Economy

Economy

Consumers’ association condemns sudden sugar, LPG price hikes

The association urged immediate government action

3h ago

DCCI urges political stability to safeguard economic recovery in 2026

The leading chamber demanded all stakeholders ensure a inclusive, credible electoral process

5h ago

Five most-read stories of Star Business last week

We have tracked online to find out which stories mattered most to readers over the past week

6h ago

Munir Hossain, Ahsan Habib elected CMJF president, general secretary

They will serve the Capital Market Journalists’ Forum (CMJF) for a two-year term

6h ago

Separate licensing framework issued for shipping trade

The Shipping Agent Licensing Regulations 2025 were issued through a gazette notification

7h ago

NBR surpasses VAT registration target in December

The NBR brought 131,000 previously unregistered businesses under the VAT net

8h ago

Month-long Dhaka Intl Trade Fair opens

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin inaugurated the month-long DITF at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Centre

11h ago

NEIR rollout triggers network issues, NID mismatches

Many mobile phone users were unable to connect their handsets to mobile networks yesterday

1d ago

Gross forex reserves cross $33b after three years

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves crossed $33 billion for the first time in three years since fiscal year 2021-22, a sign of the country’s increasing capacity to cover import bills for a longer period.

2d ago

Bangladesh stocks were worst in South Asia last year

Although it offered the highest dividend yield in the region, the Bangladesh stock market recorded the worst performance among South Asian economies last year, dragged down by poor corporate earnings, especially in the banking sector, according to a new review.

2d ago

Sabbir Hossain joins Bank Asia as AMD

Md Sabbir Hossain, a seasoned banker with extensive experience, has joined Bank Asia PLC as additional managing director (AMD) and chief operating officer, effective from January 1, 2026.

2d ago

Islami Bank holds orientation for trainee officers

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC yesterday organised an orientation programme for 1,000 newly recruited trainee assistant officers at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in Dhaka.

2d ago

Govt lowers interest rates on savings certificates

The government has reduced interest rates on all major national savings certificates (NSCs) for the next six months, aligning them with prevailing market interest rates.

2d ago

MCCI, BCI condole Khaleda Zia’s death

Two major trade bodies have expressed deep condolences over the passing of Khaleda Zia, a three-time prime minister of Bangladesh.

2d ago

Ctg port hit several records in 2025 despite disruptions

Chattogram port recorded historic highs in container, cargo and vessel handling in 2025, although the year saw several disruptions to port operations.

2d ago

Merging banks start repaying depositors

The five troubled banks under the process of being merged into the country’s largest state-run Islamic lender began repaying depositors yesterday, with no visible rush at their branches.

2d ago

Govt sharply cuts taxes on handset imports, manufacturing

The government has sharply cut taxes on mobile phone imports and local manufacturing, responding to a long-standing demand from traders and aiming to curb the use of unofficial and smuggled handsets while stabilising prices.

2d ago

Chilly spell raises disease risk for winter crops

As a cold wave continues to grip the country, agricultural experts are warning that certain crops could face serious risks from the unusual weather, while others may benefit and thrive under these conditions.

2d ago