Islami Bank plunges into chaos as rival groups clash

The situation worsened when officials and Deputy Managing Director Miftah Uddin tried to enter the headquarters of the bank
11 August 2024

Steps to be taken to bring back laundered money: finance adviser

Banking rules were made, but none enforced or followed those, he says
10 August 2024

People face cash crunch as most ATMs run dry

Cash-carrier security agencies refrained from carrying cash amid fears of looting
10 August 2024

Bangladesh Bank governor resigns

Abdur Rouf Talukder resigned citing health reasons
9 August 2024

Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July

Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024

Investors cheer as stocks soar

Share prices rallied for a third consecutive session yesterday, with the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) registering a 5.44 percent spike, the highest jump in four and a half years.
8 August 2024

Protests break out at half a dozen banks

The bank officials’ demands include cancellations of illegal appointments and punishment of corrupt bank owners
8 August 2024

Islami Bank rejects cheque seeking to withdraw Tk 548cr 

Islami Bank Bangladesh today rejected a cheque of a little-known company seeking to withdraw Tk 548 crore
7 August 2024

Stocks extend gaining momentum

Investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks
7 August 2024

Bangladesh economy faces fresh risks from political volatility: S&P

Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says
7 August 2024
7 August 2024

Stocks jump for second consecutive day

The DSEX surged 1.2% until 11.50am
7 August 2024

Deputy governors abandon offices as protests flare up at Bangladesh Bank

Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigns, while others are on the way out
7 August 2024

Dhaka stocks rise 3.77%, a 3.5-year high

BSEC chairman skipped office today
6 August 2024

Bangladesh Bank now fully open to journalists: BB deputy governor

The Economic Reporters’ Forum meets BB officials
6 August 2024

Islami Bank employees demonstrate in front of bank's HQ

They said they were deprived of official benefits and promotions over the last 15 years
6 August 2024

Banks to remain closed for three days from tomorrow

The government announced three-day public holiday from tomorrow
4 August 2024

Kamalapur ICD-bound container congestion hits Ctg port

The port yard now has 2,346 TEUs of containers, up from its capacity to store 876 TEUs
3 August 2024

Bangladesh once again second biggest global RMG exporter: WTO

The country now holds 7.4% of global market garment share
3 August 2024

Forex reserves decline by $1.3 billion in a month

Reserves stood at $20.48 billion on July 31, down from $21.78 billion a month ago
1 August 2024