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
Govt food grain stock hits historic high
Bangladesh’s food grain stock has reached an all-time high of 21.54 lakh tonnes, as strong Boro procurement and lower distribution in July helped shore up reserves.
7 August 2025, 18:04 PM
Inflation inches up in July, driven by food prices
Inflation edged up in July on declining in the preceding three months, driven primarily by rising food prices, according to government data, renewing concerns over mounting pressure on consumers amid persistent supply side challenges.
7 August 2025, 18:01 PM
Surge in shrimp export yet to breathe life into sector
Despite recent data indicating a rise in the value of shrimp exports, industry insiders say the sector has yet to experience a meaningful revival, as shipment volumes have not shown significant growth.
7 August 2025, 18:00 PM
GP facing predatory pricing scrutiny over Robi’s complaint
The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) is investigating a complaint by Robi Axiata PLC against Grameenphone (GP), accusing the country’s largest mobile operator of abusing its dominant market position through predatory pricing and excessive subsidies.
7 August 2025, 18:00 PM
An economic check-in after one year of interim govt
One year into its tenure, the interim government has a record of stark contradictions. While it successfully pulled the economy back from the brink of collapse, it has profoundly failed to restore the confidence of investors, leaving the economic future in a state of vulnerable uncertainty.
7 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Will the next govt deliver real reform?
A half-built flyover cuts across the sky in Dhaka, its concrete pillars reaching upward with an unfinished span. It was meant to connect, to ease traffic, move people, and signal progress.
2 August 2025, 19:36 PM
In Bangladesh, Visa sees huge digital opportunity
As Bangladesh moves towards a digital economy, it is prioritising cashless transactions.
2 August 2025, 19:36 PM
LG eyes green growth with RANCON partnership
LG Electronics is set to expand its presence in the country’s energy-efficient air solutions market through a strategic partnership with RANCON Group, company officials announced yesterday.
2 August 2025, 19:35 PM
External balance swings to surplus after 3 years
The country’s balance of payments returned to a surplus in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, ending a three-year spell of deficits.
2 August 2025, 19:24 PM
EU defends Trump trade deal in face of backlash
The European Union on Monday defended its trade deal with President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a “capitulation”.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Strengthening the central bank
With nudges from the International Monetary Fund and backing from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Bangladesh has embarked on a long-overdue three-year reform plan for its ailing banking sector.
26 July 2025, 19:39 PM
BSCL to resell Starlink internet services
The Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL), the state-run satellite operator, has struck a deal to resell the satellite internet services of Starlink, the satellite internet arm of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
26 July 2025, 19:37 PM
Govt move to hike port charges sparks concern
This will likely have a detrimental effect on the country's exports, alongside prices of imported products
26 July 2025, 19:35 PM
S&P sees stable outlook for Bangladesh
S&P Global has kept its long-term credit ratings on Bangladesh’s economy unchanged at B+ as the country works to rebuild external liquidity amid ongoing political uncertainty.
25 July 2025, 18:09 PM
bKash introduces one-tap mobile recharge feature
Customers can now recharge their registered mobile numbers with a single tap on the bKash app, without requiring a PIN or biometric verification, for amounts of up to Tk 1,000.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Modernising ports for trade competitiveness
Bangladesh has entered a new chapter under a fresh political horizon, opening new opportunities for development. With a focus on governance reforms, economic liberalisation, and citizen-centric policies, the country aims to achieve stability and sustainable growth.
22 July 2025, 20:09 PM
Precision farming can raise yields by 25%
Bangladesh can boost crop yields by at least 25 percent through the adoption of modern technology in a cultivation method known as “precision agriculture”, according to a Dutch environmental and soil scientist.
22 July 2025, 20:08 PM
Mobile subscribers rise by 10 lakh in May
The number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh grew by 10 lakh in May, driven primarily by net additions from the country’s two largest operators, Grameenphone and Robi Axiata.
22 July 2025, 20:08 PM
Handset production falls 30% in June
Local handset production dropped by over 30 percent in June compared to the previous month, with feature phones taking the biggest hit, according to official figures.
22 July 2025, 20:06 PM
Customs launches special auction to clear backlog at Ctg port
Bangladesh will auction around Tk 100 crore worth of abandoned imports on August 8, in the first such sale held under a special order aimed at easing the severe congestion at the country’s ports.
22 July 2025, 20:06 PM