Buying a flat or renting a better life?
31 May 2026, 19:14 PM
Business
India scraps cotton import duty for five months to aid textile exporters
31 May 2026, 18:48 PM
Business
Measles outbreak dampens Eid tourism in Srimangal, Kamalganj
26 May 2026, 12:32 PM
Tourism
Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
Business
Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM
Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM
Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
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
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM
Business
Chittagong Chamber Polls / Amirul Haque-led United Business Forum wins full panel
23 May 2026, 20:15 PM
Business
Why every startup founder must master Unit Economics
Unit Economics is, in essence, the financial anatomy of your product or service
15 April 2025, 14:01 PM
Tk 3,100 crore promised: BIDA
The recently concluded Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has yielded investment declaration worth Tk 3,100 crore, says Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Forex reserves cross $21b again
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves crossed $21 billion yesterday after almost 10 months thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency generated by remittances and export earnings.
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM
New industrial, captive gas users to pay 33% more
From now on, new industrial connections will be charged Tk 40 per cubic metre
13 April 2025, 10:05 AM
Eastland Insurance reports 6% profit fall in 2024
The insurer attributed the drop in EPS to a decline in net profit after tax.
13 April 2025, 06:38 AM
Increase imports of US goods to reduce trade gap: textile millers
They also suggested increasing US content in manufactured goods to 20% to qualify for reduced tariff rates
12 April 2025, 14:17 PM
Nearly half of Bangladeshi homes still without internet access: BBS
Internet usage at the household level has steadily increased in recent years.
12 April 2025, 08:39 AM
Stocks turnover hits six-week high
The Dhaka Stock Exchange ended the week on a strong note, with turnover reaching Tk 540 crore yesterday — the highest in one and a half months..This marked a 2.46 percent increase from the previous day’s trading, reflecting a slight uptick in investor activity..The pharmaceuticals se
10 April 2025, 18:05 PM
Chittagong Chamber wants widening of tax net
The CCCI submitted 114 proposals for the upcoming budget
10 April 2025, 14:08 PM
Bangladesh poised to become top global apparel exporter: Kihak Sung
The founder of Korean EPZ praises the steps taken by the chief adviser
10 April 2025, 10:41 AM
How youth-led startups are solving real-world problems
From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as
10 April 2025, 02:33 AM
Dhaka stocks snap losing streak
The prime bourse of Bangladesh returned to the positive yesterday after a three-day losing streak, as optimistic investors cautiously channelled funds into select stocks to secure short-term gains amid concerns over US tariff hikes..The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange
9 April 2025, 18:04 PM
Power producer to sell directly to consumer
Bangladesh is getting into the merchant power generation model for the first time with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between an electricity buyer and seller for a solar power plant. It is a model which allows a power producer to sell directly to the consumers.
9 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Govt approves export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice
The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies.. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each.. Meanwhile, Tanveer Fo
9 April 2025, 14:55 PM
Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market
Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser
9 April 2025, 13:48 PM
Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK
UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM
Spanish clothing giant Inditex wants to bolster ties with Bangladesh
Inditex CEO meets with chief adviser
9 April 2025, 12:34 PM
China’s Handa Industries to invest $150m in Bangladesh’s textile, garment sectors
Handa Industries Limited, a renowned China-based apparel manufacturing company specialising in high-quality knitted textiles, dyeing processes, and garments on a global scale, is set to invest $150 million in Bangladesh..Of the total investment, $100 million will be allocated to the textil
9 April 2025, 11:40 AM
UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive
They expressed interest during BB governor’s recent visit to London
9 April 2025, 11:13 AM
Reckitt Benckiser declares 3,330% cash dividend
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) has announced its highest-ever dividend payout despite a fall in annual profit.
8 April 2025, 18:37 PM