Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?

Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022
4 October 2025, 14:51 PM

As bond yields fall, will lending rate decline?

Bangladesh Bank has been maintaining a contractionary monetary policy stance for nearly two years to bring down inflation
2 October 2025, 14:40 PM

Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply

Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below Tk 20 per kilogramme from Tk 25 a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut..Stakeholders blame the government for failing to implement its announced measures, including a mi
2 October 2025, 14:33 PM

City Bank gets $75 million from AIIB, NDB

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the New Development Bank (NDB), two global multilateral development banks, will provide City Bank PLC $75 million in long-term financing for private sector projects with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure..T
2 October 2025, 12:38 PM

ADB signs $30m sustainability-linked loan with Envoy Textiles

Sustainability-linked loan advances Envoy’s yarn production and solar energy capacity
2 October 2025, 06:20 AM

Gold hits record high on US govt shutdown

Gold prices rose to hit a new record high on Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand as the US government shut down most operations, while growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month added to the metal’s appeal.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to revamp fisheries policy eyeing chemical-free fish

The interim government is seeking to introduce sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector,  aiming to ensure  safe fish free of chemical, microbiological and hazardous elements.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Overdue farm loans rise sharply despite higher recovery

.Overdue loans given by banks to the farm sector rose further in July, signalling growing repayment stress and rising credit risk in the agricultural sector, according to a Bangladesh Bank (BB) report released this week...Unpaid loans almost doubled to Tk 23,806 crore at the en
1 October 2025, 15:27 PM

Foreign workers must get security clearance via Bida OSS

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has made it mandatory for every foreign investor and employee to obtain security clearance for work permits exclusively through Bida’s One Stop Service (OSS) portal.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025, 15:49 PM

Spotify founder Ek to step down as CEO to focus on long-term strategy

The company adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals
30 September 2025, 15:28 PM

Punish delinquent companies and let others do business: Farashuddin

Create a congenial environment to let the economy grow, says the former BB governor
30 September 2025, 13:39 PM

Local berth operators want to invest in Ctg port’s oldest terminal

They will form a consortium of local and foreign investors to redevelop and operate the terminal for 25 to 30 years
30 September 2025, 08:43 AM

Gold sets fresh record, crosses Tk 195,000

According to Bajus, the price has increased by Tk 525 per bhori compared to the previous rate
29 September 2025, 15:35 PM

Bangladesh’s image abroad has improved now: finance adviser

Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated academic activities at ERF Institute
29 September 2025, 14:35 PM

How to file income tax return online – a step by step guideline

From August 4 onwards, every taxpayer must file income tax return online
29 September 2025, 10:16 AM

Asiatic Laboratories to build 32-storey tower in Dhaka

Asiatic Laboratories Ltd, a Dhaka-based pharmaceutical company, has approved the construction of a 32-storey building in Dhaka's Tejgaon commercial area.
28 September 2025, 20:20 PM

Apex Footwear’s profit falls 23%

Apex Footwear Ltd has reported a sharp decline in annual profit, prompting the company to recommend a lower cash dividend compared with the previous year.
28 September 2025, 20:09 PM

Sector leaders call for sustainability on World Tourism Day

Eco-tourism, heritage preservation, and stronger collaboration stressed at Dhaka roundtable
28 September 2025, 12:55 PM

Envoy Textiles’ profits double to Tk 140 crore

Based on the higher profits, the board of directors declared a 30 percent cash dividend for shareholders
28 September 2025, 11:17 AM