India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
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Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
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BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector
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IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
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BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
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Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
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BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
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BGMEA unveils BATEXPO 2026 logo, plans Hong Kong roadshow and Japan desk
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NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%
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Akij Insaf launches ‘The Grandeur’ and ‘Playfinity’ in Dhaka

Akij Insaf Group has launched The Grandeur and Playfinity, two lifestyle destinations aimed at offering premium dining and entertainment experiences in Dhaka.
21 July 2026

BSTI orders recall of eight products from four companies

The national standards body said the products were found to contain excessive preservatives, harmful microorganisms or other deviations from prescribed quality standards
20 July 2026

Bangladesh’s GDP growth halves to 2.2% in Jan-Mar as industry contracts

The economy grew by 4.53 percent in the third quarter of FY25, and the latest GDP growth figure is the lowest since the fourth quarter of FY25
20 July 2026

DCCI urges NBR to spare compliant businesses from tax harassment

Achieving both the revenue collection target and maintaining a business-friendly environment simultaneously is possible, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said
20 July 2026

Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?

The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system
19 July 2026

Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms

Labour minister made the call in a meeting in Dhaka with the ILO director-general
19 July 2026

Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges

The commerce ministry today organised a validation workshop on the programme
19 July 2026

Clients fuming as banks propose extra fees for 14 services

Customers question higher withdrawal charges as businesses fear rising costs
18 July 2026

Halal export potential trapped in regulatory maze: businesses

Exporters discuss 'halal for export diversification' at event organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
18 July 2026

BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman

BSEC chairman announced the plan at a shadow parliament organised by Debate for Democracy on regulatory oversight of the capital market
18 July 2026

Ctg port protection committee holds hunger strike against leasing key terminals

The programme was held in front of Chattogram Press Club from 11am to 4pm
18 July 2026

Chinese firm to invest $30m in Bepza zone

The factory will be built on a 36,000-square-metre site
18 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs

The central bank has allowed financially sound non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to accept deposits above the Tk 50 lakh limit set by law for individual depositors.
16 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced rules for banks to facilitate import trade into free trade zones (FTZs), aiming to support trade flows by allowing manufacturers to import raw materials and other items and store them for up to 60 months
16 July 2026

Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring

Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors
16 July 2026

IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh's economy will grow by 3.5 percent in the current fiscal year (2026-27) amid continued fiscal and financial sector pressures
16 July 2026

67 firms given go-ahead to export 8,800 tonnes of aromatic rice

The highest per-head export limit is 500 tonnes
15 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank restores founding sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank

The Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the board of directors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC with representatives of the bank's founding sponsors, marking the return of its original owners to the board
15 July 2026

Deltaport Footwear to invest $21.60m in Bepza economic zone

The company expects annual export earnings of about $37.5 million, targeting markets in Italy, Europe, the UK, the US and Colombia
15 July 2026

WB bars Beximco Computers for 10 months over collusive bidding

The notice said the alleged conduct amounts to a collusive practice under the WB's sanctions framework
15 July 2026