Onion growers breathe easier as prices rebound

Spoilage, rainfall and dwindling stocks push wholesale prices sharply higher
27 July 2026

PM commits full support to revive tea industry

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged full government support to help revive Bangladesh’s tea industry by boosting production and addressing its long-standing challenges.
27 July 2026

Walton signs deal to expand footprint in Libya

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of Bangladesh’s leading electrical and electronics manufacturers, has signed a global distributorship agreement with Libya-based ASR Al Techniyah to expand its presence in North Africa.
27 July 2026

Deadline extended for appointing female director in listed firms

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has extended the deadline for listed companies to appoint female independent directors to their boards until December 31, 2026.
27 July 2026

Banks can now spend more on business centres

Bangladesh Bank introduces comprehensive guidelines
26 July 2026
26 July 2026

BSTI fines seven firms Tk 15 lakh for certification, lab testing violations

Three mobile courts conducted the drives today in Narayanganj's Rupganj and Dhaka's Bosila and Hazaribagh areas
26 July 2026

Walton signs deal to expand footprint in Libya

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of Bangladesh’s leading electrical and electronics manufacturers, has signed a global distributorship agreement with Libya-based ASR Al Techniyah to expand its presence in North Africa.
26 July 2026

How AI is reshaping primary healthcare in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, even for common illnesses such as fever, headaches or high blood pressure, many people bypass nearby primary healthcare facilities and head directly to large hospitals
26 July 2026

HC issues rule over 'excessive' MFS charges, seeks law for consumer protection

The court also asked the government to show cause why it should not be directed to formulate a separate law governing mobile financial services
26 July 2026

Stronger chemical industry needed to cut import dependence

Bangladesh’s major export sectors rely heavily on chemicals, but the country still imports most of its chemical needs despite having a domestic market estimated at $6 to $8 billion that is growing by 10 to 15 percent annually.
26 July 2026

Benapole revenue target lowered amid trade slump

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a 6 percent lower revenue collection target for Benapole Customs House for the current fiscal year due to a fall in trade with India through Bangladesh’s largest land port.
26 July 2026

Nat’l semiconductor symposium kicks off

The two-day National Semiconductor Symposium & BEAR Summit 2026 began in Dhaka yesterday, bringing together government officials, global semiconductor experts, academics and industry leaders to discuss Bangladesh’s ambitions of developing a semiconductor industry.
26 July 2026

Akij enters commercial helicopter market

Akij Group has entered Bangladesh’s commercial helicopter market through its subsidiary Akij Aviation Limited, launching charter operations with three helicopters.
26 July 2026

Structural ailments holding back businesses

Says PPRC Chairman Hossain Zillur Rahman
26 July 2026

Govt taskforce prescribes reforms for ailing tea sector

Exports down 79% since 2002 while production costs rise 78.31% over past decade
26 July 2026

Classified loan accounts double as retail defaults surge

The number of accounts with classified loans of up to Tk 1 crore rose to 45.43 lakh at the end of March this year
26 July 2026

Sluggish RMG exports unlikely to rebound in coming months

The country’s sluggish garment exports are unlikely to recover in the coming months as the war in the Gulf drives up energy costs, feeds inflation in key Western markets and leaves retailers with more unsold stock, according to exporters and major international buyers.
26 July 2026

Classified loan accounts double to nearly 46 lakh as retail defaults surge

The number of classified loan accounts in the banking sector more than doubled in a year, reaching a staggering 45.83 lakh in March 2026, and the most dramatic surge was seen in retail loan accounts
25 July 2026

NBR cuts Benapole revenue target 6% amid trade slump

This year’s target -- Tk 10,588 crore -- still seems high considering the previous year’s collection of only Tk 6,559 crore against a target of Tk 11,290 crore
25 July 2026