7+ hour, 57+ min ago   (241+ words) Bangladesh Bank has rolled out a circular explaining how banks should follow the new Import Policy Order (IPO) 2026-2029, which the Commerce Ministry issued back on August 24. The policy will stay in effect until December 31, 2029 or until a new one replaces…...

15+ hour, 3+ min ago   (284+ words) Bangladesh Bank is considering whether to revise the definition of a loan default as it seeks to reduce the country’s high level of non-performing loans (NPLs). Under a classification system aligned with international standards, the interim government brought previously underreported…...

10+ hour, 38+ min ago   (273+ words) Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Prime Minister's wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, said healthcare must reach every citizen regardless of income the location or social status, calling it a basic human right rather than a privilege. She spoke…...

3+ day, 22+ min ago   (194+ words) A heated battle has erupted between co-hosts Morocco and Spain over who will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final with leaving football's governing body FIFA caught in the middle. However the Spanish football chief Rafael Louzán strongly disagreed. He argued…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (195+ words) Sultan Ali Allana the Chairman of HBL and Muhammad Nassir Salim the President & CEO arrived in Dhaka this week for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening Bangladesh's economic ties with key global markets. The trip includes meetings with senior…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (207+ words) International makeup artist and trainer Selina Monir is conducting an intensive bridal masterclass and hands-on workshop in the capital aiming to elevate skills and foster entrepreneurship among women in Bangladesh’s beauty industry. The five-day training running from September 4 to 8 at…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (239+ words) Fish prices including Hilsa have surged across Syedpur's city and village markets in Nilphamari leaving buyers struggling as supply falls short of demand. Traders say low hilsa supply has pushed small-sized hilsa above Tk.2,000-2,200 per kg. While fishermen report reasonable…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (433+ words) Robert Pattinson and Oasis Bring Star Power to Venice Film Festival businesstimes-bd.com Robert Pattinson and Oasis Bring Star Power to Venice Film Festival Editor: Abul Hasan Md. Al- Faruk Published by Ghulam Faruque Alam and Printed at Sariatpur Printing Press…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (212+ words) A free eye treatment camp for underprivileged residents was held Saturday at Khankapara field in Piroli village, Kalia upazila, Narail. After examinations, 45 patients were referred to Ad-Din Sakhina Medical College Hospital in Jessore for advanced treatment and surgery. The camp,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (527+ words) Dengue and measles cases are rising in Paikgachha upazila of Khulna, raising fresh concerns over public health as 83 patients sought treatment at the upazila health complex in just 33 days. According to hospital data, the cases were recorded between August 1 and…...