team is not taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, products “made in Bangladesh” have still made their way to football’s biggest stage.
16 June 2026
Bangla QR scales to 9.63 lakh merchants
TakaPay expands to 17 banks while credit cards remain concentrated in cities, BB report shows
16 June 2026
Mir Nadia Nivin, new chairman of IDRA
Nivin, who received her higher education from Harvard University in the United States, will be IDRA's first female chairperson
16 June 2026
New commerce secretary, Ataur Rahman Khan, takes charge
The public administration ministry, in a circular on May 25, said the government had appointed Ataur Rahman Khan
16 June 2026
New budget faces revenue execution risks, says Fitch
Revenue collection would be the main test of the budget’s credibility
16 June 2026
Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow
Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application
15 June 2026
Govt forms high-level committee to ease industrial licensing
The seven-member inter-ministerial committee will recommend measures to streamline approval procedures and remove regulatory bottlenecks
15 June 2026
Islami Bank stock trading halted
Shares of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC soared 32 percent over the past three consecutive trading days
15 June 2026
Govt to assess impact of family card allowances: finance minister
the minister said after chairing the fourth meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Family Card Distribution at the secretariat in the capital
15 June 2026
Bangladesh's tax collection falls behind economic expansion
Finance Division says structural weaknesses holds back revenue growth
14 June 2026
Asset recovery key to bank recapitalisation success: BAB
The association, which represents bank sponsors, demanded decisive enforcement against wilful defaulters and transparent treatment of shareholdings acquired through irregular means
14 June 2026
Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
Kamal brings 35 years of leadership experience across financial services, fast-moving consumer goods, remittances, and digital payments
14 June 2026
Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year
From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.
13 June 2026
Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
13 June 2026
What are the govt’s key deregulation measures?
The government has announced a wide-ranging deregulation programme aimed at cutting red tape, lowering compliance costs and improving Bangladesh’s business climate as the country prepares for graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status.
13 June 2026
Govt sets aside Tk 200 crore for blue economy research, development
Tk 100 crore has been earmarked for a "Blue Economy Research Fund", while the remaining Tk 100 crore will be allocated for the development of the blue economy
13 June 2026