IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
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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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BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
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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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Bangladesh Bank appoints administrator to Aviva Finance

Hasan Tarek Khan, a director at the Financial Institutions and Markets Department, has been temporarily assigned as the administrator
26 April 2026

Budget 2026-27: Double burden of minimum tax and tax deduction at source

The main objective of the minimum tax is to ensure that no taxpayer is left out of the tax net
26 April 2026

5 key developments of economy last week

The week was also marked by a revenue collection shortfall heading into the fiscal year-end
26 April 2026

Paint industry seeks relief as supplementary duty adds to mounting pressures

The challenges facing the paint industry are closely tied to the broader economic environment
26 April 2026

Acute load-shedding taking toll on garment sector: BKMEA

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president
25 April 2026
25 April 2026

Govt plans telecom overhaul over worst internet performance

Bangladesh’s mobile and broadband internet services rank among the worst in the world despite a large subscriber base, and a connectivity-led reform plan is being prepared to address the challenge, Rehan Asad, the prime minister’s adviser on telecom and ICT, said today.
25 April 2026

Higher tax rates may fuel money laundering risks: MCCI

Instead of raising rates, the trade body recommended broadening the tax base to bring more individuals and businesses
25 April 2026

Businesses seek flexibility on IPO funds for loan repayment

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.
23 April 2026

Age limit for BSEC and IDRA top officials may be lifted

According to the IDRA Act, a person cannot be appointed as chairman if they are 67 years old or above
23 April 2026

Muhammed Badrul Haque, new administrator of Baira

His four‑month tenure begins on April 28
23 April 2026

Grameenphone’s Q1 profit rises despite drop in revenue

The mobile phone operator made Tk 662 crore in the first quarter of 2026
23 April 2026

Rancon, Mitsubishi form JV to make vehicles in Bangladesh

Rancon Auto Industries Ltd (RAIL) has entered a strategic partnership with Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation to manufacture vehicles in Bangladesh for sale in domestic and regional markets.
22 April 2026

Former AmCham president Cookson no more

Forrest E Cookson, a former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham), has passed away.
22 April 2026

CSE urged deeper collaboration with India for commodity derivatives market

Assistant high commissioner of India visited the port city bourse
21 April 2026

Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy

Australian high commissioner discusses bilateral trade with the minister
21 April 2026

Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs

The recent diesel price hike has made service providers increase charges for harvesting the largest rice crop, Boro, as well as for irrigating farmlands, and threshing maize -- leaving farmers struggling to cope.
20 April 2026

Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Sabekunnahar Mitu, a young woman from Faridpur, had vague notions, but no concrete plans of becoming an entrepreneur. An unlikely event made her curious about eco-friendly handicrafts, and she now not only makes a good profit from her venture but also employs around 400 people in her locality.
20 April 2026

MGH Group to build first-ever private container terminal at Chattogram port

A Bangladeshi multinational company, MGH Group, is going to construct the country’s first privately built container terminal at Chattogram port on the bank of the Karnaphuli River in Patenga.
20 April 2026

ICDs announce increase in container handling charges by 8.5%

They raised the charges because of the diesel price hike, says Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association (BICDA)
20 April 2026