Election rush lifts domestic air travel
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National Election 2026
Exports hold steady in January
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Light engineering fails to emerge as export frontier
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB buys $4.15b so far in FY26
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Stabilisation fund for stocks to stay in bank, be managed risk-free
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Stock market reforms stuck in red tape
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Japan finds rare earth in deep-sea sediment
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Panchagarh’s tourism potential remains untapped
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Strengthening audit compliance with ICAB and FRC collaboration
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Gold price may hit $6,300 an ounce by year-end
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Construction aggregate market grows sevenfold in a decade
The sale of construction aggregates is growing steadily in Bangladesh in tune with increasing infrastructure development and economic activities, according to industry insiders.
17 July 2023, 01:20 AM
Droughts hamper boat business
The lack of rain amid recurring heatwaves is hampering the wooden boat business in parts of Bangladesh as many inland waterbodies, such as canals and marshlands, have all but dried up.
17 July 2023, 01:10 AM
Exports continue to depend on five key markets
Five developed nations have continued to account for more than half of Bangladesh’s export earnings, highlighting the country’s narrow market base and the vulnerability it faces.
17 July 2023, 01:00 AM
New long-term USD loan facility for exporters, other firms
The central bank yesterday unveiled a long-term financing facility for private sector firms, mainly export-oriented manufacturers, to help them borrow in US dollars to purchase equipment and services needed to run sustainable operations.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Airlines grapple with rise in turbulent passengers
Viral videos of vulgar, intoxicated and violent airplane passengers have become common, but it is not just a social media trend: statistics confirm cases are on the rise.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Moody’s updates City Bank’s outlook
Moody’s Investors Service has released its latest credit opinion on City Bank, recognising its average profitability, and modest asset quality and capitalisation, which are balanced by its stable liquidity and improving deposit franchise.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Prime Bank inks deal with NZ Tex Group
Prime Bank Ltd and NZ Tex Group have signed a partnership agreement, enabling the latter’s employees to avail special credit rates, loan facilities and other banking services.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Brac Bank signs deal with Westin, Sheraton Dhaka
Brac Bank recently signed an employee banking agreement with The Westin Dhaka and Sheraton Dhaka, which are the prominent business entities of the Unique Hotel & Resort PLC in Bangladesh.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
AB Bank opens sub-branch in Bhola
AB Bank Ltd recently opened a sub-branch at Khan Jahan Shopping Complex on Sadar Road in Bhola Sadar.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Bengal Commercial Bank opens Borogola branch
Bengal Commercial Bank recently opened its 21st branch at Borogola in Bogura.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Asian buyers dominate luxury auctions in first half of 2023
Collectors from Asia contributed most to purchases at luxury auctions in the first half of the year, British auction house Christie’s told a press briefing on Wednesday.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Bank Asia, BB hold training for SME entrepreneurs
Bank Asia Limited, in association with Bangladesh Bank (BB), has organised a monthlong “Entrepreneurship Development Programme” for SME entrepreneurs in Cox’s Bazar.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Digital refinance scheme’s fund raised to Tk 500cr
Bangladesh Bank has raised the fund for the digital refinance scheme to Tk 500 crore from Tk 100 crore, dedicated for disbursement of “digital nano loan” among marginalised people.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Trust Bank’s profit jumps
Profits of Trust Bank rose sharply in the April-June period of the current calendar year, owing to higher income.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Bank Asia to invest in a digital bank
Bank Asia has decided to be a sponsor shareholder of a proposed digital bank by investing Tk 12.50 crore, said the private bank yesterday.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh will again seek duty benefits in US
Bangladesh will again urge the US for duty-free access as the tariff imposed on exports from the country is one the highest faced by goods entering the western nation, according to Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Demand for electric bikes gaining momentum
The demand for electric motorbikes is increasing in Bangladesh for being an eco-friendly and cost-effective mode of transport.
16 July 2023, 01:15 AM
Homeland Life Insurance: Over 37,000 clients unsure about settlement of claims
More than 37,000 clients of Homeland Life Insurance Company Ltd are facing uncertainty about whether they would get back their insured amount owing to a lack of liquidity at the insurer caused by alleged irregularities, the regulator found.
16 July 2023, 01:05 AM
Fareast Islami Life Ins facing steep debt
Firoza Begum, a resident of Shalmara village in Bhelabari union under Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat, opened a 12-year term policy with Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company some 15 years ago.
16 July 2023, 00:55 AM
IFAD Autos hits milestone in manufacturing vehicles
IFAD Autos Ltd, a commercial vehicle manufacturing and marketing company in Bangladesh, recently reached the milestone of producing 10,000 Ashok Leyland branded vehicles at its Dhamrai factory.
15 July 2023, 18:00 PM