A snake venom farm with big hopes but no market
21 July 2026, 21:54 PM
Business
Pan Pacific Sonargaon to host Thai Gourmet Gala Vol 3 from July 23-25
21 July 2026, 19:35 PM
Business
Bangladesh to take part in 50 international trade fairs in FY27
21 July 2026, 19:20 PM
Business
Akij Insaf launches ‘The Grandeur’ and ‘Playfinity’ in Dhaka
21 July 2026, 17:19 PM
Business
BSTI orders recall of eight products from four companies
20 July 2026, 20:48 PM
Business
Bangladesh’s GDP growth halves to 2.2% in Jan-Mar as industry contracts
20 July 2026, 19:14 PM
Business
DCCI urges NBR to spare compliant businesses from tax harassment
20 July 2026, 17:19 PM
Business
Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?
19 July 2026, 20:51 PM
Business
Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms
19 July 2026, 19:51 PM
Business
Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges
19 July 2026, 18:46 PM
Business
Shipping agents call for revision, phased rollout of Ctg port tariff
The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709
5 October 2025, 13:57 PM
Exports slip in September
But first quarter earnings remain positive
5 October 2025, 12:46 PM
UK trade envoy in Dhaka now
In her five-day visit, she will meet top officials of the interim government
5 October 2025, 11:08 AM
MJL Bangladesh to invest Tk 214cr in Dhaka real estate with EC Holdings
The investment will be made on a 50:50 basis
5 October 2025, 07:29 AM
Are we doing enough for the urban poor?
More than one in four people are poor, while one in ten live in extreme poverty
5 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?
Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022
4 October 2025, 14:51 PM
As bond yields fall, will lending rate decline?
Bangladesh Bank has been maintaining a contractionary monetary policy stance for nearly two years to bring down inflation
2 October 2025, 14:40 PM
Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply
Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below Tk 20 per kilogramme from Tk 25 a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut..Stakeholders blame the government for failing to implement its announced measures, including a mi
2 October 2025, 14:33 PM
City Bank gets $75 million from AIIB, NDB
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the New Development Bank (NDB), two global multilateral development banks, will provide City Bank PLC $75 million in long-term financing for private sector projects with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure..T
2 October 2025, 12:38 PM
ADB signs $30m sustainability-linked loan with Envoy Textiles
Sustainability-linked loan advances Envoy’s yarn production and solar energy capacity
2 October 2025, 06:20 AM
Gold hits record high on US govt shutdown
Gold prices rose to hit a new record high on Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand as the US government shut down most operations, while growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month added to the metal’s appeal.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt to revamp fisheries policy eyeing chemical-free fish
The interim government is seeking to introduce sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector, aiming to ensure safe fish free of chemical, microbiological and hazardous elements.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Overdue farm loans rise sharply despite higher recovery
.Overdue loans given by banks to the farm sector rose further in July, signalling growing repayment stress and rising credit risk in the agricultural sector, according to a Bangladesh Bank (BB) report released this week...Unpaid loans almost doubled to Tk 23,806 crore at the en
1 October 2025, 15:27 PM
Foreign workers must get security clearance via Bida OSS
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has made it mandatory for every foreign investor and employee to obtain security clearance for work permits exclusively through Bida’s One Stop Service (OSS) portal.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks
Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025, 15:49 PM
Spotify founder Ek to step down as CEO to focus on long-term strategy
The company adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals
30 September 2025, 15:28 PM
Punish delinquent companies and let others do business: Farashuddin
Create a congenial environment to let the economy grow, says the former BB governor
30 September 2025, 13:39 PM
Local berth operators want to invest in Ctg port’s oldest terminal
They will form a consortium of local and foreign investors to redevelop and operate the terminal for 25 to 30 years
30 September 2025, 08:43 AM
Gold sets fresh record, crosses Tk 195,000
According to Bajus, the price has increased by Tk 525 per bhori compared to the previous rate
29 September 2025, 15:35 PM
Bangladesh’s image abroad has improved now: finance adviser
Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated academic activities at ERF Institute
29 September 2025, 14:35 PM