Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch
16 July 2026, 19:55 PM
Business
Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring
16 July 2026, 18:48 PM
Business
IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year
16 July 2026, 18:30 PM
Business
Bangladesh Bank restores founding sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank
15 July 2026, 17:48 PM
Business
Govt working like private sector to cut red tape: finance minister
14 July 2026, 21:44 PM
Business
Defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics allowed to continue opening import LCs
14 July 2026, 20:18 PM
Business
Dhaka Chamber pushes for quicker trade deals ahead of LDC exit
14 July 2026, 18:52 PM
Business
Excellent Ceramics launches Italian-inspired premium brand Milano
13 July 2026, 23:44 PM
Business
Dollar hits Tk 123 in inter-bank trade
13 July 2026, 22:50 PM
Business
Govt to establish modern meat processing centre in Rajshahi: state minister
13 July 2026, 20:04 PM
Business
ICAB warns bank borrowing may crowd out private investment
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has emphasized that achieving the government's revenue collection target of Tk 695,000 crore in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 will require comprehensive reforms and coordinated implementation efforts
13 June 2026, 16:15 PM
$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
The World Bank will provide $379 million in loan assistance, along with $25 million in grant support from the Global Financing Facility (GFF)
10 June 2026, 21:00 PM
Bangladesh’s per capita GNI surpasses $3,000 for first time
Bangladesh's per capita gross national income (GNI) has surpassed the $3,000 mark for the first time, reaching $3,020 in fiscal year 2025-26, according to provisional estimates released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS
10 June 2026, 20:12 PM
Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister
The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today
10 June 2026, 19:22 PM
Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank amid unrest
Bangladesh Bank today reappointed an observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid ongoing unrest at the country's largest private bank, triggered by the banking regulator's appointment of a new chairman for the bank
10 June 2026, 19:18 PM
Veon proposes Teletalk partnership, seeks to acquire Nagad
Veon has recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
9 June 2026, 20:34 PM
Three in four employees expect employer support during hardships: study
MetLife Bangladesh surveyed 571 employees and 142 employers across industries
9 June 2026, 16:51 PM
Bangladesh Bank launches Tk 10,000 crore agri-livestock refinance scheme
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a Tk 10,000 crore revolving refinance scheme aimed at increasing agricultural production, strengthening food security and creating jobs in rural areas.
8 June 2026, 22:00 PM
BB launches Tk 1,000 crore refinance fund for green industries, factory buildings
Under the scheme, banks and financial institutions will be able to access refinance support at an interest rate of 2 percent and lend to eligible borrowers at a maximum rate of 5 percent
8 June 2026, 21:11 PM
Steps taken to amend money loan court act: governor
The leaders of the Editors’ Council meet the central bank chief
8 June 2026, 20:47 PM
Bangladesh economy might have expanded faster in May than April
The Purchasing Managers’ Index reading increased by 8.2 points from the previous month to 62.8 in May
8 June 2026, 19:08 PM
10-member panel formed to modernise Bangladesh’s tea sector
Mamun Rashid, chairman of National Tea Company Limited, will head the panel
8 June 2026, 18:19 PM
Technology, innovation crucial for agro-industrial growth: information minister
The minister handed over the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award 2025
6 June 2026, 17:47 PM
After initial rejection, Bangladesh Bank reconsiders MGI's $80m IFC loan
The Bangladesh Bank is now reconsidering an application by Meghna Group of Industries to obtain an $80 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the purchase of four ships, after initially turning it down.
4 June 2026, 20:40 PM
BSEC to review quarterly reporting, tighten market oversight
The newly appointed chairman of the commission says in his first press conference
4 June 2026, 18:59 PM
Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow
The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.
4 June 2026, 18:07 PM
SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise
In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
3 June 2026, 21:18 PM
Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country's fuel requirements
3 June 2026, 18:48 PM
Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF
IMF mission chief for Bangladesh says in a statement
3 June 2026, 18:07 PM
UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment
The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive position regarding Bangladesh’s request to extend its preparatory period for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category until November 24 in 2029, according to a statement from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) issued today
2 June 2026, 17:44 PM