Farmers yet to feel impact of bigger budget: experts
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Govt plans two free trade zones near major ports
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Bangla QR scales to 9.63 lakh merchants
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16 June 2026, 20:50 PM Business
Mir Nadia Nivin, new chairman of IDRA
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16 June 2026, 20:10 PM Business
New commerce secretary, Ataur Rahman Khan, takes charge
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16 June 2026, 18:35 PM Business
New budget faces revenue execution risks, says Fitch
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16 June 2026, 17:40 PM Business
Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow
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15 June 2026, 21:08 PM Business

Farmers yet to feel impact of bigger budget: experts

Public investment and policy support for the agriculture sector have increased over the years, but the benefits of budgetary allocations have yet to adequately reach smallholder and marginal farmers, experts said today
6 MIN(s) ago

Tax hikes to raise production costs by Tk 12,000 a tonne: steel makers

Steel manufacturers today urged the government to withdraw proposed hikes in value-added tax (VAT) and duties in the national budget for 2026-27, warning that the measures could increase costs by up to Tk 12,000 per tonne as most mills operate below half their capacity
2 hour(s) ago

Govt plans two free trade zones near major ports

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave policy approval to the initiative today at a meeting chaired by the finance minister at the Secretariat
5 hour(s) ago

BEZIA calls for tax holiday reinstatement, zero duty on capital machinery

The demands came at BEZIA's executive committee meeting on June 16
8 hour(s) ago

Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026

Although a Bangladeshi team is not taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, products “made in Bangladesh” have still made their way to football’s biggest stage.
16 June 2026, 21:40 PM

Bangla QR scales to 9.63 lakh merchants

TakaPay expands to 17 banks while credit cards remain concentrated in cities, BB report shows
16 June 2026, 20:50 PM

Mir Nadia Nivin, new chairman of IDRA

Nivin, who received her higher education from Harvard University in the United States, will be IDRA's first female chairperson
16 June 2026, 20:10 PM

New commerce secretary, Ataur Rahman Khan, takes charge

The public administration ministry, in a circular on May 25, said the government had appointed Ataur Rahman Khan
16 June 2026, 18:35 PM

New budget faces revenue execution risks, says Fitch

Revenue collection would be the main test of the budget’s credibility
16 June 2026, 17:40 PM

Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow

Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application
15 June 2026, 21:08 PM

Govt forms high-level committee to ease industrial licensing

The seven-member inter-ministerial committee will recommend measures to streamline approval procedures and remove regulatory bottlenecks
15 June 2026, 20:45 PM

Islami Bank stock trading halted

Shares of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC soared 32 percent over the past three consecutive trading days
15 June 2026, 19:03 PM

Govt to assess impact of family card allowances: finance minister

the minister said after chairing the fourth meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Family Card Distribution at the secretariat in the capital
15 June 2026, 17:36 PM

Bangladesh's tax collection falls behind economic expansion

Finance Division says structural weaknesses holds back revenue growth
14 June 2026, 20:00 PM

Asset recovery key to bank recapitalisation success: BAB

The association, which represents bank sponsors, demanded decisive enforcement against wilful defaulters and transparent treatment of shareholdings acquired through irregular means
14 June 2026, 19:38 PM

Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham

Kamal brings 35 years of leadership experience across financial services, fast-moving consumer goods, remittances, and digital payments
14 June 2026, 19:12 PM

Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year

From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.
13 June 2026, 22:14 PM

Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA

Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
13 June 2026, 21:41 PM

What are the govt’s key deregulation measures?

The government has announced a wide-ranging deregulation programme aimed at cutting red tape, lowering compliance costs and improving Bangladesh’s business climate as the country prepares for graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status.
13 June 2026, 21:39 PM

Govt sets aside Tk 200 crore for blue economy research, development

Tk 100 crore has been earmarked for a "Blue Economy Research Fund", while the remaining Tk 100 crore will be allocated for the development of the blue economy
13 June 2026, 21:14 PM