BPC looks for alternative crude markets as Bab el-Mandeb risks rise
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
15 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
Star Business Report
1 September 2026 Business
Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
Star Business Report
29 August 2026 Business
Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
Star Business Report
29 August 2026 Business
Import rules open up to spur trade
Star Business Report
25 August 2026 Business
Ctg customs house begins destroying 126 containers of expired goods
Star Business Report, Chattogram
25 August 2026 Business
Ctg customs to auction Tk 9,000 crore worth of abandoned goods
Staff Correspondent, Chattogram
24 August 2026 Business

Piled-up import containers congest Ctg port

Slow container delivery from the port created the problem
22 June 2024

Shipping industry urges Red Sea action as Houthis sink second vessel

Urgent action must be taken in the Red Sea to stop attacks on merchant shipping by Yemen's Houthis, leading industry groups said on Wednesday, after the sinking of a second ship.
19 June 2024

Private ICDs overwhelmed with export containers

Until June 15, some 15,553 TEUs of export containers were lying at the 21 ICDs, much higher from 8,000 on any regular day
15 June 2024

Trade via Akhaura land port to remain suspended for 4 days from June 16

Export, import through Akhaura will resume on June 20
12 June 2024

Raise policy rate to 10% to curb inflation: Ahsan H Mansur

Monetary policy stance should be tight, the economist said in an MCCI-PRI organised post-budget discussion
12 June 2024

Bangladesh economy to grow 5.7% in FY25: WB

The World Bank's prediction is much lower than govt projection of 6.75%
11 June 2024

ADB extends $250 million loan to strengthen social protection

The ‘Second Strengthening Social Resilience Program’ will help improve financial inclusion of disadvantaged people
10 June 2024

Budget ambitious, but achievable: Ficci

But extra duty and tax on telecom, carbonated beverages, water purifiers to hurt potential FDI, it said.
10 June 2024

New office hour for bankers after Eid

Office hour 10am to 6pm, transaction hour 10am to 4pm
9 June 2024

Nothing mentioned in budget to stop gold smuggling: Bajus

The baggage rule should be amended to stop gold smuggling, the association said in budget reaction
9 June 2024

RMG export to USA falls 14% in Jan-Apr

Shipment to the American market has been falling for high inflationary pressure
7 June 2024

Forex reserves decline by $51 million in a week

The reserves hit $18.67 billion on June 5, down from $18.72 billion on May 29
7 June 2024

Low gas pressure cuts textile production by 65%

Factories in industrial belts need 15 PSI (pounds per square inch) of gas pressure, but are getting a maximum of 3 PSI
5 June 2024

Bangladesh wants to start negotiations with China for FTA: Titu

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu sits with businesses of the two nations
2 June 2024

Saarc nations contribute below 1% of remittance to Bangladesh

Of the $21.61 billion remittance Bangladesh received in FY23, only $44.99 million came from Saarc countries
2 June 2024

RMG export prices fall by 16% in 8 months: BGMEA

Apparel’s demand decreases among end consumers hit hard by high inflation, it says
1 June 2024

FBCCI suggests creating direct shipping route with Sydney

At a seminar in Australia, the apex trade body also sought Australian investment in Bangladesh
29 May 2024

DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president
28 May 2024

US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024

‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop
27 May 2024