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Bangladesh missing $700b packaging market amid policy bottlenecks

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Bangladesh is missing out on untapped opportunities in the global packaging market-estimated at around $700 billion-due to inadequate policy support and the absence of export incenti... Read More


NBR integrates ASYCUDA World system with BGMEA's e-UD platform

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has integrated the ASYCUDA World system with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association's (BGMEA) electronic Utilisation Decla... 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


ACC to file case against Salman F Rahman, 21 others over Tk 360 billion embezzlement from banks, capital market

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved the filing of a case against Salman F Rahman, former private industry and investment adviser to the prime minister and chairman of Be... Read More


Cases to be filed against Orion Group's Obaidul, Mercantile Bank's Pratap Deshmukh and others over Tk 5.07 billion embezzlement

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday approved the filing of a case against Orion Group Chairman Mohammad Obaidul Karim and Mercantile Bank Limited Vice President Pratap Ku... Read More


Experts concerned over depletion of marine fisheries stocks

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh's deep-sea ecosystem is under mounting pressure from overfishing, aggressive industrial practices and plastic pollution, according to new findings presented to the country'... Read More


Japan funds school transport, classroom expansion projects

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Japan has extended a grant of about BDT 13.8m (USD 115,723) to two Bangladeshi non-governmental organisations to support education-focused projects aimed at improving safety and acces... Read More


ADB doubles Bangladesh financing to $2.57 billion in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing to Bangladesh in 2025, more than double its 2024 commitment of $1.18 billion. The 2025 programme t... Read More


Three-day AHCAB International Expo begins Jan 8

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) is organising the sixth AHCAB International Expo to promote innovation, investment, and sustainable growth in Bangladesh'... Read More


Jute spinners demand suspension of raw jute exports amid supply crisis

Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association (BJSA) on Sunday urged the government to completely suspend raw jute exports, warning that continued exports amid declining production and soaring... Read More