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Policy support for generating more solar power

Dhaka, May 14 -- Bangladesh government has been trying to accelerate renewable energy- based power generation for diversifying primary energy sources. Bangladesh remains significantly behind its regio... Read More


ShopUp starts exports of agri produce to KSA, UK

Dhaka, May 14 -- Bangladeshi business to business (B2B) commerce platform, ShopUp exported agricultural produce to several global markets including Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the UAE, exhibiting its op... Read More


Turkish business leaders eye joint investment in BD

Dhaka, May 14 -- Turkish business leaders have expressed strong interest in making both joint and independent investments in Bangladesh's electronics and electrical equipment sector, citing growing do... Read More


Seba Prokashani suspends operations over irregularity allegations

Dhaka, May 14 -- Renowned Bangladeshi publishing house Seba Prokashani has announced temporary suspension of all its operations following allegations of internal irregularities and financial inconsist... Read More


Central bsnk cuts penalty interest on overdue loans

Dhaka, May 14 -- The central bank has reduced the maximum penalty interest and profit rate on overdue loans and investments in a move aimed at easing financial pressure on businesses and encouraging i... Read More


Bangladesh Bank bars officials from joining bank-funded workshops

Dhaka, May 14 -- In a bid to ensure transparency, accountability and prevent potential conflicts of interest, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has prohibited its officials and employees from participating in trai... Read More


Net FDI in Bangladesh jumps 39.36 per cent to $1.77 billion in 2025

Dhaka, May 14 -- Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Bangladesh surged by 39.36 per cent in 2025, signalling a strong recovery and growing investor confidence despite global economic chal... Read More


Urea supply fears grow ahead of Aman season

Dhaka, May 14 -- Concern over availability of urea during the upcoming Aman-cultivation season has intensified, as the state-run Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) struggles to secure s... Read More


Source tax on essentials set to double

Dhaka, May 14 -- Essential commodities may get costlier as the government is set to hike source tax on the same in the upcoming national budget, sources say, amid fears of inflation going further up. ... Read More


Fitch rates Bangladesh outlook as 'Negative' over Middle East crisis

Dhaka, May 14 -- Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on Bangladesh's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'Negative' from 'Stable', while affirming the ratings at 'B+'. The outlook revision r... Read More