Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of recovery, but weak private sector credit growth, falling investments, and reduced imports of capital machinery have slowed momentum, according to a new report by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).

In August last year, when the current governor took charge of the central bank, basic banking services were in turmoil. In parts of Dhaka, ATMs were out of service, and some cash-strapped banks were unable to honour cheques for as little as Tk 5,000.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged Malaysian investors to invest in Bangladesh, saying that the interim government had taken a series of measures to create a business-friendly environment.

Dhaka aims for $63.5b in exports, capitalising on new US tariff regime

These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels

It can be sourced from any country, he says

India already enjoys a substantial bilateral trade surplus, he says

The company will produce various household storage, decoration and related products

The DSEX declined 28.60 points to settle at 5,315.44

All scheduled banks are required to formulate their own annual agricultural credit programmes

Now a litre will cost Tk 150, down from Tk 169

Business leaders suggest deferring LDC graduation for a more stable transition

The target is 16.5% higher than the overall receipt in the previous fiscal year

The DSEX gained 34.41 points, reaching 5,378.46 by 11:36 am

Bangladesh's rice imports surged to a seven-year high in the last fiscal year (FY25) of 2024-25, driven by a shortfall in domestic production, according to official data.

The long-awaited biennial election for the board of directors of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for 2025-26 and 2026-27 will be held on November 1.

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange continued its downward run yesterday, extending its losses for the fifth consecutive day.

US semiconductor giants Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have agreed to pay the United States government 15 percent of their revenue from selling artificial intelligence chips to China, according to media reports Sunday.

In Bangladesh, ambition is never in short supply. Our people are naturally enterprising. We have all seen small ventures grow into respectable businesses, sometimes with nothing more than a smartphone, determination and a good idea. But we also tend to follow trends too quickly. The moment one e-commerce or f-commerce business takes off, many others rush in. If a delivery app gains traction, a dozen more appear. If a ride-sharing company makes it big, suddenly everyone wants a share of the same market.

From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.