India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
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Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
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BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector
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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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BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
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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

Goals set to bring good companies to market: DSE chairman

The DSE is trying to ensure tax benefits for investors and stop insider trading, he says at CMJF Talk
18 January 2025

Plot allocation in Patuakhali EPZ will begin in early 2026

Secretary to the Chief Adviser’s Office says after visiting the EPZ
18 January 2025

Inflation biggest concern for Bangladesh in 2025: WEF

The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases Global Risks Report 2025
16 January 2025

DCCI wants lower interest rates for private-sector credit growth

The leading chamber also demanded a loan classification deadline extension by 3 to 6 months
16 January 2025

Food processors protest tax hike

They also urge govt not to raise gas prices
16 January 2025

BSC to sell two fire-damaged ships as scrap at Tk 50cr

The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has decided to dispose of its two fire-damaged oil tankers, “Banglar Shourabh” and “Banglar Jyoti”, for Tk 50.56 crore, including value-added tax (VAT) and taxes..The amount was offered by Chattogram-based shipbreaker Master & Brothers, the highest
15 January 2025

US remains top country in credit card spending by Bangladeshis

The USA has been the top country in terms of international spending by Bangladeshi cardholders for the fifth consecutive month until November..The North American country replaced India in July last year when Bangladesh faced deadly student protests over public job quotas, which subsequentl
15 January 2025

Int'l yarn and fabric show begins in Dhaka

The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 (Winter Edition) began at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital’s Purbachal yesterday..Anwar Hossain, vice-chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau and administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exp
15 January 2025

Hasina, family members included in list for money laundering probe: BFIU

11 separate teams will be formed to investigate people, companies of 11 groups
15 January 2025

CPD teams up with Denmark for economic reform, green transition

Time has come to work on institutional strengthening, good governance, and make the systems transparent and accountable for Bangladesh, said Christian Brix Møller, the Danish ambassador to Bangladesh..He made the remarks at a signing ceremony with the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Dh
14 January 2025

India to promote its textiles as political crisis hits Bangladesh’s exports, say sources

India aims to boost its textile and garments industry in next month's budget with financial support, tariff cuts on key inputs and incentives to produce locally, two government sources said..An ongoing political crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh, opens new tab has prompted global retailers
14 January 2025

ADP spending fell 19% in Jul-Dec

Tk 50,002 crore was spent in the period
14 January 2025

Bangladesh-Pakistan trade yet to reach expected level

DCCI president says at meeting with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
14 January 2025

Tripartite panel formed to solve industrial sector problems

Labour adviser made president of the 60-member panel
14 January 2025

US top remittance source in Nov, Dhaka top recipient

The biggest source of all the remittance received by Bangladesh last November was the US, according to the latest report of Bangladesh Bank (BB)..Moreover, Dhaka secured the lion’s share of the foreign currencies..Bangladeshi migrants sent home $2,199.99 million in November. Of it, $
13 January 2025

Foreign fruits turn costlier for duty hike

Recent supplementary duty (SD) hikes on the import of fruits have dealt a fresh blow to people who were already cutting back on these delicacies since the imposition of regulatory duties in mid-2022..On January 9, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) increased the supplementary duty on the
13 January 2025

FICCI expresses concern over hikes in tax, SD

Increased costs of doing business could weaken operational capacity, the chamber said
13 January 2025

Manufacturers express concern on planned phasing out of single use plastic

They recommended promoting plastic recycling initiatives
12 January 2025
12 January 2025

Restaurant owners threaten strike over VAT hike on food bills

They would keep restaurants closed for a day as a token protest if their demand is not met
9 January 2025