Value for taxpayers’ money: Why it matters
If you visit the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), you will find it difficult to make your way through the crowded corridors between the wards. Patients lie on narrow, makeshift beds along both sides, while doctors, hospital staff, visitors, and treatment seekers shuffle through the chaos.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh continues to perform poorly in budget transparency
Bangladesh has continued to showcase a weak performance in the open budget rankings among its South Asian peers, reflecting a lack of transparency and accountability in the formulation and implementation of fiscal measures.
10 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Banks see sluggish deposit growth as high inflation weighs on savers
Banks have registered sluggish growth in deposits throughout the current fiscal year as elevated inflation and an economic slowdown have squeezed the scope for many to save, even though the interest rate has risen.
7 May 2025, 18:00 PM
From subsistence to commercial farming
From the north-western bordering district Panchagarh to the southern coastal district Patuakhali, farmers grow multiple crops to sell at markets
3 May 2025, 05:43 AM
Customs flags hurdles at 3rd terminal of Dhaka airport
Customs House Dhaka said it has found more than a dozen issues related to infrastructure, security, and operational readiness of the new terminal
22 April 2025, 18:00 PM
FDI slipped to five-year low in 2024
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh plunged to a five-year low in 2024, according to provisional figures released by Bangladesh Bank, raising concerns over investor confidence amid growing economic headwinds and policy uncertainties.
21 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt to rationalise tariffs on around 350 items
In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
US loses cotton market share in Bangladesh
The United States is losing its market share in cotton exports to Bangladesh amid concerns about logistics and the lengthy shipment duration for American cotton, according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
8 April 2025, 18:00 PM
USTR flags persistent trade barriers in Bangladesh
High tariffs, investment hurdles and entrenched corruption continue to undermine American businesses operating in Bangladesh, according to the latest report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Footwear exporters see opportunity in US tariffs
As the United States moves to impose reciprocal tariffs, concerns are mounting among Bangladeshi exporters, particularly in the footwear and pharmaceutical sectors, over potential implications for the country’s trade prospects.
3 April 2025, 19:03 PM
NBR flags tax anomalies of former CSE president, his relatives
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has detected tax anomalies amounting to over Tk 58 crore involving five individuals and their companies, including a former president of the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).
27 March 2025, 18:46 PM
Soybean output, imports rise amid growing feed demand
Bangladesh’s soybean production and imports are increasing steadily as demand from the poultry, livestock, and aquaculture sectors continues to grow alongside rising domestic consumption, according to the latest report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Local soybean production, imports rise amid growing feed demand: USDA
Acreage and production are expected to continue increasing in MY26, with Bangladesh likely to produce 1.60 lakh tonnes of soybeans next year, according to the report released last week.
26 March 2025, 11:04 AM
Toiletries market brims with opportunities
Bangladesh’s toiletries market is growing and there is a significant potential for further expansion as incomes rise alongside increasing awareness and lifestyle changes.
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
With four months left, tax target remains elusive
The tax target for the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has become more daunting against the backdrop of slowing collection as the economy continues to grapple with worsening consumer purchasing power due to stubbornly high inflation and declining private and public investment.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh needs one lakh flats annually
Bangladesh requires around 100,000 new apartments every year. Despite having the capacity to meet this demand, realtors can only supply 8 percent of the required units, leaving a substantial gap.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Maize continues to win farmers’ hearts
Maize, a little-known crop three decades ago, continues its triumph over wheat, paddy and other crops due to its higher yield and profitability.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Corruption still unbridled for businesses
Although the interim government is focusing on reforms and new measures, corruption remains a major concern for businesses. Instead of waning, demands for undue payments by public officials have increased in some cases, said a top industrialist.
1 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Islamic bank deposits fall again on fragile confidence
Depositors continued to move their funds out of full-fledged Islamic banks in the October-December period last year, a sign that many savers have yet to regain confidence in the Shariah-compliant banks due to alleged irregularities.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Imports rebound on rising exports, remittances
This growth was largely supported by a 30 percent year-on-year surge in imports in December 2024.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM