BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
Star Business Report
17 September 2026 Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
Star Business Report
17 September 2026 Business
BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
Star Business Report
17 September 2026 Business
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
Star Business Report
16 September 2026 Business
Tighten anti-money laundering rules for capital market: BFIU
Star Business Report
15 September 2026 Business
Moody's revises Bangladesh outlook to stable from negative
Star Business Report
15 September 2026 Business
BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
Star Business Report
14 September 2026 Business
REHAB president removed over loan default
Star Business Report
14 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
Star Business Report
13 September 2026 Business

iFarmer secures $1.5m foreign funding to strengthen agri value chain

The funding comes from Swiss market access platform Symbiotics
15 April 2026

Automotive trade show begins on April 23

The event will bring together multiple segments of the automotive industry under one roof
15 April 2026

Restoring trust in Bangladesh’s capital market: how blockchain and AI can end IPO fraud

The capital market in Bangladesh faces persistent problems with trust
15 April 2026

Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford

Bangladesh's Starlink service is currently among the most responsive in the Asia-Pacific, but high package prices make it unaffordable for ordinary households, according to a new report by Ookla, a global internet performance-tracking firm.
13 April 2026

Transaction-based reference rate introduced in money market

From now on, interest rates will no longer be determined solely based on banks’ quoted rates
13 April 2026

Tax return deadline extended for companies until May 15

This is the second extension of the deadline
13 April 2026

Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem

The war in the Middle East could weigh on Bangladesh’s economy, disrupting output in key sectors, particularly the readymade garment (RMG) industry, according to a study by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem)
9 April 2026

Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23

The expenditure hit Tk 1.07 lakh crore, down from Tk 1.15 lakh crore in the previous year
9 April 2026

Interim govt failed to deliver reforms due to lack of planning: CPD

The last interim government was legitimate, but it was not elected and lacked both economic philosophy and planning
9 April 2026

Pre-shipment credit refinance scheme extended until 2030: BB

The aim is to ensure continued financing support for export-oriented industries amid persistent global economic uncertainty
9 April 2026

Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone

The company will produce a wide range of items, including steel, aluminium and iron frames, fibreglass poles, tents and sleeping bags
6 April 2026

BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law

The association made the call in a press conference
5 April 2026

PM forms private sector business council

The Private Sector Advisory Council has nine members
4 April 2026

What is Bangla QR?

Bangla QR is Bangladesh’s interoperable national quick response (QR) payment standard introduced by Bangladesh Bank.
2 April 2026

Nagad posts highest ever MFS transaction in Q1

The company transacted Tk 111,355 crore in 2026’s first three months, posting a 21% year-on-year growth
2 April 2026
1 April 2026

Securing Bangladesh’s energy future

In recent weeks, energy has been one of the most discussed topics—whether in the news, seminars, articles, or the global stock market—not just for Bangladesh but for the rest of the world. Securing energy resources is key, as it determines how the economy will prosper in the years ahead.
1 April 2026

Remittance inflow hits all-time high

Migrants sent home $3.75 billion in March this year
1 April 2026

Revisiting tax policies for private sector employees in FY27 budget

Bangladesh’s tax system has traditionally been based on the principle of progressive taxation—an equitable framework where higher-income individuals contribute proportionately more, enabling the state to finance public welfare.
1 April 2026

Bank Asia to buy Bank Alfalah’s Bangladesh operations at Tk 580 crore

The shareholders of Bank Alfalah gave go-ahead to the acquisition on March 26
29 March 2026