Farmers count losses as Aman prices fall
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
EU wants Bangladesh to import more to reduce trade gap
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
Climate-driven heat eats up 20% of farm labour income
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
Restoring depositors’ trust is top priority
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
11 agri heroes honoured with Agrow Awards
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
Economy now in better shape
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
Are we giving up thinking to AI?
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
OECD says world economy ‘resilient’
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
China issues new rare earth export licences
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
Decline in India’s Russian oil imports may be temporary
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Business
EPA with Japan expected next month
Bangladesh expects to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan by the end of next month, as negotiations between the two countries have already been completed, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Daily Star yesterday.
22 November 2025, 19:04 PM
All agree on efficient ports, but debate over deal timing, details
Govt says renowned global operators will modernise port system, reduce corruption and eventually increase Bangladesh’s competitiveness
22 November 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR sets fees for first Bangladesh-Bhutan transit trial
The government has fixed a set of administrative fees and charges for customs formalities related to the first trial run of transit and transshipment of goods between Bangladesh and Bhutan via the Chattogram-Burimari route, according to a notification by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued yesterday.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
ADP spending inches up in Jul-Oct
The ministries and divisions of the government spent 8.33 percent of their total allocation in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to a slight increase in expenditure during this period.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Revenue goal hiked by Tk 24,000cr on strong Q1 performance
Going against the usual practice and history, the interim government has raised the revenue collection target for the current fiscal year (FY) by 5 percent, or Tk 24,000 crore.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC inspection exposes gap between 4G promise and reality
A recent inspection by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has exposed deficiencies in mobile network services, highlighting a gap between operators’ claims of nationwide 4G coverage and the reality on the ground.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
New logistics policy positions Bangladesh as a 2050 trade hub
The interim government has unveiled the National Logistics Policy 2025, aiming to position Bangladesh as a leading regional trade and logistics hub by 2050.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR logs 16% tax growth in Jul-Oct
Revenue collection rose nearly 16 percent year-on-year in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to a turbulent base period last year and a more settled political and business climate now.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Leadership vacuum at FBCCI weakens its policy role
The country’s apex trade body, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), is struggling to assist the government in policy-making and serve the business community due to a leadership crisis caused by the absence of elections, according to business leaders.
18 November 2025, 18:00 PM
BB panel flags inflation risks
Bangladesh faces immediate inflation risks due to the loss of Aman paddy in some areas from adverse weather, increased spending by candidates ahead of the national election, and the upcoming month of Ramadan.
18 November 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR may extend tax return submission deadline
The National Board of Revenue is likely to extend the deadline for submitting income tax returns by one month to December 31 amid a slower-than-expected mandatory online filing.
18 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Samsung plans $310b investment to power AI expansion
South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence, aiming to meet growing demand driven by a global boom.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Why punish genuine businesses for bonded warehouse misuses by a few
Top woven and knitwear exporters have told the revenue board that a handful of unscrupulous traders are exploiting the bonded warehouse facility and walking away unchallenged, while genuine firms are left to face the consequences.
16 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh outpaces China in RMG export growth to EU
Bangladesh offered a much more competitive unit price than the East Asian superpower.
15 November 2025, 18:51 PM
Gold prices to fall today
Gold will be sold at Tk 208,272 per bhori, down by Tk 5,446 or 2.54 percent from Tk 213,719 per bhori
15 November 2025, 16:12 PM
Economy back on track: Yunus
The country’s economy has returned to a positive trajectory across all key indicators, including exports, foreign investment, and forex reserves, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said yesterday.
13 November 2025, 18:03 PM
IMF to engage next govt before finalising loan review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will engage with the next government before finalising the upcoming loan review for Bangladesh, said Chris Papageorgiou, IMF mission chief to Bangladesh.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Bank merger: Investors pay the price; regulators, auditors escape blame
Says president of DSE Brokers’ Association of Bangladesh
8 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Work together to unlock supply chain opportunities
Government, the private sector and development partners must work together to unlock and expand supply chain opportunities in Bangladesh, experts said.
8 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt proposes scrapping Sadharan Bima’s exclusive reinsurance right
It can facilitate foreign funds to development projects
8 November 2025, 18:00 PM