Govt working to launch direct Dhaka-New York flights next year: Aviation minister
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Aviation
BRAC Bank only Bangladeshi bank on Forbes' Top Performing Banks list
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Banks
Biman’s fleet: Deals on 21 Boeing, Airbus planes likely within weeks
16 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Bread, biscuit price hike put on hold for now
16 September 2026
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Economy
RMG shipments to US jumped 25% in August
16 September 2026
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RMG
Chaldal employees protest at Dhaka headquarters over unpaid salaries
16 September 2026
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Retail
Energy crisis hits orders at 55% of knitwear factories
16 September 2026
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Business
SPOTLIGHT / Salman F Rahman plans to quit four Beximco boards
16 September 2026
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Economy
Red Sea tensions fuel insurance costs
16 September 2026
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Economy
BPC seeks new crude sources amid Bab el-Mandeb risks
16 September 2026
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Economy
Built on Legacy, Driving the Future: GAC Accelerates Bangladesh's Transition to Premium Electric Mobility
Built on decades of automotive experience, global partnerships and continuous innovation, GAC is bringing its legacy of mobility to Bangladesh. This comes at a time when the country's automotive market is rapidly embracing electrification. GAC is accelerating this transition by boldly expanding its portfolio in Bangladesh.
14 September 2026
Gas, power supply to industries to improve from tomorrow: FBCCI
The statement came after a meeting between the prime minister and the leaders of 21 trade bodies
14 September 2026
Dozens injured as sacked Islami Bank employees, consumer forum clash
At around 7:30am, the sacked employees gathered outside the bank for the second consecutive day to demand reinstatement
14 September 2026
BB launches ‘Udyog’ to boost youth entrepreneurship
In a major push to foster self-employment and drive grassroots economic growth, Bangladesh Bank yesterday issued a comprehensive guideline titled “Udyog: Upazila-Driven Youth Opportunity for Growth”.
14 September 2026
Taxes, fuel costs, single runway driving up airline fares
High government taxes, expensive fuel, steep ground-handling charges and congestion caused by Dhaka airport’s single runway are pushing up airlines’ operating costs, expenses that ultimately land on passengers’ ticket prices, an airline managing director said on Saturday.
14 September 2026
Make financial inclusion Bangladesh’s next mission
While Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in expanding access to financial services, ensuring that individuals and businesses can fully participate in and benefit from the formal financial system will define the next chapter of the country’s development journey.
14 September 2026
KPI introduced for bank CEOs
Bangladesh Bank has introduced a uniform Key Performance Indicator (KPI) framework for managing directors and chief executive officers of scheduled banks, linking their performance assessment to asset quality, capital strength, profitability, governance and financial inclusion.
14 September 2026
Wheat imports likely to fall 11% in 2026-27
High global prices, large stocks to curb demand, says USDA
14 September 2026
Import payments get more flexibility under new rules
Bangladesh Bank yesterday instructed banks to follow new rules allowing businesses to import goods through open-account arrangements, giving importers greater flexibility to pay for shipments without opening letters of credit (LCs).
14 September 2026
Used EVs: affordable option or battery waste risk?
Bangladesh’s ban on used and reconditioned electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked debate over whether the country has the infrastructure and regulatory framework needed to manage the batteries that power them.
14 September 2026
GPH Ispat to raise Tk 968cr through rights shares
GPH Ispat has decided to raise Tk 967.77 crore from the stock market to repay a portion of its outstanding bank loans.
14 September 2026
Red Sea tensions drive up import costs
A crude oil tanker of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), MT Ninemia, arrived at Chattogram port from Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
14 September 2026
Govt reinstates decision on import of 10 to 30 count yarn under bond
Earlier, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), on September 7, withdrew the zero-duty import facility for 10 to 30 count yarn, aiming to protect the local textile sector
13 September 2026
Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
For current CEOs, the first assessment period will run from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
13 September 2026
Used Electric Vehicles: Affordable option or battery waste risk?
The concern becomes more serious when those batteries reach the end of their useful lives. Bangladesh currently lacks adequate infrastructure and a comprehensive policy framework for the collection, recycling and disposal of used EV batteries
13 September 2026
Marketing is about to change more than it has in 20 years
The distinction sounds academic, but it isn't.
13 September 2026
GPH Ispat to raise Tk 967.77 crore through rights shares
This will result in the issuance of 96.77 crore rights shares, subject to approval from shareholders
13 September 2026
Taxes, fuel costs, single runway driving up airline fares: US-Bangla MD
Bangladeshi airlines also have to pay ticket-sale commissions that some major foreign carriers do not
13 September 2026
US investors committed to another $5b investment in Bangladesh: commerce minister
These figures demonstrate not only the scale of US commercial engagement, but also the confidence US businesses place in the national economy, Muktadir said
13 September 2026
High-tech parks fail to deliver on promise
Stakeholders say the facilities need a shift in focus from large buildings to skilled workers and industry-driven training
13 September 2026