Industrial rooftops are emerging as the country’s next big investment frontier, with tax concessions, cheap financing and net metering converging
20 Sep 2026 Today's Newspaper
Solar push gains momentum
Solar power, renewable energy and tax incentives take centre stage as Bangladesh plans income tax exemptions until 2035 to boost
03 Jun 2026 Today's Newspaper
IDRA without chairman for over 2 weeks after resignation
Key decisions pending as finance ministry yet to appoint new or acting chief of insurance regulator
16 Mar 2026 Today's Newspaper
Financial reports used to mislead investors
Audit findings reveal widespread irregularities in financial reports of listed firms, raising concerns over investor protection
08 Mar 2026 Today's Newspaper
Consumers struggle as fruit prices climb during Ramadan
With the onset of Ramadan, fruit markets in Dhaka have witnessed a surge in trading activity, while ordinary buyers are
08 Mar 2026 Today's Newspaper
Insurance firm licence renewals stalled over revised fee confusion
IDRA asks insurers to pay higher rates introduced after applications were filed; sector seeks swift resolution to avoid disruption
05 Mar 2026 Business
Foreign investors turn net buyers in January
Overseas funds signal renewed confidence after five months of selling
25 Feb 2026 Today's Newspaper
Investment interest in Nagad grows amid ownership dispute
Local and foreign investors explore potential stakes in the MFS provider, but unresolved legal ownership questions and lack of formal valuation continue to stall any transfer process
24 Feb 2026 Today's Newspaper
Consumers suffer as Ramadan prices soar across capital
The essential commodities market has once again turned volatile ahead of Ramadan. Despite duty reductions and supply-strengthened assurances by the
19 Feb 2026 Metropolis
Post-election optimism shifts spotlight to IPO revival, institutional investment
Trading resumes today, marking the first session of the capital market following the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Transactions had remained
15 Feb 2026 Today's Newspaper
New govt to face steep economic test; biz leaders urge swift reforms
BNP set to govern amid inflation, banking risks and revenue slowdown; experts urge swift reforms to restore investor confidence.
14 Feb 2026 Today's Newspaper
Renewal fees for insurers increased to strengthen oversight
Renewal fees for insurers increased to strengthen oversight
09 Feb 2026 Business
BORROWING FOR A BETTER FUTURE?
The limits of student loans in Bangladesh
06 Feb 2026 Beyond Border
Tk274cr in doubt
Auditors question Meghna Condensed Milk’s books
05 Feb 2026 Today's Newspaper
Multinational listings still elude Bangladesh bourses
No new foreign company has listed since 2005, while an 18-month IPO drought deepens investor concern and prompts fresh policy pressure
25 Jan 2026 Today's Newspaper
Life insurance policy lapses surge to 3.36 lakh in Q3
IDRA data reveals continued trust and operational issues in Bangladesh’s life insurance sector
21 Dec 2025 Today's Newspaper
Tk37,332cr investment in peril
State-owned companies at a loss amid uncertainty over institutional deposits
