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H1 apparel exports slide amid weak demand, trade frictions

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports to non-traditional markets posted negative growth in the first half of the current fiscal year, reflecting prolonged weakness in global de... Read More


China's Sinopec gets go-ahead to drill 5 hydrocarbon wells

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- China's state corporation Sinopec gets the go-ahead to drill five new hydrocarbon wells on the gas-rich Bhola island as Bangladesh moves to enhance output of the fuel to feed the ener... Read More


Bangladesh Bank moves to speed up settlement of Tk 750.52 billion audit backlogs

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- The central bank has initiated a move to fast-track the settlement of long-standing audit backlogs involving more than Tk 750.52 billion, sources said. Such long-standing fund impass... Read More


NOVOAIR step into 14th year

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- NOVOAIR, one of the country's leading airlines, has successfully stepped into its 14th year of operations on January 9, 2026. To mark the occasion, the airline has begun celebrating ... Read More


NOVOAIR steps into 14th year

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- NOVOAIR, one of the country's leading airlines, has successfully stepped into its 14th year of operations on January 9, 2026. To mark the occasion, the airline has begun celebrating ... Read More


Govt extends export cash incentives till June 2026

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The government has extended export cash incentive facilities until June 30, 2026, continuing a long-standing policy measure to support exporters amid ongoing global economic challenge... Read More


295 medicines declared 'essential' as government moves to fix prices nationwide

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Bangladesh government has expanded its list of essential medicines to 295 by adding 135 more drugs and has decided to fix their selling prices, aiming to improve access to treatme... Read More


Energy ministry proposes VAT cut to below 10pc on LPG imports

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has recommended cutting value-added tax (VAT) on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports to below 10 percent by reinstating a 15 perc... Read More


Eastern Bank hosts month-long Entrepreneur Development Training under SICIP

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a month-long Entrepreneur Development Training Program as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. The program is be... Read More


Bangladesh issues Forest and Tree Conservation Ordinance 2026 with provision of Tk 100,000 fine

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Bangladesh government has issued the Forest and Tree Ordinance 2026 with the aim of preventing the occupation of forest land, regulating the use of forest land for non-forest purp... Read More