Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
Star Business Report
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
Star Business Report
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM Business
Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb
23 May 2026, 21:05 PM Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
Star Business Report
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM Business
NBR withholds C&F agent licence exam results
Staff Correspondent, Chattogram
23 May 2026, 18:12 PM Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
Star Business Report
23 May 2026, 15:31 PM Business

Public sector credit growth hits 5-month high in Feb

Private sector credit similarly increased, though year-on-year growth held steady at 6.03 percent in both months
30 April 2026, 15:41 PM

Higher exports bring no relief to potato farmers

Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.
29 April 2026, 22:00 PM
29 April 2026, 18:21 PM

BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram

The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026, 20:39 PM

Economists’ body recommends bringing digital economy under tax net

The Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) placed the recommendation to the NBR
28 April 2026, 20:10 PM

Apex Footwear profit rises 10% in Q3 on stronger sales

The company posted a net profit of Tk 1.06 crore for the third quarter
28 April 2026, 13:17 PM

Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis

Times are bad for Bangladesh's farmers. Right when they needed a steady diesel supply to irrigate vast swathes of cropland -- Boro paddies, seasonal vegetables, maize -- the world entered what the head of the International Energy Agency called “the biggest energy security threat in history.”
27 April 2026, 22:02 PM

Oil price shocks threaten inflation, taka stability: CPD

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses
27 April 2026, 20:39 PM

India suspends trade through Benapole for West Bengal elections

No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients
27 April 2026, 18:45 PM

UK firm renews 30-year lease at Dhaka EPZ

The company has invested $15.16 million in the zone since its establishment and currently employs 2,485 Bangladeshi nationals
27 April 2026, 16:15 PM

Envoy Textiles to invest Tk 187cr for expansion, land purchase

The expansion will be financed through a debt-to-equity ratio of 70:30
27 April 2026, 13:15 PM

Team Six Seven of BUP wins HSBC-BRAC business case contest

The winning team will represent Bangladesh at the global finale in Hong Kong
26 April 2026, 20:51 PM

Bangladesh Bank appoints administrator to Aviva Finance

Hasan Tarek Khan, a director at the Financial Institutions and Markets Department, has been temporarily assigned as the administrator
26 April 2026, 20:30 PM

Budget 2026-27: Double burden of minimum tax and tax deduction at source

The main objective of the minimum tax is to ensure that no taxpayer is left out of the tax net
26 April 2026, 19:58 PM

5 key developments of economy last week

The week was also marked by a revenue collection shortfall heading into the fiscal year-end
26 April 2026, 17:41 PM

Paint industry seeks relief as supplementary duty adds to mounting pressures

The challenges facing the paint industry are closely tied to the broader economic environment
26 April 2026, 10:45 AM

Acute load-shedding taking toll on garment sector: BKMEA

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president
25 April 2026, 21:07 PM
25 April 2026, 19:24 PM

Govt plans telecom overhaul over worst internet performance

Bangladesh’s mobile and broadband internet services rank among the worst in the world despite a large subscriber base, and a connectivity-led reform plan is being prepared to address the challenge, Rehan Asad, the prime minister’s adviser on telecom and ICT, said today.
25 April 2026, 18:18 PM

Higher tax rates may fuel money laundering risks: MCCI

Instead of raising rates, the trade body recommended broadening the tax base to bring more individuals and businesses
25 April 2026, 16:39 PM