The deal, which includes a mix of advanced Dreamliners and 737 MAX jets, marks the largest single investment in the national carrier’s history, signaling a new era for Bangladesh’s aviation industry Economic Reporter Dhaka : In a landmark move to modernize its fleet and expand its global footprint, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has officially […]
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Presidential candidate Dr. Ali Afzal, the panel is committed to building a progressive and sustainable future for the housing industry.Advocating for the removal of complexities that hinder growth in the housing industry By Labonno Chowdhury, Dhaka: Progoti Shila Parishad lit up the Sonargaon Hotel with a vibrant campaign for the upcoming REHAB Election
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Responding to a written question from Abul Hasnat (Hasnat Abdullah), an MP of the National Citizen Party (NCP), the Finance Minister presented this information, alongside the list of the top 20 defaulting institutions Special Correspondent : Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today, Sunday, disclosed the names of the top loan defaulters in the
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Khosru said “If the government treasury continues to deplete due to high-priced fuel imports, development projects and social welfare programmes will be affected,” Finance Reporter from Chattogram’s Anwara : Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has indicated that a decision to adjust fuel prices in the national interest may need to be taken soon. “If
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International Desk : As of March 11, 2026, Iran’s military command has warned that global oil prices could reach $200 per barrel. This escalation occurs amid an ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel, during which Iranian forces have reportedly targeted merchant ships in the Persian Gulf. Strait of Hormuz crisis: The maritime blockade intensified
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Staff reporter : Winter has brought a bumper vegetable harvest across the country, supported by smooth transportation and abundant supply, yet Dhaka’s consumers are seeing little relief at the markets.Visits to several city markets showed that vegetable prices remain stubbornly high, even as farmers complain they are barely recovering production costs, raising fresh questions about
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Special Correspondent : Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today said the government is actively working to make Bangladesh’s export sector more diversified and competitive, reducing its overdependence on the readymade garments (RMG) industry. “To expand Bangladesh’s presence in global markets, we need policy support and dedicated entrepreneurs committed to product diversification. Entrepreneurs must be hardworking
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Priya Rahman : Bangladesh Market Experiences Price Pressure on Essential Items Ahead of Ramadan 2026. Ramadan is expected to begin in the third week of February. Although the trading season for Ramadan commodities is approaching, imports of all essential items have not increased at the same pace. While imports of chickpeas, lentils (masur dal)
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Business Desk: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has taken a decision on profit payments by Sammilito Islami Bank, allowing only individual depositors to receive a 4 percent return on their deposits for 2024 and 2025. “Profits for individual (non-institutional) term deposits and scheme-based deposits for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 28, 2025, must be
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Staff Correspondent : Gold market experiences wild fluctuations in the country as global developments drive volatility. On Friday, just a few hours after a price cut, the price of gold surged by Tk 6,299 per bhori, with the new rate coming into effect from 12:15 pm. As a result of the fresh hike, the
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Shaukat Aziz Russell, president BTMA, alleges members of business community are being asked to contribute crores of taka to election campaigns Labonno chowdhury : Long-standing allegations of political pressure on Bangladesh’s business community during election seasons have resurfaced, following public claims that parliamentary candidates are demanding large sums of money from business leaders — renewing
