Price of bottled soybean oil rises by Tk 5 a litre

The government has increased the maximum retail price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 5 to Tk 204 a litre, citing higher international prices and import costs.
2 September 2026

Govt to buy 70,000 tonnes of fertiliser for current Aman season

The government has significantly increased fertiliser imports to meet overall demand for the current Aman and Boro seasons
2 September 2026

Contracts of Agrani, BDBL, BASIC Bank managing directors cancelled

Separate letters confirmed that the government had approved the cancellation of the unexpired contractual terms of the managing directors of Agrani Bank, Md Anwarul Islam; BDBL, Md Jashim Uddin; and BASIC Bank, Md Kamruzzaman Khan
2 September 2026

18,000 customers apply to withdraw Tk 1,300 crore from Sammilito Islami Bank

Submissions of individual applications for deposit withdrawals started at the branches and sub-branches of the bank on September 1
2 September 2026

IAB and Shah Cement to build a new space for architecture, unveil Shah Cement Arena

The initiative reflects Shah Cement’s continued commitment to supporting the architectural community and contributing to platforms that encourage professional interaction, knowledge exchange and creative dialogue
2 September 2026

Banks’ bad loans surpass Tk 6 lakh crore again

At the end of June this year, bad loans in the banking sector stood at Tk 6,06,555 crore, which is 32.78 percent of the total disbursed loans
2 September 2026

BB pushes for passage of two banking laws

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has urged the government to take steps to place the proposed amendments to the Money Loan Court Act, 2003, and the proposed Distressed Asset Management Act, 2026, before the ongoing session of parliament.
2 September 2026

Rooftop solar gets new incentive package

The government has announced a special incentive package to encourage consumers to install rooftop solar power systems with battery storage, as part of its efforts to expand renewable energy and strengthen energy security.
2 September 2026

12 Bangladeshi firms showcase products at Paris apparel fair

Twelve prominent Bangladeshi apparel and textile companies are participating in “Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris-2026”, one of Europe’s largest apparel fairs, which kicked off at the Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in Paris on Monday, according to a press release from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
2 September 2026

Disease outbreak wipes out shrimp at 250 Batiaghata farms

Disease outbreaks have destroyed shrimp across hundreds of farms in Batiaghata of Khulna, with farmers reporting estimated losses of more than Tk 15 crore over the past one to one-and-a-half months.
2 September 2026

Luxury cars imported as old spare parts seized

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate has seized four luxury cars and key components of two other vehicles worth around Tk 12 crore, allegedly imported as used motor vehicle spare parts.
2 September 2026

ADB approves $175m for CHT power upgrade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $175 million concessional loan to expand reliable and affordable electricity access in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts.
2 September 2026

Mobile balance spending limit jumps 150%

Users can spend up to Tk 50,000 a year on smartphones, other devices and eligible services
2 September 2026

Commodity suppliers warn of shortages amid gas crisis

The country’s leading commodity importers and processors have urged the government to ensure uninterrupted gas and electricity supply to their factories, warning that disruption could trigger serious supply-chain problems nationwide.
2 September 2026

BSEC plans direct listing for firms with Tk 500cr turnover

Draft rules approved to attract firms to capital market
2 September 2026

Exports grew 13% in Aug on RMG rebound

Manufacturers say growth is partly explained by a low base last year, as gas and power shortages now disrupt production
2 September 2026

BB pushes for passage of two banking laws

Governor sends demi-official letter to finance minister in this regard
1 September 2026

Young workers in climate-vulnerable districts 21.7% less likely to have decent jobs: Study

SANEM-ActionAid research covers agriculture, RMG, construction and transport workers aged 15-35
1 September 2026

Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August

The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year
1 September 2026

Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises

The country’s leading commodity importers and processors have urged the government to ensure uninterrupted gas and electricity supply to their factories, warning that disruption could trigger serious supply-chain problems nationwide
1 September 2026