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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BGMEA unveils BATEXPO 2026 logo, plans Hong Kong roadshow and Japan desk
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NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%
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Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
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16 September 2026 Business
Gas supply to industrial units improved since Sep 15 evening: BTMA
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Salman F Rahman plans to quit four Beximco boards
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15 September 2026 Business

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

Berger affiliate to invest $13.7 million in National Special Economic Zone

The company will set up its manufacturing facility on 6.34 acres of land and is expected to create around 600 jobs
13 July 2026

Reforms under IMF programme to be phased in: finance minister

Reform programmes will be implemented gradually under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) new loan programme, keeping in tandem with political realities, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today
13 July 2026

Hygienic meat production can unlock exports: Agri minister

Bangladesh has the potential to become an exporter of premium-quality meat within the next five years, says Mohammed Aminur Rashid
12 July 2026

Traders seek customs reforms to cut clearance delays

Business leaders have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to simplify customs procedures, alleging that repeated inspections, laboratory testing and lengthy verification processes are delaying cargo clearance by up to a week or more, driving up business costs and eroding the competitiveness of local industries
12 July 2026

Creative economy needs unified strategy: experts

The government should craft a single, comprehensive strategy covering every sector of the creative economy, from film and theatre to crafts and publishing, according to industry insiders.
11 July 2026

Flood-hit farmers to get aid after assessment

The government is preparing a list of farmers affected by the recent floods to provide them with targeted rehabilitation support, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today.
11 July 2026

Karooni Fashions shuts Ratanpur unit indefinitely

Karooni Fashions Limited has shut one of its garment units in Kaliakair, Gazipur, indefinitely, affecting around 8,000 workers, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006
11 July 2026

Bangladesh risks missing post-LDC EU trade gains: RAPID chairman

Bangladesh could see its trade with the European Union (EU) expand significantly over the next three to four years, but the country may not be fully prepared to capitalise on the opportunity, warned MA Razzaque, chairman of the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)
11 July 2026

IMF's new loan programme may begin in January next year

A fact-finding mission led by the IMF's mission chief for Bangladesh's loan programme will begin tomorrow
11 July 2026

Coastal Carnival opens at Sheraton Dhaka

Sheraton Dhaka, in collaboration with Mutual Trust Bank PLC, launched Coastal Carnival, a seafood festival at Garden Kitchen in Banani featuring seafood dishes from around the world.
9 July 2026

Saudi Arabia rolls out ‘Package Visa’ to ease tourist travel

Saudi Arabia has launched Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the country by integrating tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings.
9 July 2026

Bangladesh may face additional tariff burden from USTR in latest review: ADB

Today, the ADB published the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2025
9 July 2026

BSEC collected only Tk 33 lakh in fines against Tk 1,500 crore imposed: chairman

Initiatives have been taken to allow cases to be filed directly with the Capital Market Tribunal
9 July 2026

Banglalink teams up with Winrock to support trafficking survivors

Country’s leading digital operator Banglalink has partnered with US-based nonprofit organisation Winrock International to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for survivors of human trafficking through the Banglalink Power app.
8 July 2026

Berger Paints, Tropical Homes partner to provide solutions for landmark projects

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tropical Homes Limited, a Dhaka-based real estate company, to provide coating and construction materials solutions for some of the country’s tallest buildings.
8 July 2026

Building Brand Bangladesh: Capturing more value from global markets

For decades, manufacturing-led exports have been a central driver of Bangladesh’s economic success. The garment sector transformed the economy, created millions of jobs and established the country as one of the world’s leading apparel exporters.
8 July 2026

Bangladesh FDI rose 45% in 2025: UNCTAD

FDI inflows into Bangladesh rose to $1.78 billion in 2025 from $1.23 billion a year earlier
7 July 2026

New processing plant to strengthen Bangladesh’s mango exports

Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, a key step towards securing greater access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.
6 July 2026

Anisur Rahman, new deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank

He will replace Deputy Governor Zakir Hossain Chowdhury as the government has cancelled Zakir's remaining tenure
6 July 2026