BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector
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19 September 2026 Business
IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
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19 September 2026 Business
BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
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17 September 2026 Business
Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1
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17 September 2026 Business
BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
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17 September 2026 Business
BGMEA unveils BATEXPO 2026 logo, plans Hong Kong roadshow and Japan desk
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17 September 2026 Business
NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%
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17 September 2026 Business
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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16 September 2026 Business

Advisory council approves economic partnership agreement with Japan

Once signed, Bangladesh will enjoy duty benefits on the export of 7,379 products to Japan
22 January 2026

Textile millers warn closure if bond facility stays

Showkat Aziz Russell, president of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association, made the announcement today
22 January 2026

Govt earns Tk 2,370cr as Grameenphone bags 700 MHz spectrum

The 700 MHz band is valued for its ability to cover wide areas and penetrate buildings more effectively
21 January 2026

Shipbuilding industry defaulters to get special rescheduling facility

A down payment of 3% of the outstanding loan balance will qualify for the facility
20 January 2026

Gold prices break all records

Each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 2.38 lakh from tomorrow
19 January 2026

IDRA announces winners of Insurance Excellence Award 2025

MetLife best in life insurance category, Pragati in non-life
19 January 2026

Garment exporters oppose move to scrap duty benefit on yarn imports

The demand was made at a joint press conference today
19 January 2026

Govt to sell Nassa Group property to clear workers’ dues: adviser

This is subject to court orders, said Labour and Employment Adviser M Sakhawat Hussain
19 January 2026

New mechanised irrigation promises to save water, labour

Not all crops require flood irrigation, and using it on wheat, corn, onions, garlic, sugarcane, and other winter crops causes water wastage and may even harm the crop itself. To address this, the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is testing a centre-pivot irrigation system to deliver water precisely to maintain optimal soil moisture.
18 January 2026

Import-stage income tax credits to be auto-reflected in e-returns

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced an automated system that allows advance income tax (AIT) paid at the import stage to be directly credited to taxpayers’ electronic returns.
18 January 2026

NBFIs’ bad loan ratio climbs to 37.11% in signs of growing stress

The rise reflects growing stress in the overall financial sector
18 January 2026

ACI Motors launches Yamaha hybrid motorcycle

Initially, the model will be available in two colours, Cyan Metallic Grey and Racing Blue
17 January 2026

ACI to enter property, semiconductor businesses

The group has 17 subsidiaries and five joint ventures
16 January 2026

FICCI condemns attacks on foreign-invested smartphone retailers

Such unlawful activities created panic across the industry, the leading chamber said
15 January 2026

Zant Accessories to invest Tk 80 crore in National Special Economic Zone

The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles
14 January 2026

Mobile phone prices will fall after import duty cut: special assistant to CA

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb attends a discussion organised by the Voice for Reform and the Technology Industry Policy Advocacy Platform
14 January 2026

Govt launches first shared GPU cloud facility to boost AI, research

The infrastructure will be maintained by the National Data Centre team of the Bangladesh Computer Council
14 January 2026

Bangladesh sees first state-run freelancer ID management software

Some 29 engineers from the ICT department will be the resource pool for ID verification
13 January 2026

Mobile phone prices to drop upto Tk 5,500 as NBR cuts import duty

Prices of imported mobile phones may fall by Tk 5,500
13 January 2026

AkijBashir to set new benchmark for safety in cable industry

Its chief operating officer says on Eminence acquisition
13 January 2026