Rice bran oil export may face 25% regulatory duty

An NBR notification may come this week to boost the oil’s domestic supply
8 February 2025

DCCI identifies problems of Old Dhaka businesses, wants quick solution

Traffic congestion, waterlogging is taking a massive toll, says the leading chamber
8 February 2025

Potato prices won’t go above Tk 40 this lean season: Cold Storage Association

None can manipulate the market this time, the association’s president says
8 February 2025

United Power's profit up 5% in Q2

Its revenue increased 12% to Tk 953 crore 
8 February 2025

Adopt renewable energy immediately for a better future: experts

The Policy Exchange Bangladesh organises policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s future
6 February 2025

Container transport remains suspended at Ctg port for second day

Container movement to and from Chattogram port remained suspended for the second consecutive day as transport workers again went on work abstention yesterday morning -- just four hours after they had withdrawn their previous strike.
6 February 2025

BATBC profit drops 2% in 2024

It declares 150% final cash dividend 
6 February 2025

Takaful Islami Insurance fined Tk 10 lakh

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has fined Takaful Islami Insurance Limited Tk 10 lakh.
5 February 2025

Tax exemption on fees for foreign physicians treating injured in July uprising

Taxes also waived on physicians' hotel accommodation, food, and airfares
5 February 2025

Green Delta launches Bangladesh’s first insurance for pets

Initially, the policy will cover dogs and cats
5 February 2025

IT industry faces skills gap: experts

Bangladesh's rapidly expanding IT industry is facing significant skills gap and leadership challenges, according to top local technology executives.
5 February 2025

Beximco lays off another 8,000 workers

Embattled Beximco Limited has announced another round of layoffs citing a lack of work orders, a decision that affects nearly 8,000 workers across five manufacturing units in its industrial park in Gazipur.
4 February 2025

Inflation eases to single digits in January

Inflation in Bangladesh eased for the second consecutive month in January, driven by stable food prices due mainly to an abundant supply of winter vegetables to the local market.
4 February 2025

National Special Economic Zone to get a Tk 518 crore water treatment plant

The plant will treat 50 million litres of water daily
4 February 2025

BB files fraud case against Nagad

The central bank's payment system department filed the case with Motijheel Police Station
4 February 2025

Implement at least one taskforce recommendation

Education and Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said the recommendations of the taskforce committee have been handed over to the chief adviser, and all advisers were asked to choose at least one recommendation that can be implemented during their tenure.
3 February 2025

Padma Oil’s profit surges 76% in Q2

Padma Oil Company's profit grew significantly in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 as its income rose.
3 February 2025

Containerised cargo transport through Ctg port jumped in January

The import and export of container cargo through Chattogram port increased significantly in January, driven by rising imports ahead of Ramadan and a gradual increase in export orders for readymade garments.
3 February 2025

GPH Ispat to raise $150 million by listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

The decision to pursue the listing was approved during a board meeting held on January 23, according to a press release issued yesterday
3 February 2025

Six insurers fined Tk 37 lakh for breaching rules

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has declared fines amounting to Tk 37 lakh on six insurance companies for breaching rules..Through these penalties, the watchdog of Bangladesh’s insurance industry aims to encourage better regulatory compliance and transparency amon
3 February 2025