BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector
19 September 2026
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IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
19 September 2026
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Business
BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
17 September 2026
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Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
17 September 2026
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Business
BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
17 September 2026
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Business
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
16 September 2026
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Business
Tighten anti-money laundering rules for capital market: BFIU
15 September 2026
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Business
Nearly 55% knitwear factories faced order cancellations or reductions: BKMEA
15 September 2026
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Business
Moody's revises Bangladesh outlook to stable from negative
15 September 2026
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Business
BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
14 September 2026
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Banks' deposit growth dropped in 2024 amid confidence crisis
Banks in Bangladesh saw slower deposit growth last year mainly due to high inflation, the people’s confidence crisis regarding some banks and a crackdown on money laundering, according to officials of the country’s central bank.
15 March 2025
BB gives two Islamic banks Tk 2,500cr more in emergency support
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday extended an additional Tk 2,500 crore in emergency liquidity support to Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank without any security to help them address financial crises.
13 March 2025
Many banks likely unable to pay dividend as BB tighten rules
A majority of banks in the country will likely be unable to pay dividends after the Bangladesh Bank tightened the relevant rules through a notice today
13 March 2025
NBR halves source tax on imported fresh fruits
The tax will now be 5% from the earlier 10%
13 March 2025
BREB cancels power purchase agreement with Doreen Power
Doreen’s share price falls
13 March 2025
Factories must clear workers’ salaries, Eid allowance before 20th Ramadan: labour ministry
No worker will be terminated before the Eid festival, according to a tripartite meeting held Wednesday
13 March 2025
Dhaka stocks begin another day with rise
The DSEX rose 0.27% to 5,230 points as of 11:28am
13 March 2025
Strengthening Idra crucial for reforming insurance sector
In order to reform the insurance sector, it is important to strengthen the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra), according to Idra Chairman M Aslam Alam.
13 March 2025
Fifth sukuk oversubscribed by three times as govt raises Tk 3,000cr
The government yesterday received a huge response from investors centring its initiative to raise Tk 3,000 crore through sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, to fund the construction of bridges to connect rural roads.
12 March 2025
LafargeHolcim’s sales, profits dropped last year
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh saw a drop in sales and profits in 2024 amid the political changeover and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
12 March 2025
BB reconstitutes board of three private banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reconstituted the board of directors of three private commercial banks.
12 March 2025
Rice shipments arrive from Vietnam, India
Two shipments of rice from Vietnam and India recently arrived at Chattogram port as part of the government’s initiative to bolster food stocks and stabilise domestic prices.
12 March 2025
Stocks rise for third day
The benchmark index of the DSE rose by 0.32 percent to 5,216 points
12 March 2025
Square Pharma vice chairman eyes shares worth Tk 33 crore
Her declaration came within months of similar announcements made by three other sponsors
12 March 2025
Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder
Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.
12 March 2025
Mongla port to get Tk 4,000cr equipment from China
The government is set to purchase various equipment for Mongla port, Bangladesh's second-largest seaport, from China under a government-to-government arrangement for Tk 4,046 crore.
11 March 2025
Russia seeks continuity of Gazprom’s work in Bangladesh
Russia has sought the cooperation of Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus to ensure the continued operations of the state-owned Russian company Gazprom International in gas exploration.
11 March 2025
Sri Lankan investors show interest in Bangladesh’s stock market: BSEC
Sri Lankan investors have expressed their intention to invest in Bangladesh, as well as collaborate in the operational sectors of the country’s stock market.
11 March 2025
Sustainable business needs favourable investment climate: Debapriya
The Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh organises consultation on national SDG report
11 March 2025
NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers
The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025