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New milestone for ETC on Padma Bridge, toll collection exceeds 10 crore taka

Under the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system on the Padma Bridge has reached a new milestone. As of July 26, 2026, total toll collection through ETC has reached 10 crore 8 lakh 24 thousand 600 taka. During the same period, the number of vehicles registered for this service has exceeded one thousand and reached 1,008.

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Economy

Remittances of Tk 28,000 crore in just 25 days of July, Islamic Bank tops

In the first 25 days of the current July month, remittances from expatriates came in at $2,294.50 million, which is approximately Tk 28,283.235 crore in Bangladeshi currency. During this period, among the banks in the country, the highest remittances came through Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC.

14 hours ago

Economy

Export target set at $63.4 billion, expecting 15% growth: Commerce Minister

The government has set an export target of $63.4 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. Of this, goods export target is $55.2 billion and services export target is $8.2 billion. Both sectors are targeted to achieve 15% growth.

21 hours ago

Economy

Meeting of BAPA and Danish Embassy on expansion of Bangladesh-Denmark trade and investment

An important meeting was held between Bangladesh Agro-Processors Association (BAPA) and the Royal Danish Embassy with the aim of expanding bilateral trade, investment, and import-export of agro-processed products between Bangladesh and Denmark.

22 hours ago

Economy

High Court rule seeking to know why service charges of bKash, Nagad, and Rocket are not illegal

The High Court has issued a rule asking why the service charges of mobile financial service (MFS) providers bKash, Nagad, and Rocket should not be declared illegal, unconstitutional, and unlawful.

1 day ago

Economy

Registration required even for selling food on sidewalks

To ensure food safety and market discipline, the Bangladesh Safe Food Authority (BFSA) has made registration or licensing mandatory for all types of food businesses, from sidewalk mobile vendors to large supermarkets.

1 day ago

Economy

Government wants to transform Bangladesh from a labor-dependent economy to a knowledge and innovation-dependent economy: Science and Technology Minister

Science and Technology and Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam said the government wants to transform Bangladesh from a labor-dependent economy to a knowledge and innovation-dependent economy. To that end, work is underway on the development of high-tech sectors including artificial intelligence, advanced chip design, and bio-electronics.

1 day ago

Stock Market

Three-Week Rally Halts as DSE Market Capitalization Drops by BDT 9,613 Crore

Following a three-week upward rally, the country's prime stock market experienced a major correction last week. Driven by price declines across most listed companies, the total market capitalization of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) shrank by BDT 9,613 crore over the week. Concurrently, all key indices and daily turnover figures posted notable declines.

2 days ago

Economy

Today's gold price in the country's market

After the latest price adjustment by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), the gold price remains unchanged today, Friday. The current price per vori (11.664 grams) including VAT is:

3 days ago

Economy

In 22 days of July, $2.17 billion remittance arrived in the country, growth 23.4 percent

In the first 22 days of July, the first month of the current fiscal year 2026-27, $2.17 billion remittance has arrived in the country. At Tk 123 per dollar, this amounts to approximately Tk 26,700 crore. Compared to the same period last year, expatriate income has increased by 23.4 percent.

3 days ago

Economy

Commerce Minister calls on Thai investors to invest more in Bangladesh

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir has expressed hope that economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Thailand will reach new heights through further strengthening trade and investment ties. He called on Thai investors to invest more in various promising sectors of Bangladesh.

3 days ago

Economy

International conference begins to accelerate foreign investment for employment and prosperity

An international conference and investors expo titled 'FICCI FDI Conference-2026: Driving Foreign Investment for Jobs and Prosperity in Bangladesh' has begun in the capital with the aim of creating employment and increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country's economy.

4 days ago

Economy

Ship recycling industry plays an important role in Bangladesh's economy: Khondaker Abdul Muktadir

Commerce, Industry, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir has said that various initiatives have been taken with the assistance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to make Bangladesh's ship recycling industry safe, modern, and environmentally friendly, and to connect small and medium-sized industrial enterprises with the international supply chain.

4 days ago

Economy

5% tax incentive for e-return filing in July-September: NBR

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started the online income tax return (e-return) filing process for individual taxpayers for the 2026-27 tax year. At the same time, to encourage taxpayers to file returns on time, the organization has announced a 5% incentive (maximum Tk 25,000) on net tax payable for returns filed between July and September.

4 days ago

Economy

Prime Minister forms high-level committee to resolve textile sector crisis

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the formation of a high-level committee to identify and quickly resolve the existing problems of the country's textile industry.

5 days ago

Economy

8 projects worth Tk 14,041 crore approved in Ecnec

In the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec), a total of 8 development projects involving an expenditure of Tk 14,041 crore 21 lakh have been approved.

5 days ago

Economy

Fault at Maheshkhali LNG Terminal, Severe Gas Crisis in Titas Area

Due to a technical fault at the Maheshkhali LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminal, the supply of regasified LNG (RLNG) has decreased by approximately 450 million cubic feet (MMCFD). This has caused severe low gas pressure in the areas under Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company.

5 days ago

Economy

Gold being sold at today's price in the country's market

The price of gold in the country's market was last reduced on July 14, but there has been no further change since then. As a result, on Monday (July 20), gold is being sold across the country at the previous price set by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).

1 week ago

Stock Market

Investors demand 6 points including cancellation of script netting

Bangladesh Capital Market Investors' United Council (BCMIUC) has demanded six points including immediate cancellation of the decision to introduce script netting (intraday trading). On Sunday (July 19) afternoon, leaders of the organization handed over a memorandum containing these demands during a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan.

1 week ago

Economy

Remittances of $1.80 billion enter the country in 18 days of July

In the first 18 days of the current fiscal year 2026-27, remittances or expatriate income of about $1.80 billion have entered the country. During this period, expatriate income through legal channels increased by 20.2 percent compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. This information was revealed from an updated report of Bangladesh Bank on Sunday (July 19).

1 week ago

Bangladeshi food products' potential in European market is increasing

Economy

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Bangladeshi food products' potential in European market is increasing

Forqan Haider Chowdhury, Ambassador and Advisor of United Dutch Exporters (UNIDEX), a Netherlands-based international food importer and distributor, believes that opportunities for wider export of Bangladeshi food products to the European market are emerging. This Belgian of Bangladeshi origin thinks that if international standards are ensured, long-term business relationships are built, and regular market connections are increased, the demand for Bangladeshi products in the European market will increase further. He informed that the current financial value of this market is more than hundreds of crores of taka per year.

1 week ago

Economy

Gold and silver prices in the country today

After the latest price adjustment in the domestic market, gold and silver are being sold at the previously fixed prices today, Saturday (July 18). These prices, set by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), will remain effective until further notice.

1 week ago

Economy

Banks open today in four districts during mango season

To ensure smooth transactions for traders during the mango season, bank branches and sub-branches in four districts of the Rajshahi region have been opened on a limited scale today, Saturday (July 18). According to the Bangladesh Bank directive, this arrangement will be effective every Saturday until July 31.

1 week ago

Economy

What is the latest price of gold in the country's market today?

According to the latest adjustment in the country's market, gold and silver are being sold at new fixed prices today, Friday (July 17). The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced a reduction in gold prices last Tuesday (July 14), which became effective from 10:00 AM that day.

1 week ago

Economy

Fascist government has destroyed all institutions and economy of the country: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that the fascist government has destroyed all institutions and the economy of the country. He alleged that about 16 billion dollars were being smuggled abroad every year. If this money had not been smuggled, many of the country's problems could have been solved.

1 week ago

Stock Market

Corruption allegations against DSE top officials and director filed with ACC

A written complaint has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against several top officials and a director of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) PLC, alleging abuse of power, irregularities in recruitment and promotions, insider trading, information leakage, and embezzlement of crores of taka.

1 week ago

Stock Market

Trading declines amid major index fall, 240 companies lose value on DSE

On the last trading day of the week, Thursday (July 16), the country's main stock market, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), saw a significant drop in indices along with a decrease in trading volume. Most of the companies that traded on the day saw their share prices fall.

1 week ago

Economy

TCB is taking initiatives to modernize AI-based market analysis and procurement system

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is taking initiatives to make the government procurement system more efficient, transparent, and competitive by using artificial intelligence (AI)-based market analysis and increasing the use of technology in the government procurement process. At the same time, the organization has also announced initiatives to make cost estimates more realistic, increase the number of participants in tenders, and integrate TCB's smart family card with other government service cards.

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Economy