Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow
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15 June 2026, 21:08 PM Business
Islami Bank stock trading halted
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15 June 2026, 19:03 PM Business
Govt to assess impact of family card allowances: finance minister
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15 June 2026, 17:36 PM Business
Bangladesh's tax collection falls behind economic expansion
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14 June 2026, 20:00 PM Business
Asset recovery key to bank recapitalisation success: BAB
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Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
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Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
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Tax calculation: know your numbers

Today, Abdul Karim will complete the second part of the first page of the tax return form.  
16 November 2022, 03:10 AM

Robi to invest Tk 2.5cr in digital start-ups

Robi yesterday announced that it would invest Tk 2.5 crore in digital start-ups who will make their way to the top of flagship digital entrepreneurship competition r-ventures 3.0.
15 November 2022, 03:00 AM

Bangladeshi RMG getting popular in Middle East: BGMEA

The Middle Eastern countries are going to be major garment export destinations for Bangladesh as the local apparel manufacturers are now receiving a lot of queries from the buyers of the region, said Faruque Hassan, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
14 November 2022, 13:27 PM

3-day long Int’l travel and tourism expo to begin on Dec 1

A three-day long Bangladesh International Travel and Tourism Expo (BITTE) will start on December 1 to boost the country's tourism industry and showcase Bangladesh to global tourists.
12 November 2022, 13:10 PM

GP barred from selling any SIM cards, new or old: BTRC

"The telecom company has no intention to provide quality service, as it is not doing anything to fix the problems that its subscribers are facing,” he said.
6 November 2022, 12:51 PM

45th ICPC World Finals to be held in Dhaka for the first time

This is the first time that Bangladesh is hosting the World Finals.
6 November 2022, 12:37 PM

Lift and escalator expo begins in Dhaka

The 4th edition of “Global Elevator and Escalator Expo 2022” started at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka yesterday with a view to promoting and developing the excellence of elevators, escalators, and lifts in the country’s fast-growing housing industry.
3 November 2022, 18:00 PM

BSCIC bill placed to punish borrowers taking loans providing false info

Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Bill, 2022 was placed in parliament today keeping a provision of two years jail and fine worth of Tk 50,000 for providing false information for borrowing money from the corporation.
1 November 2022, 16:49 PM

Country’s interests first in accepting foreign investment in Ctg port

The government would first consider the country’s interests before accepting any foreign investment in Chattogram port, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday.
30 October 2022, 18:00 PM

‘US companies ready to invest in Bangladesh’

The US companies are ready to invest in energy, particularly in liquified natural gas (LNG), to help Bangladesh grow further, a top US official said today.
27 October 2022, 13:19 PM

NBR may extend VAT cut on edible oil

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to extend a value added tax reduction on edible oil imports and refining for three months to retain current prices for consumers battered by rising costs of essential commodities. 
3 October 2022, 03:00 AM

Ctg port must speed up goods delivery

The Chattogram port must fast-track the unloading of goods, install modern equipment, and improve service quality in order to cut congestion and facilitate Bangladesh’s fast-expanding global trade, speakers said yesterday.    
27 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Divide 140 tanneries in 3 categories

A parliamentary body yesterday recommended dividing all 140 tanneries at Savar Tannery Industry into three categories, based on compliance and lack thereof in treating tannery waste, and close down those that have never applied for environmental clearance and are unlikely to comply.
27 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Ctg port must speed up goods delivery: experts

The Chattogram port must fast-track the unloading of goods, install modern equipment, and improve service quality in order to cut congestion and facilitate Bangladesh’s fast-expanding global trade, speakers said today.
27 September 2022, 13:10 PM

Six local firms, Beza team up for $457 million investment

Six Bangladeshi companies today signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (Beza) to invest $457 million at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Chattogram and Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox's Bazar.
21 September 2022, 12:06 PM

Revenue collection jumps 21pc in Jul-Aug

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) witnessed robust growth of 21 per cent in the July-August period of the current fiscal year thanks to the devaluation of taka, high inflationary pressure and expansion of the economy.
21 September 2022, 02:50 AM

Saidpur airport to boost regional trade with Bhutan: Munshi

Increased use of Saidpur airport by the neighbouring countries, including Bhutan, will increase Bangladesh’s regional trade, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
15 September 2022, 12:33 PM

FBCCI wants testing labs at ports

The government should set up testing labs at ports to ensure fast delivery of imported goods and products for uninterrupted production, said Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
14 September 2022, 13:44 PM

Local firms gain ground in making lights

Bangladesh’s entrepreneurs have made a lot of advancements in building their capacity to make lighting products and accessories for residential and industrial use.
7 September 2022, 02:15 AM

Bangladeshi vessel with Indian transit container reaches Ctg port

A Bangladeshi vessel—MV Trans Samudera—carrying an Indian transit container from Kolkata reached Chattogram port today.
6 September 2022, 15:57 PM