Banks and capital markets across Bangladesh will remain closed for four consecutive days from Wednesday (Sept 30) in observance of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the country’s Hindu community. According to banking and stock exchange authorities, October 1 has been

A legal notice has been sent to Aarong urging the company to stop charging customers for paper shopping bags. The notice was sent on Monday (September 29) by Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Nishat Farzana. Farzana, a regular Aarong customer, said she has shopped at the store for many

Chittagong Port is set to enter a new era of full digitalisation by February next year, Chairman of the port authority Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman announced on Saturday. Speaking at an event marking World Maritime Day, organised by the Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’

Saudia Airlines, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, today inaugurated its new state-of-the-art City Ticketing Office in Dhaka, marking a milestone in its longstanding operations in Bangladesh. The new office, located on the 16th floor of Simpletree Attalika at 134 Gulshan

Trade through Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria will remain suspended for nine days from September 29 to October 7 on the occasion of Durga Puja and Laxmi Puja, officials confirmed on Saturday (Sept 27). During this period, customs office operations will continue as usual, and

Bangladesh is showcasing its export products at the Sabah Investment and Trade Expo 2025, being held in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state.  The three-day fair, organised by the Federation of Sabah Industries, runs from September 26 to 28. The expo was

Bangladesh continues to experience a surge in remittance inflows, offering much-needed relief to its foreign exchange reserves and external transactions.  In the first 20 days of September alone, remittances reached USD 1.903 billion, equivalent to approximately BDT 231.69

Bashundhara LP Gas Limited (BLPGL), the country’s largest and most trusted liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, has once again been recognised with the prestigious Superbrands Bangladesh 2025-26 award, marking its fourth consecutive win. The award was handed over at the

In a major step to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony was held at the Malaysia International

Bangladesh Bank has announced a major policy support package aimed at reviving struggling industries, allowing businesses to restructure loans for up to 10 years in an effort to restore financial stability and protect jobs. In a circular issued on Tuesday (Sept 16), the central bank

Bangladesh has approved 37 companies to export hilsa to India ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja festival, the country’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday (Sept 16). According to the official order, signed by deputy secretary SHM Magfurul Hasan Abbasi, the ministry has

Bangladesh's overall inflation has remained relatively stable, with a recent decline in non-food inflation, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday (September 16). He said, “The main issue lies in the wholesale and retail markets, where pricing has deviated from

The government has imposed a 1% source tax on all categories of edible oil imports in Bangladesh, introducing a new levy on a key consumer commodity. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued the order on Monday (September 15), signed by its Member (Tax Policy) AKM Badiul Alam.

For the first time in more than 30 years, the Chattogram Port Authority has officially revised its tariff schedule, prompting updates across all related websites, software systems, and operational frameworks.  The move comes following a government gazette notification issued on

Bangladesh received $1.306 billion in remittances during the first 13 days of September, equivalent to roughly Tk 13,900 crore at the exchange rate of Tk 121.75 per dollar, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank on Monday (September 15). The inflow marks a 13.6% rise compared to

A US trade delegation will arrive in Dhaka today (September 14) for a two-day visit to advance discussions on Bangladesh’s proposal to reduce reciprocal tariffs from 20% to 15%. Brendan Lynch, US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, will lead the

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. and SOLshare Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to finance for smart, energy-efficient batteries in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing three-wheeler EV sector. The agreement was signed by Mr. Kimiwa Sadat, Managing Director,

The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices in the country’s market once more, increasing the rate by up to Tk 1,470 per bhori. According to the new rates, the price of 22-carat gold stands at Tk 175,788 per bhori, up from Tk 174,318 on Monday

KONA Software Lab Ltd., a payment and security solutions company, has announced successful implementation of its Kona Card Personalization System (K-CPS) for Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, one of the largest commercial banks in the country. This global platform-compliant EMV card

The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will reopen to tourists and forest-dependent communities on Monday (September 1), following a three-month closure. Authorities suspended all forest activities — including tourism, fishing,