IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
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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

Credit growth slowdown: a chance to regain momentum

Credit growth reflects business confidence and investment appetite
3 November 2025

BTRC to seek clarification on Starlink's bandwidth export bid

The internet regulator has decided to seek further clarification on Starlink Services Bangladesh Ltd’s bid to export unfiltered bandwidth from Bangladesh through local internet service providers before taking a decision on granting permission to the company..When bandwidth is filtered, it
2 November 2025
1 November 2025

Govt launches major reforms to boost SMEs

The government has scrapped the rule that required entrepreneurs to keep 10 percent of export proceeds in banks
1 November 2025

ACI suffers losses for third year

ACI Limited, one of the leading listed conglomerates in Bangladesh, has suffered a loss for a third consecutive fiscal year, saying it was mainly due to a rise in borrowing costs..In the fiscal year 2024-25, the loss amounted to Tk 65 crore. It incurred a loss of Tk 139 crore in the previous f
29 October 2025

Marico Bangladesh’s sales growth highest in 15 years

Marico Bangladesh Ltd (MBL), a leading consumer goods company, reported over 20 percent year-on-year growth in sales in the first half of its financial year, marking its highest growth in at least 15 years...According to its half-yearly financial statements released today, the li
28 October 2025

Govt tightens rules on foreign borrowing to boost project efficiency

The move aims to boost project efficiency while minimising delays and cost overruns
28 October 2025

Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank

The company will soon apply to introduce “Munafa Digital Bank”
23 October 2025

Square makes Tk 2,400 crore profit for first time

The company declares 120% cash dividend
22 October 2025

Govt to import 1 lakh tonnes of rice to replenish stock

The government has initiated the import of 100,000 tonnes of rice to top up the country’s food reserves, half of which will be sourced from neighbouring Myanmar under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement..The decision was approved at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government
22 October 2025

South Korea urges Bangladesh to ease visa, customs and tariff barriers

South Korea wants Bangladesh to have swift and timely visa issuance and renewal procedures, seamless customs clearance, and a reduction of high tariffs on raw materials and intermediate goods as part of improving the business environment..In order to fully realise Bangladesh’s potential as
19 October 2025

Gold price makes another record

From tomorrow, each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 217,381
19 October 2025

Microfinance institutions may get a digital bank

The MRA official added that he would personally advocate for the proposal
18 October 2025

Bangladesh's business climate improves slightly

MCCI, PEB jointly prepare Bangladesh Business Climate Index
16 October 2025

Far East Knitting’s profit rises 4% to Tk 37.4 crore in FY25

However, the company announced a lower dividend for the period
15 October 2025

Five more garment factories receive LEED green certification

Bangladesh now has 114 platinum-rated, 135 gold-rated, 15 silver-rated, and four certified factories
15 October 2025

Dhaka stocks sink for second day

The DSEX declined 80.75 points to close at 5,116.51
15 October 2025

FDI sees a modest uptick, but fresh investment still lags behind

$303 million foreign investment came in during the period
12 October 2025

Dhaka stocks slide on weak investor confidence

The DSEX lost 132.07 points to close at 5,283.72
11 October 2025

Why are directors of listed companies transferring shares as 'gift'?

Directors are now transferring shares more often as the NBR recently waived tax on such transfers
7 October 2025