Telecom equipment thefts rise in and around Dhaka
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Fuel price hike starts hitting logistics sector
21 September 2026
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Amir Humayun Mahmud to lead Chattogram Port Users Forum
21 September 2026
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Govt forms five working groups to implement National Logistics Policy
21 September 2026
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Import rules eased for specialised fabrics used in niche apparel
21 September 2026
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Fuel price hike to deepen inflation, raise costs across economy: BCI president
21 September 2026
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Fertiliser dealers demand higher commission, halt to new recruitment
21 September 2026
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Smuggled tea puts legal traders under pressure: industry experts
20 September 2026
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India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
20 September 2026
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Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
20 September 2026
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ADP spending in Jul-Feb lowest in 12 years
Implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) has reached its lowest point in at least 12 years, with about Tk 67,550 crore being spent in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (FY), according to available statistics..This means just 24.27 percent of the total outlay
18 March 2025
Chinese firm Safety Garments to invest $12.25m in Mongla EPZ
Safety Garments Bangladesh Co Ltd, a Chinese company, is set to invest $12.25 million in the Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ) to establish a high-end garments manufacturing industry.
17 March 2025
Banglalink appoints new CEO
He will succeed Erik Aas, who is stepping down after nine years at the helm
17 March 2025
Abdul Muktadir new president of pharma industry association
The election took place during BAPI's 54th annual general meeting on March 15, according to a press release.
17 March 2025
Cotton ginners to get bonded warehouse facility: foreign adviser
Plan also in place to consider cotton as an agricultural product
17 March 2025
Azam J Chowdhury to raise his stake in Green Delta
He will buy 5.93 lakh shares from a sponsor of the same company
17 March 2025
Sri Lanka seeks JV investments in Bangladesh
Sri Lanka has expressed its willingness to invest in joint ventures in Bangladesh, particularly in synthetic fabric manufacturing, which holds significant potential for investors from both nations, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody said yesterday.
16 March 2025
Banking reforms on the move
The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.
16 March 2025
Chinese solar giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh
The decision follows a visit by several top Chinese solar panel manufacturers in December to explore investment opportunities after Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus invited Chinese firms to relocate their manufacturing plants
16 March 2025
In expansion mode, Singer opens new plant in Narayanganj
The expansion is expected to enhance production efficiency and meet the growing demand for home appliances in Bangladesh.
16 March 2025
Consumer uncertainty weighs on electronics sales
The electronics and home appliance sector in Bangladesh is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent years due to inflation, currency devaluation and declining consumer spending on non-essential items.
15 March 2025
Private ICDs revise charges for Patenga terminal bound containers
Owners of private inland container depots (ICDs) have revised tariffs for three types of services related to handling containers to and from Patenga Container Terminal, a privately operated terminal of Chattogram port.
15 March 2025
Banks' deposit growth dropped in 2024 amid confidence crisis
Banks in Bangladesh saw slower deposit growth last year mainly due to high inflation, the people’s confidence crisis regarding some banks and a crackdown on money laundering, according to officials of the country’s central bank.
15 March 2025
BB gives two Islamic banks Tk 2,500cr more in emergency support
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday extended an additional Tk 2,500 crore in emergency liquidity support to Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank without any security to help them address financial crises.
13 March 2025
Many banks likely unable to pay dividend as BB tighten rules
A majority of banks in the country will likely be unable to pay dividends after the Bangladesh Bank tightened the relevant rules through a notice today
13 March 2025
NBR halves source tax on imported fresh fruits
The tax will now be 5% from the earlier 10%
13 March 2025
BREB cancels power purchase agreement with Doreen Power
Doreen’s share price falls
13 March 2025
Factories must clear workers’ salaries, Eid allowance before 20th Ramadan: labour ministry
No worker will be terminated before the Eid festival, according to a tripartite meeting held Wednesday
13 March 2025
Dhaka stocks begin another day with rise
The DSEX rose 0.27% to 5,230 points as of 11:28am
13 March 2025
Strengthening Idra crucial for reforming insurance sector
In order to reform the insurance sector, it is important to strengthen the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra), according to Idra Chairman M Aslam Alam.
13 March 2025