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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New IPO rules may discourage investors
The new draft rules on initial public offerings (IPOs) are complex and discouraging for investors and entrepreneurs, according to stakeholders.
19 November 2025
Adopt sustainable energy to protect economy: experts
Bangladesh must urgently transition to a sustainable and investment-ready energy system to protect industrial growth and ensure economic stability, experts said at a policy dialogue today..The dialogue, titled “Enabling Bangladesh’s Growth and Prosperity: Developing a Sustainable Power
19 November 2025
Half of Bangladeshi firms expect global growth in next two years
Half of Bangladeshi firms are very confident that their international businesses will grow over the next two years, according to a new HSBC survey..The British multinational bank found that the local sentiment is stronger than the global average of 41 percent..“Bangladeshi businesses
19 November 2025
Robi faces complaints from GP, Banglalink over Airtel branding
The two operators are demanding a formal investigation
18 November 2025
Govt to import 6.5 lakh tonnes of rice, wheat
The government is all set to import 6.5 lakh tonnes of food grains to boost national food stocks and ensure a buffer against volatility in rice and wheat prices..The advisory committee on economic affairs approved the Food Ministry’s proposals today. .Under government-to-governme
18 November 2025
Platform launched to bolster supply chains ahead of LDC exit
The government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has launched a platform today aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s supply chains to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth as the country prepares to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category next year..Name
18 November 2025
Tangail BSCIC park blows past six deadlines, cost rises 2.5 times
Nearly a decade ago, the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) took up a project to build an industrial park in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail. The goal was noble—creating employment through industrialisation two years after implementation and eventually reducing poverty.
17 November 2025
Garment exports to US rise 5% in July-October
Garment exports to the USA, the country’s largest single export destination, increased by 5.14 percent to $2.59 billion during July-October, despite facing a 20 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the US under President Donald Trump’s administration..The USA accounted for 19.92 percent of
16 November 2025
Swiss firm to run Pangaon container terminal for 22 years
The government has finalised the process to appoint Switzerland-based logistics firm Medlog SA to manage and operate the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal in Keraniganj for 22 years...An agreement is expected to be signed this afternoon between the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and
16 November 2025
As winter nears, nurseries in Barishal pin hopes on flower seedling sales
To recover, they have expanded cultivation this year, using more land and producing a wider variety of seedlings
11 November 2025
Sammilito Islami Bank secures preliminary licence
Tk 20,000 crore set aside for the bank, merging five troubled lenders
9 November 2025
Bepza EZ in Chattogram welcomes $111 million in investments
Four companies have signed land lease agreements with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to invest a total of $111.26 million in the Bepza Economic Zone at Mirsharai in Chattogram..The firms are Tai Ma Shoes (BD) Co Ltd, Bangladesh Songshin Leather Co Ltd, Annray Hold
6 November 2025
FDI’s hidden crisis: Where is the new money?
At least $8 billion in FDI is needed annually to boost GDP growth by one percentage point
6 November 2025
BGMEA, Bangladesh-Canada trade body team up for trade, investment
The two will jointly work to build a stronger network
6 November 2025
Chinese drone maker plans $3.5 million factory at Bepza EZ
AeroSynth Limited, a company based in China, has announced plans to invest $3.5 million to set up a drone manufacturing factory in Bepza Economic Zone at Mirsharai, Chattogram...The company plans to annually produce around 150,000 drones, including ones meant to be children’s toys, f
5 November 2025
Former IFIC Bank MD fined Tk 5 crore for Aamar Bond scam
For the same scam, Salman F Rahman was fined Tk 100 crore and his son Tk 50 crore
4 November 2025
DSE cancels licences of two brokerages
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has moved to cancel the Trading Right Entitlement Certificates (TREC) of Mahid Securities and Al Haramain Securities Ltd for violating securities rules.
3 November 2025
Enamul Haque Khan, new president of Bajus
He was elected unopposed for the 2025-2027 term
3 November 2025
Credit growth slowdown: a chance to regain momentum
Credit growth reflects business confidence and investment appetite
3 November 2025
Credit growth slowdown: a chance to regain momentum
Credit growth reflects business confidence and investment appetite
3 November 2025