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

FICCI condemns attacks on foreign-invested smartphone retailers

Such unlawful activities created panic across the industry, the leading chamber said
15 January 2026

Zant Accessories to invest Tk 80 crore in National Special Economic Zone

The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles
14 January 2026

AkijBashir launches country’s first three-layer insulated wire

AkijBashir Group has officially entered Bangladesh’s electrical wire and cable industry with the launch of its new brand, AkijBashir Cables, introducing the country’s first three-layer insulated electrical wire..The announcement was made at a formal ceremony at the Bangladesh-China Friends
8 January 2026

Improved corporate culture can reduce insider trading: experts

Ahsan Habib, professor of financial accounting at Massey University in New Zealand, discussed insider trading profitability
8 January 2026

Robi withdraws from 700 MHz spectrum auction

BTRC will go ahead with the auction plan, as preparations have been ongoing since 2024
7 January 2026

Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days

However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026

Govt withdraws decision to cut rates of savings certificates

Reinstates current rates for the next six months
4 January 2026

Highest ever remittance came in 2025

Migrants sent home $32.8 billion in the just-concluded year
1 January 2026

Utilisation permission issuance made automated today

The NBR made Customs Bond Management System mandatory for all exporters
1 January 2026

Gold shines through 2025 amid price volatility

If there were a “metal of the year” award, gold would be a strong contender, maintaining an exceptional run even on the final trading day of 2025..Businesspeople said the retail gold market in Bangladesh has remained unstable over the past few months, driven by fluctuating global prices, s
31 December 2025

Comforters replacing blankets as urban winter favourite

When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket
31 December 2025

BGMEA seeks Chinese investment in man-made fibre

Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today sought cooperation from the Chinese investors for joint-venture investment in manmade fibre (MMF), chemical and renewable energy..The request was made during a meeting between the BGMEA officials an
11 December 2025

Regulator cancels TradeCap’s licence renewal application

BSEC spokesperson says the brokerage house’s ownership transfer was not done properly
10 December 2025

New bank coming for small entrepreneurs

The bank is expected to have an authorised capital of Tk 300 crore
9 December 2025

Shrimp sector struggles to keep pace with regional peers despite potential

Export earnings have dropped sharply, even as global demand remains robust
3 December 2025

Accelerate export diversification ahead of LDC graduation

Bangladesh must accelerate export diversification, enhance competitiveness, and adopt forward-looking trade policies to address challenges following its upcoming graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) to a developing nation, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.
1 December 2025

Govt unifies fertiliser distribution with new dealer policy

The move comes after farmers repeatedly complained about paying higher than government-set rates for fertilisers
29 November 2025

Inefficiency, wastage major crises for energy sector: experts

Factories are failing to utilise the available energy, with some losing a large chunk of their potential energy because of old machinery, lack of proper audits, and policies that exist largely on paper, experts have said...The inefficiency and wastage have become two of the major cri
29 November 2025

Recognise fisheries workers as labourers: experts

The interim government should officially recognise fisheries workers as labourers and provide them with social security, experts urged yesterday..They highlighted that livelihoods in the fisheries sector are fragile, workers lack legal protection and safety measures, and existing social se
25 November 2025

National Livestock Week begins tomorrow

Bangladesh will observe National Livestock Week 2025 for the first time, holding programmes across the country from tomorrow till December 2..Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter announced the schedule at a press conference at the ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka today..The w
24 November 2025