Abul Kalam Azad runs a small grocery shop, about thirty-five square feet, next to his home at Ratankandi union in Sirajganj Sadar upazila. Like many village shops, it stocks almost everything from rice and biscuits to soft drinks and bakery items.

Govt says moving away from the July-June cycle could reduce monsoon-related delays to infrastructure work

They want to invest in banking, renewable energy, food processing, tourism, education and healthcare

Bangladesh Bank issues a new directive today

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy

Although issues such as cargo handling and warehouses at airports do not fall directly under the jurisdiction of the commerce ministry, they are closely linked to the country’s trade and export activities

The new scale will be rolled out in two phases — the basic salary will be implemented in the first year, followed by house rent and other allowances in the second year

The central bank said banks will disburse Tk 60,000 crore in this fiscal year

All Airtel users will automatically become Cirkle customers, while their existing 016 numbers, services, packages and balances will remain unchanged

About 4.54 crore people in Bangladesh were moderately or severely food insecure during 2023-2025

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed rules for fruit imports, withdrawing the requirement for a 100 percent cash margin as stability returns to the foreign exchange market.

German companies slashed investments in the United States to ‌a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump administration policies fed uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners.

The dollar fell on Friday after data showed US retail sales unexpectedly declined in July, helping send the euro and sterling to multi-month highs, as traders weighed Federal Reserve policy.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday urged Lithuanian technology companies to explore investment and business opportunities in Bangladesh’s rapidly expanding ICT, fintech and other technology-driven sectors.

City Bank has approved a proposal to raise its authorised capital from Tk 2,000 crore to Tk 3,000 crore.

Bangladesh has the potential to build a robust Media & Entertainment industry worth more than Tk 10,000 crore.

An Indian measure limiting trucks to around 25 tonnes has disrupted supplies, traders say

The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has urged the government to introduce concessional tariffs, round-the-clock operations, and transit and refuelling facilities at Shah Amanat International Airport to unlock its full potential.

The government yesterday launched a fund with an initial size of Tk 400 crore to boost investment in the country’s startup ecosystem, attract local and international capital, and strengthen the venture capital industry.

The government has formed a 12-member committee to oversee the development of Bangladesh’s tea industry, which is facing financial strain from years of losses, high borrowing costs, falling exports, rising production expenses and low productivity.