Health experts have underscored the need to strengthen the role of nutritionists and dieticians in improving public health, preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and ensuring evidence-based nutrition services across Bangladesh. They said modernising clinical dietetic services and developing
The central bank has introduced a bank-intermediated framework for cross-border digital payments to modernise the payment ecosystem, enhance digital financial inclusion, and support growing trade in services. Under the framework, authorised dealer (AD) banks are allowed to process outward remittan
A proposed 10 per cent US tariff on Bangladeshi exports is unlikely to have a significant impact on the country's export competitiveness, as Bangladesh remains among a small group of countries subject to the lowest tariff rate, Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Zahed Ur
The government is working to transform Bangladesh from a labour-intensive economy into one driven by knowledge and innovation, with a strong focus on developing high-technology industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), advanced chip design and bioelectronics, ICT Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam h
The government has launched a joint initiative to revitalise Bangladesh’s jute sector through stronger economic diplomacy, export promotion and market diversification, announcing the formation of a Joint Working Group (JWG) and plans to organise an International Jute Expo. The decisions came
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC has once again been recognised for its outstanding contributions to sustainable business practices and innovative environmental solutions at the prestigious SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026. Organised by the Bangladesh Brand Forum, the awards celebrate organisations demo
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a nationwide drive to strengthen monitoring and verification of taxes deducted at source, warning that tax officials are empowered under the Income Tax Act, 2023 to inspect business premises, examine records and seize documents where necessary. In a
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved Rupali Bank’s proposal to raise nearly Tk 6.80 billion by issuing against funds received from the government as share money deposits. In a disclosure to the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Monday, the bank said the securitie
