The government is set to import 115,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Canada, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, aiming to build up stocks amid concerns over the supply of the vital crop nutrient due to the US-Israel war on Iran and China’s export ban.

After LDC graduation, Bangladesh will move directly into the Enhanced Preferences tier of the DCTS, under which 92 percent of goods will continue to qualify for duty-free access to the UK market

By way of gift, the shares will be given outside the trading system of the exchange within the next 30 working days with effect from August 17, 2026

Leaders of the BTMA, along with those of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), attended the meeting

The central bank issued the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediator Enlistment Guidelines, 2026, five months after it issued a notification on the selection of mediators for pre-suit mediation to enable banks to recover mounting bad loans

Bangladesh is exploring possible cooperation with AirAsia in ground handling and airport management at the country’s international airports, alongside potential investment in the civil aviation sector.

The proposed MRC could provide long-term refinancing to financial institutions, enabling them to expand their mortgage lending operations and potentially making housing finance more accessible

Factory owners said gas pressure had declined gradually before the current crisis, forcing them to operate in shifts

The study assessed the share of electricity demand that factories can fulfil through rooftop solar

The regulator has also downgraded five officials to the lowest level, a senior BSEC official confirmed

The government has set out a five-year plan to clean up the banking sector, with a focus on recovering bad loans, tightening supervision, improving governance and restoring depositor confidence.

Post and Telecommunications Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam yesterday urged mobile phone operators to improve their services, saying call drops, uneven rural network coverage and mobile package validity are among the main complaints from users.

Expiring unused data, SMS delays among issues raised at BTRC hearing

Big factories and industries hoping to save money by buying electricity directly from private power plants, instead of the national grid, may find those savings shrink sharply if a new set of proposed fees are implemented, according to an analysis of the proposals.

Bangladesh and Malaysia have discussed ways to strengthen tourism ties by easing visa procedures, increasing direct flights and creating more opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia’s hospitality sector.

Gold rose as US Treasury yields eased on Wednesday, with investors awaiting minutes of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting for fresh clues on its monetary policy outlook. Spot gold rose 0.6 percent to $4,359.58 per ounce by 0737 GMT, after falling nearly 2 percent in the previous session due to higher Treasury yields, while US gold futures slipped 0.2 percent to $4,413.40.

Oil prices hit a three-week high on Wednesday as uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing supply disruptions supported the market. Brent crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.49 percent, to $91.47 by 0754 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 45 cents, or 0.53 percent, to $85.39 a barrel.

Bangladesh Bank has approved National Credit and Commerce Bank (NCC Bank) to convert 20 conventional banking branches into full-fledged Islamic banking branches.

On July 21, a fire during a ship-to-ship transfer damaged the cabling on one boiler aboard a leased floating terminal off Moheshkhali.

Remittances channelled through Islamic banks fell 27 percent year-on-year to $448 million in June 2026, according to a Bangladesh Bank (BB) report.