ICCB buzzes with three concurrent fairs
The fair opened yesterday at the ICCB's Rajdarshan Hall, with Bangladesh Pratidin serving as the media partner.
Value for money redefines Bangladesh’s smartphone market
According to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), TECNO led Bangladesh's smartphone market in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 with a 20.4% share, followed by Infinix with 18.2% and Xiaomi with 14.9%.
No improvement in business sans an elected government
Business leaders believe that the absence of an elected government is holding back both the business climate and the overall economy.
Imports through Noapara River Port double despite navigability crisis
Despite growing navigability problems and frequent vessel sinkings, imports through the Noapara River Port in Jashore's Abhaynagar upazila have doubled in the 2024-25 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
World prices down, local costs up: Why inflation stays high in Bangladesh
As the world enjoys a wave of price relief, Bangladesh remains trapped in a stubborn cycle of high inflation.
02 Nov 2025
IDRA settles only 22 complaints, while insurance claims worth millions remain pending
SM Nuruzzaman said: "Due to poor investments and corruption among owners, insurance firms are failing to pay customers on time.
28 Oct 2025
Awaiting access to China’s export market
China's vast market of more than 1.4 billion consumers is now fully accessible to Bangladesh, with nearly all Bangladeshi goods enjoying duty-free entry - a landmark gesture from Beijing.
27 Oct 2025
Traders in deep distress
A devastating fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's Cargo Village has turned goods belonging to traders of all scales-from small entrepreneurs to major importers-into ashes.
20 Oct 2025
Imports through Noapara River Port double despite navigability crisis
Despite growing navigability problems and frequent vessel sinkings, imports through the Noapara River Port in Jashore's Abhaynagar upazila have doubled in the 2024-25 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
19 Oct 2025
NRBC Bank audit uncovers major accounting irregularities, inflated profits
The audit report found the bank's financial statements non-compliant with international accounting standards across several areas, including lease accounting, income tax, and employee benefits.
12 Oct 2025
Experts eye new heights in bilateral trade
Experts, however, believe that both countries are now on the right track to unlock new opportunities in trade and investment, as Bangladesh offers a unique mix of growth potential, market access, and competitiveness
08 Oct 2025
New initiative to curb tax evasion
The government is set to undertake a major digital transformation initiative aimed at increasing revenue collection and preventing tax evasion by integrating the databases of multiple government agencies.
07 Oct 2025
Trade stalls due to uncertainty
A mix of challenges - including gas shortages, the ongoing dollar crisis, higher bank interest rates, political instability, and ambiguity surrounding labor law reforms - has cast a shadow over the country's overall investment environment.
06 Oct 2025
Garment sector in crisis
Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector-the country's largest source of foreign currency from exports-is facing a wave of factory closures.
01 Oct 2025
DCCI urges taxpayers, businesses to use e-return system for tax filing
President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Taskeen Ahmed has urged individuals and businesses to submit their income tax and Value Added Tax returns online (e-return) to overcome existing obstacles in filing.
28 Sep 2025
Digital banking faces security concerns as fraudulent transactions rise
While digital banking in Bangladesh is growing rapidly, speakers at a seminar on Thursday cautioned that customers continue to face significant risks from security lapses and fraudulent transactions.
25 Sep 2025
Successful visionary of the housing revolution
Initially, he worked in the domestic service sector, but in 1987, by entering the real estate business, he discovered his right track. At that time, many dreamed of owning a home in Dhaka, but fulfilling that dream was extremely difficult.
23 Sep 2025
