Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring
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16 July 2026, 18:48 PM Business
IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year
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16 July 2026, 18:30 PM Business
Bangladesh Bank restores founding sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank
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15 July 2026, 17:48 PM Business
Govt working like private sector to cut red tape: finance minister
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14 July 2026, 21:44 PM Business
Defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics allowed to continue opening import LCs
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14 July 2026, 20:18 PM Business
Dhaka Chamber pushes for quicker trade deals ahead of LDC exit
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14 July 2026, 18:52 PM Business
Excellent Ceramics launches Italian-inspired premium brand Milano
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13 July 2026, 23:44 PM Business
Govt to establish modern meat processing centre in Rajshahi: state minister
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13 July 2026, 20:04 PM Business

Bangladesh lags behind regional peers in buffalo milk production

Bangladesh is lagging behind neighbouring countries in buffalo milk production due to low productivity, poor breeding practices, and limited investment in the dairy sector.
1 June 2026, 21:38 PM

Protest foils Islami Bank's board meeting

The board meeting, initially scheduled to be held physically, could not take place due to demonstrations by the Islami Bank Customer Forum
1 June 2026, 19:17 PM

Street protests will not influence banking decisions: BB spokesperson

Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and Spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan told journalists that no banking decision will be determined by street protests, stressing that the central bank will act strictly in accordance with the law and institutional interests, free from any form of pressure or emotion
1 June 2026, 18:36 PM

Remittance crosses $3 billion mark for sixth consecutive month

Bangladesh received $3.42 billion in remittances in May this year as migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more money home to help their families celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.
1 June 2026, 18:15 PM

Buying a flat or renting a better life?

For many middle-class families in Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka, buying a flat is seen as a safe and respectable financial achievement.
31 May 2026, 19:14 PM

Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president

On a two-day visit to Dhaka from May 24, the ADB chief met with the prime minister and finance minister
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM

Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber

Amzad Hossain and Moshiul Alam were elected senior vice-president and vice-president, respectively
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM

Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments

It dropped 34 percent year-on-year to $2.81 billion during July-April of FY26
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM

Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank

They have also been instructed to provide services such as cash deposits, withdrawals and account opening facilities for traders and customers
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM

NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December

Neither Bangladesh Bank nor the finance ministry had officially communicated with them despite a silent protest and memorandum submitted on May 6
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM

Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules

BSEC imposed the fines at a meeting chaired by its chairman today
21 May 2026, 20:43 PM

Productivity reforms key to restoring Bangladesh's growth: PRI

Bangladesh needs a new round of productivity-enhancing reforms to restore high and sustainable growth, as macroeconomic stabilisation alone will not suffice
21 May 2026, 16:49 PM

$15m investment comes for tent factory at Bepza economic zone

The factory will manufacture a wide range of outdoor products, including tents, canopies, backpacks, duffel bags, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, waterproof dry bags, inflatable pillows and mattresses, mosquito nets, carpets, mats, folding chairs, and storage baskets
20 May 2026, 18:47 PM

Bangladesh should modernise IP rules to attract more FDI: US diplomat

Shilpi Jha, senior commercial specialist and IP policy advisor for South Asia at the US embassy in New Delhi, attends AmCham roundtable
20 May 2026, 18:22 PM

Govt removing trade barriers with EU: commerce minister

EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller meets the minister
19 May 2026, 18:25 PM

BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cash-outs

Customers must complete a card transaction of up to Tk 500 and wait 24 hours before linking the card to an MFS account
19 May 2026, 17:59 PM

Ctg Chamber’s biennial election on May 23

The election will be held at the World Trade Center
18 May 2026, 20:22 PM

WB okays $350m financing for Bangladesh’s LNG-based energy security

The World Bank has approved $350 million in financing to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy security by supporting cost-effective mechanisms for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), as global fuel markets face volatility.
18 May 2026, 19:34 PM

Dhaka division receives half of Bangladesh’s March remittance: Central Bank report

Out of $3.75 billion, Dhaka received $1.85 billion, Ctg ranked second with $1.16 billion
17 May 2026, 17:10 PM

Bangladesh offers cost edge for Chinese firms: Bangladesh China Club VP

Bangladesh offers a competitive cost structure that enables Chinese firms to maintain global price dominance while relocating production, said Mohammad A Hafiz, vice president of the Bangladesh China Club Limited.
16 May 2026, 19:44 PM