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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BGMEA unveils BATEXPO 2026 logo, plans Hong Kong roadshow and Japan desk
17 September 2026
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NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%
17 September 2026
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Bangladesh's garment prices in EU less than half of Vietnam's
16 September 2026
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Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
16 September 2026
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Gas supply to industrial units improved since Sep 15 evening: BTMA
16 September 2026
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Salman F Rahman plans to quit four Beximco boards
15 September 2026
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Paid tax early? No incentives for you
15 September 2026
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Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister
The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today
10 June 2026
Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank amid unrest
Bangladesh Bank today reappointed an observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid ongoing unrest at the country's largest private bank, triggered by the banking regulator's appointment of a new chairman for the bank
10 June 2026
Veon proposes Teletalk partnership, seeks to acquire Nagad
Veon has recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
9 June 2026
Three in four employees expect employer support during hardships: study
MetLife Bangladesh surveyed 571 employees and 142 employers across industries
9 June 2026
Bangladesh Bank launches Tk 10,000 crore agri-livestock refinance scheme
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a Tk 10,000 crore revolving refinance scheme aimed at increasing agricultural production, strengthening food security and creating jobs in rural areas.
8 June 2026
BB launches Tk 1,000 crore refinance fund for green industries, factory buildings
Under the scheme, banks and financial institutions will be able to access refinance support at an interest rate of 2 percent and lend to eligible borrowers at a maximum rate of 5 percent
8 June 2026
Steps taken to amend money loan court act: governor
The leaders of the Editors’ Council meet the central bank chief
8 June 2026
Bangladesh economy might have expanded faster in May than April
The Purchasing Managers’ Index reading increased by 8.2 points from the previous month to 62.8 in May
8 June 2026
10-member panel formed to modernise Bangladesh’s tea sector
Mamun Rashid, chairman of National Tea Company Limited, will head the panel
8 June 2026
RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May
Bangladesh considers all markets non-traditional except the USA, the European Union (EU), Canada and the UK.
6 June 2026
Technology, innovation crucial for agro-industrial growth: information minister
The minister handed over the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award 2025
6 June 2026
Cox’s bazar: Illegal shops return to Sugandha beach
Hundreds of illegal temporary shops have reappeared on Cox’s Bazar’s Sugandha beach during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, undermining a major eviction drive carried out just three months ago.
5 June 2026
After initial rejection, Bangladesh Bank reconsiders MGI's $80m IFC loan
The Bangladesh Bank is now reconsidering an application by Meghna Group of Industries to obtain an $80 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the purchase of four ships, after initially turning it down.
4 June 2026
BSEC to review quarterly reporting, tighten market oversight
The newly appointed chairman of the commission says in his first press conference
4 June 2026
Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow
The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.
4 June 2026
SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise
In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
3 June 2026
Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country's fuel requirements
3 June 2026
Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF
IMF mission chief for Bangladesh says in a statement
3 June 2026
Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers
The auction covers 44 lots comprising goods from 102 containers, including chemicals, machinery and spare parts, paper, freezers, generators, limestone, fabrics, transformers, quartz powder and household items
2 June 2026
UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment
The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive position regarding Bangladesh’s request to extend its preparatory period for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category until November 24 in 2029, according to a statement from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) issued today
2 June 2026