Dollar hits lowest since end-July

The dollar hit a five-week low on Monday as investors looked ahead to a raft of US labour market data this week that could affect expectations for the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing path.
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt’s bank borrowing falls amid weak ADP spending

Low development spending leads to a sharp decline in government borrowing
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Universal social protection more urgent than ever’

The urgency to establish a universal social protection system has never been greater for Bangladesh, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said yesterday, as the country moves towards upper-middle-income status.
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Remittance rises 9% in August

Bangladesh's remittance inflow continues upward trend with 9 percent growth
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh enters 5G era with limited rollout

5G technology makes its debut in Bangladesh after years of delays
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank buys nearly $1b from market as dollar falls

Between 13 July and August, the central bank bought $948 million from commercial banks through seven auctions
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Have missing containers shaken Ctg port’s credibility?

Chattogram port, Bangladesh’s busiest maritime gateway, plays a central role in the country’s trade, handling nearly 95 percent of imports and exports. Its smooth operation is critical not only for the $100 billion maritime trade it facilitates annually but also for the broader competitiveness of Bangladesh’s economy as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status.
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

LDC graduation: Leveraging deferment for a stronger future

Ahead of the country’s scheduled graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in November next year, former BGMEA president Rubana Huq says Bangladesh needs at least another five years to prepare for the transition.
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Speed up logistics reforms to sustain trade growth: stakeholders

Regulators, global operators, and economic experts at the event discussed how Bangladesh can address persistent bottlenecks in trade
1 September 2025, 12:20 PM

BB extends Tk 1,000cr refinancing scheme for wheat, maize to 2027

Landless, small and marginal farmers and sharecroppers will be eligible for collateral-free loans of up to Tk 2 lakh
1 September 2025, 11:21 AM

Dhaka stocks snap two-day rally as turnover falls

The DSEX declined 10.60 points, to close at 5,583.78
1 September 2025, 11:13 AM

DCCI team to join Taiwan agriculture expo

The team will explore smart solutions in agriculture, aquaculture, livestock and feed, cold-chain, agro-food, and sustainable farming
1 September 2025, 10:36 AM

Grameenphone launches 5G

Earlier, Robi launched its 5G network in select areas of Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet
1 September 2025, 10:10 AM

Islami Bank profit plunges 87% in Apr-Jun

The profit decline follows the bank’s performance in 2024, when it plummeted 83% year on year
1 September 2025, 09:54 AM

Bangladesh must ensure minimum protection for all citizens: planning adviser

Planning adviser calls for an end to fragmented social safety net schemes
1 September 2025, 08:36 AM

Tax official suspended for allegedly taking Tk 38 lakh bribe

IRD suspends assistant commissioner of taxes for alleged bribery
1 September 2025, 03:53 AM

Startup Bangladesh appoints new MD

Startup Bangladesh Limited, the sole government-owned venture capital company under the ICT Division, has appointed Nurul Hai as its new managing director (MD).
1 September 2025, 03:04 AM

Fixing capital crisis of local banking sector

Bangladesh's banking sector faces a Tk 1.71 lakh crore capital shortfall
31 August 2025, 18:00 PM

ICCB team off to Melbourne for World Chambers Congress

An 11-member delegation from ICC Bangladesh, led by President Mahbubur Rahman, has left for Melbourne, Australia, to attend the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC) from 2-4 September 2025.
31 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Stocks hit 11-month high

Stocks closed higher for the second day in a row yesterday, with the main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) reaching the highest level in nearly a year.
31 August 2025, 18:00 PM