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

New government will continue ongoing banking reforms: governor

The finance minister tells the central bank chief
23 February 2026

Dhaka Chamber outlines four priority measures to restore business confidence

It demanded stricter law and order, transparency in public administration, support for non-wilful defaulters, and lower lending rates
23 February 2026

Jamaat MP Arman seeks to line up investors for Nagad

Arman, son of late Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali, confirmed the matter to The Daily Star
22 February 2026
22 February 2026

Robi posts record Tk 937 crore profit in 2025

The telecom operator gives credit to disciplined capital allocation for the rise in profit
19 February 2026

FICCI seeks reforms for policy clarity, ease of doing business

The chamber said it stands ready to work with the government
18 February 2026

MEP Group to invest Tk 200 crore in Mirsarai economic zone

It will produce electrical wires, switches and sockets, fans, LED lights, circuit breakers, and other related products.
18 February 2026

Sponsors, directors of Asiatic Laboratories barred from selling shares

The BSEC finds irregularities in use of IPO proceeds and inconsistencies in expansion plans
17 February 2026

AI, circular economy must align with national priorities: experts

They spoke at a seminar on circular economy organised by the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
17 February 2026

Remittance inflow jumps 45% ahead of polls

Migrants sent home $3.17 billion in January
1 February 2026

Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far

The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026

BTMA temporarily backtracks from mill closure move

The government assured them of resolving the problems through stakeholder consultations
29 January 2026

Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Dhaka

The ICT Division, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority and Bangladesh Computer Samity are jointly organising the four-day show
27 January 2026

Chinese firm to invest $16.34 million at Bepza Economic Zone

It will establish a factory to produce bra cups, bra wire, and luggage hardware.
27 January 2026

South Korean company to invest $80m in Bepza EZ

It will establish a large-scale bag, luggage, and high-end garments manufacturing facility
26 January 2026

Govt debt jumps 28% to Tk 7.45 lakh crore in FY25

The authorities borrowed more to cover budget deficits amid sluggish revenue collection
24 January 2026

BIDA launches outward remittance repatriation approval service

It enables digital processing for approvals related to royalty, technical know-how, technical assistance, and franchise fees
22 January 2026

IDRA announces winners of Insurance Excellence Award 2025

MetLife best in life insurance category, Pragati in non-life
19 January 2026

New mechanised irrigation promises to save water, labour

Not all crops require flood irrigation, and using it on wheat, corn, onions, garlic, sugarcane, and other winter crops causes water wastage and may even harm the crop itself. To address this, the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is testing a centre-pivot irrigation system to deliver water precisely to maintain optimal soil moisture.
18 January 2026

NBFIs’ bad loan ratio climbs to 37.11% in signs of growing stress

The rise reflects growing stress in the overall financial sector
18 January 2026