Readers showed curiosity that cut across policy, pocketbook and people

2025 Recap

A full economic turnaround may take time, as any new government will need time to implement policies

When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket

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.

Economists say many of the changes that transformed the country's economy began during her years in power

The scheme also affects staff at the five merging banks

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has expanded its retail footprint across the country to bring more unbanked people under formal banking services.

Green Delta Insurance PLC won a gold award at the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Best Presented Annual Reports (BPA) Awards 2025 in the Insurance category.

Electro Mart Limited has recently launched a sales and display centre for electronics and home appliance brands Konka, Gree and Haiko in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.

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.

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

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.