Inflation eased to 8.71 percent in March, offering slight relief to consumers, but analysts warn that prices may remain sticky in the coming months as the US-Israel war on Iran drives up costs and disrupts supply chains.

The current reduced corporate tax rates of 10 to 12 percent for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector may not last much longer, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan.

The government is set to borrow an additional Tk 5,000 crore from the banking sector through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials.

Bangladesh’s stock market fell to a nearly two-and-a-half-month low today, with the benchmark index dropping more than 2 percent amid rising concerns over global energy prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The association made the call in a press conference

The top 100 audit firms conduct approximately 87 percent of audits—an overwhelming majority of statutory audits—with individual partners at leading firms reportedly signing off on as many as 388 audits per year

Bangladesh's headline inflation fell to 8.71 percent in March from 9.13 percent in February,

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s preparedness to manage the transition

The government has been engaged in continuous “firefighting efforts” to stabilise the economy, he said

Prices of edible oil, sugar and spices have risen across major wholesale markets in Bangladesh over the past several weeks.

Contacted, Ashik Chowdhury said the original purpose was to create a platform where the prime minister would hear directly from businesses

Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based

The government seeks to procure another 200,000 tonnes of urea amid supply concerns centring on the unrest in the Middle East. US-Israel’s war on Iran has significantly disrupted the shipment of the major crop nutrient through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly one-third of global fertiliser trade.

The government has formed the first nine-member Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) aimed at resolving challenges in business by removing bottlenecks.

Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released yesterday.

Nepal’s first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, yesterday said Bangladesh and Nepal could significantly deepen economic ties, particularly in energy and cross-border trade, which can be largely facilitated by stronger regional cooperation involving India.

AHM Shafiquzzaman, former labour and employment secretary, has been elected president of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) for a two-year term (2026-28).

NRBC Bank PLC has completed 13 years of operations and stepped into its 14th year, reaffirming its commitment to good governance and inclusive banking.

Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released today.

The Private Sector Advisory Council has nine members