Dhaka, Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Thursday dismissed the government's proposed Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as overly ambitious and detached from economic reality, warning that...
A range of everyday products, from mid-range passenger cars and cigarettes to washing machines and imported paper, are likely to become more expensive if Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury'...
The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) on Thursday warned that new taxes and duties on construction materials in the proposed 2026-27 budget will push up construction costs and...
The government has proposed allocating Tk 500 crore annually to a dedicated 'Startup Fund' in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, aiming to nurture a new generation of entrepreneurs, particul...
Despite repeated calls from the business community to lower corporate taxes, the government has kept corporate tax rates unchanged in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, Finance Minister Amir...
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday unveiled a comprehensive capital market reform agenda in the FY2026-27 budget proposal, outlining steps to make Bangladesh's bourse deeper, mo...
The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced for the fourth consecutive time, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) cutting the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 4,432 per bhori (11.664 gram...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government will begin the recruitment process for vacant posts in different government offices as soon as possible to make public services more effi...
Seeks single-digit mortgage rates, lower registration costs, special fund for middle-income homebuyersWith the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 set for announcement, the Real Estate and Housing...
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced gold prices in the domestic market for the second time this month, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,591 per bhori to Tk 222,782.The n...
Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 on Tuesday in their final warm-up match ahead of the World Cup.The Argentina captain, who is preparing for a re...
A fiery spell of high-pace bowling from youngster Nahid Rana after Mosaddek Hossain’s brilliant batting performance guided Bangladesh to a comprehensive 86-run victory over Australia under the DLS met...
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on Monday urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Centre to ensure safe working conditions, social protection and dignified tre...
Unless irregularities in Bangladesh’s macroeconomic management are addressed, incidents similar to the large-scale looting of banks witnessed in the past could recur in the future, warned CPD Distingu...
Two days before the placement of the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) was held on Tuesday.Prime Minister Tariq...
Bangladesh and Indonesia have significant untapped opportunities in the halal economy beyond their traditional trade relations, particularly in sectors such as processed food, fashion, pharmaceuticals...
BNP Standing Committee Member Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday called for greater representation of women in corporate leadership and boardrooms, saying women’s contributions have been instrumental to Bang...
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday dismissed the recent report by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on the country's law-and-order situation, saying it was based on newspaper clippings...
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunam...
Israel said Monday that Iran had launched missiles targeting it, hours after Israel launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire from Tehran. The exchange of stri...