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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Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
17 September 2026
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BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
17 September 2026
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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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SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise
In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
3 June 2026
Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country's fuel requirements
3 June 2026
Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF
IMF mission chief for Bangladesh says in a statement
3 June 2026
Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers
The auction covers 44 lots comprising goods from 102 containers, including chemicals, machinery and spare parts, paper, freezers, generators, limestone, fabrics, transformers, quartz powder and household items
2 June 2026
UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment
The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive position regarding Bangladesh’s request to extend its preparatory period for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category until November 24 in 2029, according to a statement from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) issued today
2 June 2026
Bangladesh lags behind regional peers in buffalo milk production
Bangladesh is lagging behind neighbouring countries in buffalo milk production due to low productivity, poor breeding practices, and limited investment in the dairy sector.
1 June 2026
Protest foils Islami Bank's board meeting
The board meeting, initially scheduled to be held physically, could not take place due to demonstrations by the Islami Bank Customer Forum
1 June 2026
Street protests will not influence banking decisions: BB spokesperson
Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and Spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan told journalists that no banking decision will be determined by street protests, stressing that the central bank will act strictly in accordance with the law and institutional interests, free from any form of pressure or emotion
1 June 2026
Remittance crosses $3 billion mark for sixth consecutive month
Bangladesh received $3.42 billion in remittances in May this year as migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more money home to help their families celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.
1 June 2026
Buying a flat or renting a better life?
For many middle-class families in Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka, buying a flat is seen as a safe and respectable financial achievement.
31 May 2026
India scraps cotton import duty for five months to aid textile exporters
The current 11 percent import duty will be suspended until October 30
31 May 2026
Measles outbreak dampens Eid tourism in Srimangal, Kamalganj
Resort owners fear sharp income losses as advance bookings remain far below usual levels
26 May 2026
Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
On a two-day visit to Dhaka from May 24, the ADB chief met with the prime minister and finance minister
25 May 2026
Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
Amzad Hossain and Moshiul Alam were elected senior vice-president and vice-president, respectively
25 May 2026
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
It dropped 34 percent year-on-year to $2.81 billion during July-April of FY26
24 May 2026
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
They have also been instructed to provide services such as cash deposits, withdrawals and account opening facilities for traders and customers
24 May 2026
Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb
Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) fell 19.26 percent year-on-year to €2.89 billion in January-February this year, according to data from Eurostat
23 May 2026
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
Neither Bangladesh Bank nor the finance ministry had officially communicated with them despite a silent protest and memorandum submitted on May 6
23 May 2026
Amirul Haque-led United Business Forum wins full panel
The biennial election for the 2025–2027 term was held after being postponed three times
23 May 2026
NBR withholds C&F agent licence exam results
Results still unpublished a week after exam despite 24-hour disclosure rule
23 May 2026