BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
17 September 2026
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Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
17 September 2026
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BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
17 September 2026
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Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
16 September 2026
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Tighten anti-money laundering rules for capital market: BFIU
15 September 2026
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Nearly 55% knitwear factories faced order cancellations or reductions: BKMEA
15 September 2026
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Moody's revises Bangladesh outlook to stable from negative
15 September 2026
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BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
14 September 2026
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REHAB president removed over loan default
14 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
13 September 2026
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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
SBAC Bank has no liquidity crisis, depositors are safe: chairman
The bank celebrates its 13th anniversary
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