Bangladesh, Japan advance negotiations at fresh high-level talks
Bangladesh and Japan on Friday held a high-level meeting to advance negotiations on the operation and maintenance of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International...
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Ad agencies suffer from tax burden, requests NBR
The Advertising Agencies Association of Bangladesh (AAAB) has alleged that the tax burden on the country’s advertising industry has increased abnormally due to recent changes...
Shopkeepers want to operate until 8pm
The government has decided to close all shops and shopping malls in the country at 6 pm in the context of the global energy crisis...
Islami Bank seeks nearly 10,000C repayment from 5 Shariah banks
Bangladesh’s largest Shariah-based bank, Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, has demanded the immediate return of its dues of nearly Tk10, 000 crore from five Shariah-based banks....
X Ceramics showcases innovations at Coverings 2026
X Ceramics Group has established a new benchmark for Bangladesh’s ceramics industry by becoming the country’s first tiles and sanitary ware manufacturer to exhibit at...
Top World Bank official ‘extremely concerned’ by fallout of Iran war
The World Bank is “extremely concerned” about the effect the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security, and is in talks...
Muktadir urges Japan to increase investment in SEZs, infrastructure
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Thursday urged for significantly increased Japanese investment in special economic zones (SEZs) and infrastructure. “The nation’s current trajectory is...
CCCI polls postponed
The biennial elections of the Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for 2025 have been postponed. Originally scheduled for April 4, the elections have...
BGMEA, BKMEA asked to reduce LCL cargo congestion at Ctg Port
The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has written to the top trade bodies of the ready-made garment sector, BGMEA and BKMEA, requesting them to expedite the...
Traders give conflicting statements
A section of shop owners have announced that all shops, retail outlets and shopping malls across the country will close by 8pm daily to help...
Telecom services under threat amid fuel crisis
The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh has warned of potential disruptions to telecommunication services due to the ongoing fuel crisis across the country,...
Economy faces multi-pronged pressures as Middle East conflict stokes energy fears: Experts
Bangladesh’s economy is grappling with intensifying pressure from multiple fronts including the Middle East conflict and a volatile energy market which experts warn could destabilize...