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Biman set to sign $3.7 billion Boeing deal for 14 aircraft in largest fleet expansion

Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh's flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is poised to sign a $3.7 billion agreement with US aerospace giant Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft, marking the largest fleet expa... Read More


FBCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 500,000

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has proposed raising the tax-free income threshold for individual taxpayers to Tk 500,000 in the upcoming nati... Read More


Apex Footwear profit rises 10pc in Q3 on stronger sales

Dhaka, April 29 -- Apex Footwear posted a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 10.68 million in the third quarter of FY26, supported by higher sales. The listed home-grown shoemaker record... Read More


IPDC profit jumps over 25pc on strong investment income

Dhaka, April 29 -- IPDC Finance has reported a 25.4 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 455 million for 2025, supported by robust investment income amid macroeconomic challenges. Earnings pe... Read More


CDBL to freeze dormant BO accounts to safeguard investor assets

Dhaka, April 29 -- The depository authority has decided to designate BO (beneficiary owners') accounts with no transactions for at least one year as dormant, prohibiting any debit of shares or funds f... Read More


Agreement on Reciprocal Trade: Bangladesh urged to speed up reform action

Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh will move to remove long-standing trade barriers and reform regulatory barriers as part of its own economic necessity, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on ... Read More


Feb polls bolstered public trust, but reforms should continue

Dhaka, April 29 -- The February 12 national elections bolstered public trust and signalled reforms in line with the July Charter, European Union Election Observation Mission's (EU EOM) Chief Observer ... Read More


Modhumoti Bank holds 95th meeting of the Board of Directors

Dhaka, April 29 -- The 95th meeting of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Wednesday at the bank's Head Office in Gulshan area of Dhaka, according to a press release. The meeting... Read More


Md. Abdullah Al-Mamun joins at Shahjalal Islami Bank as Additional Managing Director

Dhaka, April 29 -- Prominent banker Mr. Md. Abdullah Al-Mamun has joined Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC as Additional Managing Director (AMD) on 28th April, 2026, according to a press release. Prior to jo... Read More


NBR selects 72,341 tax returns for audit

Dhaka, April 29 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 72,341 income-tax returns for audit in the second phase of its automated audit process for the 2023-24 tax year, aiming to strengthe... Read More