Banks will remain closed today after the interim government declared a public holiday as part of a three-day national mourning following the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

A five-member advisory committee was first formed to guide the reforms

The new rules came into effect on December 25

She breathed her last yesterday while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital

Bank Asia PLC has launched 10 Islamic banking windows simultaneously across the country on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a comprehensive Bank Resolution Scheme, setting out who will get priority access to deposits at the five merging shariah-based banks and how remaining funds will be refunded over time..The scheme also affects staff at the five merging banks, wh

Protest, turmoil, and punishment -- these three words defined Bangladesh’s revenue sector in 2025, a year marked by the split of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), a major source of government income..Following a mass uprising in August last year, the interim government launched long-awa

Khaleda Zia, who also served as chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, remained a central figure in national politics for decades

Study warns of pressure on profits

The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) will begin on January 1, 2026, bringing together local and international exhibitors.

The centrepiece of the year's reform agenda was the new Telecommunication Licensing Policy

In 2025, some macroeconomic indicators improved, but the mood on the ground did not.

Disclosures show Bangladesh delivers strong revenue for Grameenphone and Robi, alongside higher carbon emissions

Despite economic challenges, Bangladesh’s plastic industry remains resilient and continues to grow steadily, said Shamim Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

Prime Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Flowco Bangladesh Limited to introduce dedicated green financing facilities for petrol pump owners across Bangladesh.

Pubali Bank PLC recently held its “5th Managers’ Conference 2025” for managers of the Dhaka Central Region, aiming to motivate them to expand the bank’s business through improved service delivery.

Bank Asia PLC has celebrated the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.

Foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh surged by 133 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year, with most funding coming from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), European partners, and several other countries and organisations.

Farida also highlighted the importance of paying attention to issues arising from genetically modified organisms

A total of 324 pavilions, stalls and restaurants of various categories have been allocated