Taskforce unveils roadmap for semiconductor growth

The national semiconductor taskforce has charted a roadmap to unlock the country’s potential in semiconductors, focusing on three priority areas — skills development, business environment and policy support, and global linkages...As per the roadmap, the plan includes training program
4 July 2025, 02:55 AM

Smuggled cosmetics threaten local industry

Local cosmetics makers have warned that the industry faces an uncertain future unless stricter controls are introduced to stop smuggling and misdeclared imports.
3 July 2025, 18:11 PM

Four top NBR officials sent into retirement

The finance ministry yesterday sent four top officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) into retirement on ‘public interest’.
2 July 2025, 18:09 PM

Bank booths, hotels can now get limited money changer licence

Bank branches, booths, hotels, and gift shops are now formally allowed to apply to the central bank for a limited money changer licence by paying a Tk 50,000 fee..In detailed guidelines on the matter issued yesterday, the central bank stated that it has permitted certain entities to operat
2 July 2025, 16:30 PM

BB relaxes lending limit to foreign firms

Local banks can now lend up to 60% of project cost to foreign firms
2 July 2025, 12:11 PM

FBCCI election deadline extended by 45 days

The announcement comes nearly two weeks after the FBCCI had set September 7 as the date for polls
2 July 2025, 11:04 AM

Berger Paints recommends 525% cash dividend, highest in 8 years

It also announced formation of subsidiary Jenson & Nicholson Packaging
2 July 2025, 09:52 AM

Five more NBR officials under ACC scanner

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated another formal inquiry into allegations of corruption and irregularities, including illegal amassing of wealth, abuse of authority, and favouritism, against five more senior officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
1 July 2025, 21:33 PM

CPA to operate new mooring terminal for six months

The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) will operate its New Mooring Container Terminal for the next six months or until a new operator is chosen.
1 July 2025, 20:35 PM

10 Mbps broadband internet to cost Tk 500 a month from Jul 1: ISPAB

However, ISPAB does not want Tk 400 package to be made mandatory for them
1 July 2025, 13:12 PM

11 more banks to face asset quality review

Eleven more banks that were hit by irregularities and scams during the Awami League government’s tenure are set to undergo an asset quality review (AQR) by global audit firms.
30 June 2025, 21:13 PM

Against the odds, Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market

The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination.
30 June 2025, 14:17 PM

NBR stalemate: Business leaders meet with finance adviser

NBR officials’ work abstention hampering export, import activities, they say
29 June 2025, 12:38 PM

5-member panel of advisers formed to resolve NBR crisis

Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan will head the panel
29 June 2025, 12:27 PM

Titas Gas to convert Tk 282.74cr deposit into preference shares for govt

Government to receive Tk 282.74cr Titas Gas preference shares
29 June 2025, 10:04 AM

Olympic Industries to buy Tk 21 crore lands in Gazipur, Narayanganj

Olympic Industries diversifies land holdings with Tk 21.17 crore investment in expansion
29 June 2025, 09:22 AM

DCCI calls for urgent logistics reforms to spur sustainable growth

DCCI proposes 6 reforms for vital logistics upgrade
29 June 2025, 06:02 AM

Set Tk 800 as lowest payable for broadband packages

The lowest price payable for a broadband internet connection needs to be Tk 800, not Tk 400 as per a policy drafted recently, said service providers, offering to reciprocate by raising the minimum speed to 50 Mbps..The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided t
28 June 2025, 16:05 PM

Finance adviser to sit with protesting NBR officials

A meeting will take place at 5pm tomorrow
25 June 2025, 09:12 AM

Relax rules on fund BB set aside for capital market: banks

Finance ministry sits with different banks to find ways to boost investment in stock market
24 June 2025, 15:07 PM