BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
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Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
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Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
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Tighten anti-money laundering rules for capital market: BFIU
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Moody's revises Bangladesh outlook to stable from negative
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BB eases foreign borrowing rules for BIDA-registered firms
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REHAB president removed over loan default
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Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs
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13 September 2026 Business

Chittagong Chamber urges stronger security at Ctg port

The leading chamber made the call through a letter to Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam
22 July 2026

A snake venom farm with big hopes but no market

Patuakhali entrepreneur believes local antivenom production could cut imports and create jobs
21 July 2026

BSTI orders recall of eight products from four companies

The national standards body said the products were found to contain excessive preservatives, harmful microorganisms or other deviations from prescribed quality standards
20 July 2026

Bangladesh’s GDP growth halves to 2.2% in Jan-Mar as industry contracts

The economy grew by 4.53 percent in the third quarter of FY25, and the latest GDP growth figure is the lowest since the fourth quarter of FY25
20 July 2026

DCCI urges NBR to spare compliant businesses from tax harassment

Achieving both the revenue collection target and maintaining a business-friendly environment simultaneously is possible, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said
20 July 2026

Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?

The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system
19 July 2026

Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms

Labour minister made the call in a meeting in Dhaka with the ILO director-general
19 July 2026

Bangladesh takes 5-year plan to get ready for post-LDC challenges

The commerce ministry today organised a validation workshop on the programme
19 July 2026

Halal export potential trapped in regulatory maze: businesses

Exporters discuss 'halal for export diversification' at event organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
18 July 2026

BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman

BSEC chairman announced the plan at a shadow parliament organised by Debate for Democracy on regulatory oversight of the capital market
18 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced rules for banks to facilitate import trade into free trade zones (FTZs), aiming to support trade flows by allowing manufacturers to import raw materials and other items and store them for up to 60 months
16 July 2026

Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring

Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors
16 July 2026

IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh's economy will grow by 3.5 percent in the current fiscal year (2026-27) amid continued fiscal and financial sector pressures
16 July 2026

Bangladesh Bank restores founding sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank

The Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the board of directors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC with representatives of the bank's founding sponsors, marking the return of its original owners to the board
15 July 2026

Govt working like private sector to cut red tape: finance minister

The minister inaugurates RSGT Bangladesh, the operator of the Patenga Container Terminal
14 July 2026

Defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics allowed to continue opening import LCs

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended a legal exemption allowing defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics Ltd to continue opening letters of credit (LCs) for importing raw materials, aiming to keep the company's production running and protect jobs
14 July 2026

Dhaka Chamber pushes for quicker trade deals ahead of LDC exit

Bangladesh should fast-track the signing of free trade agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with key trading partners to preserve its export competitiveness after graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said today
14 July 2026

Excellent Ceramics launches Italian-inspired premium brand Milano

Excellent Ceramics Group has launched Milano Ceramics, a premium brand inspired by Italian craftsmanship and design, for the Bangladesh market
13 July 2026

Dollar hits Tk 123 in inter-bank trade

The US dollar has climbed to Tk 123 in the inter-bank market as stronger demand for foreign currency coincides with slower inflows of remittances and export earnings
13 July 2026

Govt to establish modern meat processing centre in Rajshahi: state minister

The proposed meat processing centre will ensure pre-slaughter health checks of animals by registered veterinary doctors
13 July 2026