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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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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Election of packaging makers’ association BPAMEA postponed
The commerce ministry has postponed the election of the Bangladesh Packaging & Accessories Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BPAMEA) after a panel leader filed a complaint with the arbitration cell of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
28 July 2026
BSEC seeks DSE explanation on Monarch Holdings licence renewal
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has sought an explanation from the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over its handling of stockbroker and dealer Monarch Holdings Limited's licence renewal, saying the bourse failed to follow regulatory rules
28 July 2026
Chinese firm to build floating LNG terminal in Moheshkhali
The cabinet okays proposal to build the terminal under G2G arrangement
28 July 2026
Turkish Sanko wants to invest $300 million in economic zone in Mirsarai
Turkish company Sanko wants to invest $300 million in the economic zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram, to build an integrated textile production facility for both the domestic and international markets
28 July 2026
Govt eyes AI-powered analytics to safeguard essential commodity supply: minister
Ten years of data will be analysed to identify shortages in advance
28 July 2026
Gas shortage disrupts production in Gazipur industrial belt
The gas crisis in Gazipur's industrial belt has severely disrupted production, leaving many factories unable to run at full capacity
28 July 2026
Islamic, 4th-gen banks buckle under NPL, liquidity crises
The central bank's latest Banking Sector Update shows that the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of full-fledged Islamic banks surged to 58.4 percent in March 2026, up from 29.2 percent a year earlier
27 July 2026
Corporate-focused lending leaves SMEs short of credit: experts
They spoke at an event on access to finance in Bangladesh, organised by the Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB) and the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) at the chamber's Gulshan office in Dhaka today
27 July 2026
China industrial zone takes off in Chattogram
Bangladesh on Monday formally launched construction of the long-awaited China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram's Anwara.
27 July 2026
Banks can now spend more on business centres
Bangladesh Bank introduces comprehensive guidelines
26 July 2026
BSTI fines seven firms Tk 15 lakh for certification, lab testing violations
Three mobile courts conducted the drives today in Narayanganj's Rupganj and Dhaka's Bosila and Hazaribagh areas
26 July 2026
Khaas Food organises workshop on consumer rights protection
Khaas Food Limited has organised a daylong training workshop and discussion, titled “The Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009 and Best Practices in Consumer Service”, at its head office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka recently.
26 July 2026
Walton signs deal to expand footprint in Libya
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of Bangladesh’s leading electrical and electronics manufacturers, has signed a global distributorship agreement with Libya-based ASR Al Techniyah to expand its presence in North Africa.
26 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank extends deadline for banks to settle disciplinary cases
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for banks to settle disciplinary cases against their officials and employees, bringing the rule in line with the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015.
26 July 2026
BTRC fines four mobile operators Tk 8.68cr over illegal VoIP SIMs
The penalties were imposed on Robi Axiata, Banglalink, Teletalk and Grameenphone at Tk 10,000 per SIM
26 July 2026
Industries reel under gas crisis
Bangladesh’s industrial sector is taking a heavy hit from the worsening gas crisis, which is raising operating costs and threatening the country’s export competitiveness.
26 July 2026
Govt taskforce prescribes reforms for ailing tea sector
Bangladesh's tea industry is under mounting financial strain as estates grapple with years of losses, high borrowing costs, falling exports, rising production expenses and low productivity, prompting a government taskforce to recommend sweeping reforms.
25 July 2026
Akij enters commercial helicopter market
Akij Group has entered Bangladesh’s commercial helicopter market through its subsidiary Akij Aviation Limited, launching charter operations with three helicopters.
25 July 2026
Classified loan accounts double to nearly 46 lakh as retail defaults surge
The number of classified loan accounts in the banking sector more than doubled in a year, reaching a staggering 45.83 lakh in March 2026, and the most dramatic surge was seen in retail loan accounts
25 July 2026
NBR cuts Benapole revenue target 6% amid trade slump
This year’s target -- Tk 10,588 crore -- still seems high considering the previous year’s collection of only Tk 6,559 crore against a target of Tk 11,290 crore
25 July 2026