News Analysis / Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
20 September 2026
Why is the private sector not borrowing money?
20 September 2026
Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
19 September 2026
Over the last couple of years, businesses have raised concerns over high interest rates on loans and urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to cut its policy rates to reduce the cost of funds
19 September 2026
Govt’s bank borrowing exceeds FY26 target by over Tk 47,500cr
1 September 2026
The government’s net borrowing from the banking system stood at Tk 165,538 crore in fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, far exceeding its plan for the year amid falling foreign financing and lower-than-expected revenue collection, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data.
1 September 2026
Bangladesh more a target than user of anti-dumping: BFTI study
16 August 2026
Bangladesh has barely used its three trade remedy tools -- anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard measures -- against unfair imports even as it remains a frequent target of such measures abroad, a Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) study has found.
16 August 2026
Frequent power cuts put small businesses under pressure
13 August 2026
Amid the rolling blackouts, some businesses are spending more to produce the same amount of goods, while others are taking much longer to meet delivery deadlines
13 August 2026
Overseas jobs hit five-year low amid Gulf uncertainty
6 August 2026
The number of Bangladeshis leaving for overseas jobs fell to a five-year low in the recently concluded fiscal year 2025-26 as demand from the Middle East weakened amid uncertainty following the US-Israel war on Iran.
6 August 2026
Overseas jobs fall to five-year low amid Middle East uncertainty
5 August 2026
According to BMET, more than 9.69 lakh people left Bangladesh for overseas jobs during the last fiscal year, down 5 percent from a year earlier
5 August 2026
Climate / Salinity creeps deeper inland
28 July 2026
Govt data shows 1 lakh hectares, roughly the size of Munshiganj, turned saline in 15 years
28 July 2026
New law to boost tax receipts by 20pc: study
The implementation of the new VAT law will boost revenue collection from domestic sources by as much as 20 percent, according to a government-sponsored study.
27 July 2015
Aromatic rice exporters may get more time
The government is likely to extend the time for aromatic rice exports by one year, a senior official of the commerce ministry said
25 July 2015
Car sellers getting back on feet
Reconditioned car sellers are gradually recovering from the slump in the first quarter of the year thanks to the return of political
21 July 2015
Eid boosts punjabi sales
Four years ago, Saykat Hassan began wearing punjabi. Initially, it was just occasional. Now, the 24-year-old puts it on quite
4 July 2015
EU extends ban on betel leaves from Bangladesh
The European Union has extended a ban on import of betel leaves from Bangladesh by one year, officials said.
30 June 2015
Govt to upgrade criteria for wheat import
The Directorate General of Food seeks to upgrade standards for wheat purchases through international bidding to curb imports of low quality grains, an official of the state agency said.
28 June 2015
Rains to reduce vegetable yields
Vegetable farmers fear yield losses as continuous rains have affected their produce that is yet to be harvested.
27 June 2015
NBR takes new step to curb foreign firms' illegal fund transfer
Foreign companies are likely to be penalised for failing to submit statements of transactions above Tk 3 crore with their associated overseas entities.
16 June 2015
Biscuit makers to face fiercer competition
Local biscuit makers are set to face increased competition from imported ones after the government has decided to slash the
13 June 2015
Toy makers staring at happy days ahead
The domestic toy industry is expected to flourish in the days ahead thanks to the VAT exemption and customs duty reduction
11 June 2015
NBR tightens rules for hospitals that take duty benefit
Private hospitals that import medical machinery and equipment at zero duty will have to set aside 5 percent of their seats to provide free treatment to the poor from next month.
10 June 2015
Supermarket shoppers face bigger bills
Superstore shoppers are staring at higher bills as Finance Minister AMA Muhith proposed raising value-added tax for supermarkets in fiscal 2015-16.
8 June 2015
NBR to widen reach of withholding tax
The National Board of Revenue is set to expand its reach over half a dozen services sectors and impose up to 10 percent tax at source
7 June 2015
Two economic zones for India
Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with India to develop two economic zones to bring in more Indian investments and reduce the
6 June 2015
Inspiring tax-tweaking
The budget brings good news to listed and prospective listed financial institutions and companies, but not such great news for listed
4 June 2015
Auto, tyre makers to get tax privileges
The government is going to offer a tax break to the automobile, tyre and bicycle manufacturing industries, to promote growth and
4 June 2015
No surcharge for net wealth up to Tk 2.25cr
People owning up to Tk 2.25 crore are likely to get a waiver from surcharges on their wealth next fiscal year, as the government finally
1 June 2015
Shrimp farmers turn to local market to recover costs
Shrimp farmers are offloading their produce on the domestic market in a desperate attempt to recover production costs in the wake of slumping prices and weakening demand in developed economies.
1 June 2015
Tax break likely for auto assemblers, tyre makers
The government is likely to offer a tax break to the automobile, tyre and bicycle industries to promote growth and investment in the sectors, an official said yesterday.
31 May 2015
Wheat imports soar on lower global prices
Wheat imports in the 11 months to May have exceeded last year's total, boosted by increased demand for flour and wheat-based snacks as the grain is cheaper than rice, market operators said.
26 May 2015