Favourable weather, higher acreage boost Aman outlook
Farmers and agriculturists said repeated floods and unfavourable weather affected Aman season paddy last year
20 October 2025, 18:54 PM
World Food Day / Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices
The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Analysis / Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?
Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022
4 October 2025, 14:51 PM
As bond yields fall, will lending rate decline?
Bangladesh Bank has been maintaining a contractionary monetary policy stance for nearly two years to bring down inflation
2 October 2025, 14:40 PM
Treasury yields sink, raising hopes for rate cuts
The yield on 10-year bond dropped below 10%
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Shrinking cropped area raises food security concerns
Bangladesh’s net cropped area, the total land sown with crops during a particular agricultural year, has been declining over the past few years, raising concerns among agricultural officials and experts about food security for the growing population.
13 September 2025, 19:02 PM
Govt restricts raw jute export, sparking debate
New export conditions on raw jute to support domestic market
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Uncertainty continues to weigh on private credit growth
Sluggish investment demand stalls private credit growth in Bangladesh
8 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Tax-return filing to go online this year
The National Board of Revenue is working to give taxpayers the convenience to file and submit tax returns online from this year.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Employees rush to obtain e-TINs
The rush to obtain taxpayer identification numbers intensified after the National Board of Revenue mandated that
4 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Crisis turns into opportunity
Restriction on cattle influx from India has become a boon for Bangladesh as many youths are setting up farms to boost meat and milk production, ushering in hopes for reducing deficits through faster development of the dairy and beef sector.
2 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Tax fair in Nov: NBR
The National Board of Revenue will organise this year's tax fair in November instead of this month, said Md Abdur Razzaque, a member of tax administration at the NBR.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Rising consumption fuels cooking oil imports
Bangladesh is importing more edible oil now than ever before to meet the rising consumption, industry officials said
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Solar energy dims as grid power expands
Solar home system providers find their market squeezed due to the rapid expansion of electricity connections in off-grid areas,
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Poultry industry moves to next step of development
The poultry industry is in a new phase of development, with an increasing number of poultry giants going for
16 August 2016, 18:00 PM
18,000 businesses may lose trade licence
The government drive to force commercial establishments out of residential areas in Dhaka has not only created fears of job loss but also raised questions as to how those establishments operated with government clearance when rules clearly say they cannot.
11 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Sugar consumption on the rise
Sugar consumption continues to rise in Bangladesh, driven by increased intake of beverages, biscuits, sweets and confectionary items, said industry operators.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Home buying, much cheaper now
Even as recently as 4-5 years ago, it was inconceivable to many low- and middle-income households in Dhaka city to aspire to own property of their own, and get out of the expensive rental trap.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Beximco to start drug exports to US in Aug
Beximco Pharmaceuticals is set to make its debut in the US, one of the highly regulated drug markets in the world --
30 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Car sales go up on higher demand
Sales of reconditioned cars rose in fiscal 2015-16 amid increasing demand from the middle-class, sellers said.
30 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Paddy prices rebound
The prices of paddy have risen on the back of the government's purchase and duty spike to support farmers, who incurred losses for low prices in the face of higher production and imports last year, said some millers and farmers.
27 July 2016, 18:00 PM
NBR to discuss new VAT law with businesses
The National Board of Revenue plans to sit with businesses to resolve disputes related to the new VAT and Supplementary Duty law to
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Govt gets poor response for registration of indigenous products
The government has got a lukewarm response from producers and state agencies for the registration of unique or
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Retail struck by terror
Large shopping centres and markets are counting falling sales as many customers shelve their shopping plans amid
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Real estate shows signs of recovery
The housing market is witnessing a gradual rebound in sales, thanks to property price corrections, falling interest on home loans and
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Jute goods exporters get tax benefits
The government has given tax benefits to jute goods exporters to support the industry that has been facing sluggish demand abroad.
12 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Food products show great export promise
Locally manufactured spices, biscuits, juices and drinks are fast gaining ground abroad thanks to a sizeable population of non-resident Bangladeshis.
11 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Urban migration surges
Migration to urban areas from rural regions and other towns surged in 2015 for the third consecutive year amid people's quest for
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM