HC bars trade, town association groups from Ctg chamber’s polls
23 October 2025, 15:00 PM
Business
Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank
23 October 2025, 13:27 PM
Business
ILO ratification demands labour reforms in Bangladesh
23 October 2025, 12:59 PM
Business
Summit Power’s profit plunges 88% in FY25
23 October 2025, 10:18 AM
Business
Culture of impunity behind repeated industrial disasters: BILS
23 October 2025, 08:05 AM
Business
Govt moves to boost House Building Corporation’s lending capacity
22 October 2025, 18:42 PM
Business
Interbank dollar price crosses Tk 122 after 2.5 months
22 October 2025, 18:36 PM
Business
Auction full ‘golden spectrum’, lower prices
22 October 2025, 18:35 PM
Business
Foreign banks top profits, trail in social spending
22 October 2025, 18:24 PM
Business
Telcos, ISPs asked to boost fire safety measures
22 October 2025, 15:40 PM
Business
March PMI points to slower economic growth
The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) faces the herculean task of collecting nearly Tk 2 lakh crore in the final three months of the current fiscal year to meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its $4.7 billion loan programme.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Form taskforce to fight tariff fallout
The International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) has suggested forming a taskforce to tackle the challenges arising from the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US and undertaking diplomatic negotiations with the US authorities.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh has significant investment potential: experts
Bangladesh has significant potential for investment but poor infrastructure, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles in the country remain concerns, according to businesspeople at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Exports rise but Trump tariffs create uncertainty
After two months of sluggish growth, Bangladesh’s exports surged in March, driven by strong growth in the readymade garment (RMG) sector.
7 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
Rice prices may fall from May, rise again in Aug: USDA
Rice prices in Bangladesh are expected to fall from May for two to three months due to increased market supply but may climb again in August, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Raise tax collection, cut budget size
The visiting mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is prioritising four conditions for releasing two instalments of an ongoing $4.7 billion loan programme, according to Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Remittances ride formal channels to hit record $3.29b in March
Bangladesh received a record $3.29 billion in remittances in March -- the highest monthly figure to date -- marking a 65 percent year-on-year surge.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Bracing for a tariff storm
There are mornings when the news feels like a personal blow.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Aramit Cement trims losses in Q2
Aramit Cement reduced its losses in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, although it still remained in the red.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Saif Powertec in talks with UCB to resolve Tk 518cr loan issue
Saif Powertec said yesterday that it is in discussions with United Commercial Bank (UCB) to resolve a loan-related issue, following a recent notice by the bank regarding the planned auction of Saif’s assets.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Rubber producers hit by price slump, security strains
Bangladesh’s natural rubber industry, once a bright spot in the economy, is losing its lustre as slumping demand and volatile law and order in the greater Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) send prices tumbling.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Starlink gets nod to launch in Bangladesh
Starlink, a US-based satellite internet provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has received formal approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) to begin operations in Bangladesh — a move hailed as a step forward in bridging the digital divide.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
New tariffs may hurt Bangladesh, and US too
US President Donald Trump has done what he had long wanted to do – try to increase America’s revenue in every possible way.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Is this really a reciprocal tariff remedy?
The president of the United States of America issued an executive order on April 2 this year to impose reciprocal tariffs.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Investment summit begins tomorrow
The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 is set to begin at the InterContinental Dhaka tomorrow, taking place at a critical juncture when foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have plunged to a six-year low, raising concerns about the country’s investment climate.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Steelmakers struggle against growing headwinds
Local steel industry is enduring a turbulent phase, grappling with subdued demand due to sluggish government spending and wavering private sector confidence, driven largely by political uncertainty.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
IMF mission to start reviewing reform progress today
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will today start reviewing the progress of reforms tied to two instalments of a $4.7 billion loan programme against the backdrop of the fourth instalment being deferred.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Rising costs erode business competitiveness
Bangladesh, long regarded as a cost-competitive destination and once hailed as the next Asian tiger, is now grappling with mounting pressure as the cost of doing business is rising sharply across key sectors.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM