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Bangladesh Bank Buys $54M to Stabilize Taka; Dollar Purchases Cross $2B Mark

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has resumed purchasing US dollars from commercial banks through auctions, primarily to prevent the exchange rate from dropping too low in the domestic market. On November 30th, the...

Chittagong Port achieves new successes in digital operations

India-Bhutan Rail Links Drive New South Asian Subregional Connectivity

30,000 Tonnes of Indian Onions Rotting at Bangladesh Border Due to Import Ban

Sommilito Islami Bank / Five-Bank Merger Entity Set for Launch This Week: Bangladesh Bank Governor

Ceramic Expo 2025 / Tilottama Bangla Ltd. and MyKitchen present new examples of multi-dimensional use of ceramics at Ceramic Expo 2025

Experts Question Port Deals' Transparency and Haste

Five Bank Merger / 16,000 Employees Face Salary Cuts as Troubled Lenders Get Fresh Tk 350 Cr Lifeline

Marketing substandard products / Nestlé, Meghna, SA Group Officials Face Warrants Over ‘Substandard’ Food Quality

SCOPE has initiated a blockade in opposition to the port lease

Hearing convened to annul the candidacies of 10 organizations, Accusations of partiality against the commission in BSBOA elections

MRT & Rapid Pass Users Can Now Recharge Cards Online to End Queues

Bangladesh Bank Loan Rescheduling Deadline Extends to 31 December

Alphabet Nears $4T Mark as AI and Strong Cloud Drive 70% Stock Surge

24 Exceptional Leaders Recognised Across 23 Categories at the Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2025

24 outstanding corporate leaders across 23 categories were honoured at the Mutual Trust Bank PLC Presents 4th Bangladesh C-Suite Awards, Powered by AIUB (American International University-Bangladesh) and United Group, and...

Private Sector Key to Climate Resilience in Bangladesh and South Asia: World Bank

The World Bank has asserted that private sector-driven solutions will be increasingly vital for Bangladesh and other South Asian countries to cope with escalating climate threats. The region faces significant risks,...

Chattogram Port Suspends Fourfold Penal Rent on Dangerous Cargo Following Decline in Risky Containers

The Chattogram Port Authority (Ctg Port) has suspended the fourfold penal rent previously imposed on containers carrying dangerous and chemical-laden goods. This punitive measure, which had been in effect since...

Call for blockade to protect Chattogram Port

The Sramik Karmachar Oikya Parishad (SCOP) has announced a blockade at all port entrances starting Wednesday (November 26) to demand the cancellation of the decision to lease various Chattogram Port...

Income Tax Return Deadline Likely to be Extended to December 31

The government is reportedly set to extend the deadline for submitting individual income tax returns, pushing the current expiry date of November 30 back by one month. According to senior officials...

Trump Removes 40% Tariffs on Brazilian Beef, Coffee Imports

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to remove the 40% tariffs previously imposed on Brazilian food products, including beef, coffee, cocoa, and fruits. These heavy duties were...

Revenue Growth Stalls in October Due to Steep Decline in Imports

The strong revenue collection momentum observed in Bangladesh during the first quarter of the fiscal year (FY2025-26) slowed significantly in October, primarily due to a sharp decline in imports. Despite the...