Smuggled tea puts legal traders under pressure: industry experts
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India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
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Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
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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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Govt links 12,000 institutions to broadband
The government has connected more than 12,000 institutions to broadband internet across the country during the first 180 days of its tenure, according to progress reports prepared by the Posts and Telecommunications Division and the ICT Division.
3 September 2026
Bangladesh Travel Mart 2026 begins today
Exhibitors are showcasing tour packages to destinations worldwide, alongside air tickets, hotel and resort bookings, visa services, and travel deals
3 September 2026
BB eases foreign remittance rules for industrial enterprises in hi-tech parks
Banks may facilitate outward remittances within prescribed limits without prior approval from the central bank or the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority
3 September 2026
Reforms can boost leather, footwear exports to $5b by 2030: Nasim Manzur
Bangladesh currently exports around $1.76 billion worth of footwear and leather goods, despite being the world’s seventh-largest footwear producer
3 September 2026
Price of bottled soybean oil rises by Tk 5 a litre
The government has increased the maximum retail price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 5 to Tk 204 a litre, citing higher international prices and import costs.
2 September 2026
BSEC approves Desco’s Tk 45.9 crore preference shares
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd (Desco) to issue 4.59 crore preference shares to the government, with a total face value of Tk 45.9 crore.
2 September 2026
18,000 customers apply to withdraw Tk 1,300 crore from Sammilito Islami Bank
Submissions of individual applications for deposit withdrawals started at the branches and sub-branches of the bank on September 1
2 September 2026
Banks’ bad loans surpass Tk 6 lakh crore again
At the end of June this year, bad loans in the banking sector stood at Tk 6,06,555 crore, which is 32.78 percent of the total disbursed loans
2 September 2026
BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
Governor sends demi-official letter to finance minister in this regard
1 September 2026
Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year
1 September 2026
Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises
The country’s leading commodity importers and processors have urged the government to ensure uninterrupted gas and electricity supply to their factories, warning that disruption could trigger serious supply-chain problems nationwide
1 September 2026
Remittance rises 22% in August
But the amount remained below $3 billion for third straight month
1 September 2026
Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
Basic salaries will be implemented in three phases between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027
31 August 2026
Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
They young generation wants to know: How good is the internet banking app? What do I get beyond the account itself? Is it convenient? And why should I choose this bank when almost every other bank offers something similar?
31 August 2026
Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
However, no profit will be given to those who withdraw their principal amount
31 August 2026
Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
The fund will provide financing at a maximum of 7%
30 August 2026
Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
Apex Footwear has introduced biodegradable shopping bags, replacing conventional plastic ones, for its customers amid growing concern over the widespread use of plastic in Bangladesh and its impact on the environment.
29 August 2026
Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
Danish envoy, AP Moller top brass meet Bangladesh commerce minister
29 August 2026
Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
10 trucks carrying the goods went missing from their designated route a day ago
29 August 2026
Ecolet to invest $15.91 million in Bepza Economic Zone for LED manufacturing
The project is expected to create jobs for 306 Bangladeshi nationals
27 August 2026