Smuggled tea puts legal traders under pressure: industry experts
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India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
20 September 2026
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Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
20 September 2026
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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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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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Payra thermal power plant resumes full production
The Payra 1,320MW Thermal Power Plant in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali has resumed full production following a roughly two-month halt for maintenance works on its second unit and test runs of a neighbouring facility..Upon completing maintenance works, which began on November 9 last year,
8 January 2025
Stakeholders outraged by proposed tax hike on mobile phone use
If implemented, total tax burden on mobile phone users will be around 56.3%
8 January 2025
RMG exports grew moderately in 2024 despite headwinds
In spite of turbulent times prevailing both at home and abroad, garment exports from Bangladesh grew in 2024 by 7.23 percent year-on-year to $38.48 billion, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)..This is due to an increasing demand for clothing with the fall of inflation in major
6 January 2025
High prices, freight costs take a toll on vegetable exports
The exports of fresh vegetables decreased 57.93 percent year-on-year in the first six months of the current fiscal year, official figures showed..Vegetables fetched $70.36 million in the July-December period of fiscal year 2023-24, and in the same period of fiscal year 2024-25 it was $29.6
6 January 2025
Renata ships first batch of psychiatric disorder medicines to US
The tablet, Risperidone, is locally marketed as Sperid
6 January 2025
Stocks rebound riding on large-cap shares
The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose 0.65% today
6 January 2025
Dhaka stocks fall for second day
Technical glitch delays day’s stock trading at the DSE by 1.5 hours
5 January 2025
Engine oil sales double in 5 years
Annual sales of engine oil in Bangladesh more than doubled to Tk 8,000 crore in 2024 from Tk 3,616 crore five years ago, driven by higher prices, increased mobility, industrial growth and overall economic activities..And the sector is expected to clock more growth in the coming years, indu
4 January 2025
First Security’s MD sent on leave for loan irregularities
An internal audit found Syed Waseque Md Ali’s involvement in loan irregularities with S Alam’s companies
4 January 2025
NBR’s national single window launched for simpler trade procedures
Seven out of 19 customs agencies have been integrated
2 January 2025
Prime Leaf Processing Company to Invest $8.84 Million in Bepza EZ
The factory will create 100 jobs and produce 36,000 tonnes of tobacco products annually
2 January 2025
LC margin lowered for motorcars import
The LC margin can be set up based on the banker-customer relationship
2 January 2025
Stocks begin 2025 with modest gains
The stock market in Bangladesh began the new year on a positive note, with major indices showing an uptick on the first trading day of 2025..The DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose by 0.03 percent to close at 5,218 points, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains
1 January 2025
Taskforce led by Bida formed for semiconductor sector
Bida executive chairman will head the 13-member taskforce
1 January 2025
EPL (Export Link) Accessories will invest $8 million in Bepza EZ
The company will produce foam, carton, ploy, gum tape
1 January 2025
Experts divided over importance of SMP for telecom competition
Experts are divided over the implementation of significant market player (SMP) guidelines in the telecommunications sector..Some argue that broad implementation is essential for fair competition and investment, while others believe expanding network coverage and creating value for customer
1 January 2025
2024: A year of economic turmoil and transformation for Bangladesh
The year 2024 stands out as one of the most eventful and challenging periods in Bangladesh’s economic history. The nation grappled with an unprecedented banking crisis, soaring inflation, and several persistent macroeconomic challenges. These included low foreign exchange reserves, high youth un
31 December 2024
BFIU seeks bank account details of 12 journalists
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has requested information on the bank accounts of 12 journalists within three working days.
30 December 2024
Robi gets acting CEO, as Rajeev Sethi moves to a new role within Axiata
Riyaaz Rasheed, current CFO, will be the acting CEO with effect from February 1 of 2025
30 December 2024
Water transport strike disrupted supply chain
Inland water transport is still one of the major modes of cargo transportation in Bangladesh, a country crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers..Take the instance of transportation of cargo imported through the country’s premier seaport of Chattogram..Over 60 percent of the 10 crore tonne
29 December 2024