A year on, interim government stabilises economy but slows crucial reform initiatives

The DSEX gained 8.82 points, reaching 5,416.89 by 11:04 am

Emerging export item non-leather footwear remains largely unscathed after the US tariff storm, thanks to Bangladesh’s limited exposure to the American market and a stronger competitive position than some peers.

When we hear the word engineering, Germany naturally comes to mind. Mention technology, and Japan emerges. Talk about innovation and Silicon Valley in the United States takes centre stage.

The government has brought the “Moheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) Ordinance, 2025” into effect, marking the start of a new chapter in Moheshkhali Island’s planned transformation into a major energy and industrial hub.

Down payments start at 1% with grace periods reaching 3 years

Dhaka stocks snapped their eight-week winning streak last week owing to the negative performance of banking and other sector shares.

Bangladesh’s garment exports fell 11.92 percent from the previous quarter to $9.11 billion in the April–June period of the current fiscal year, according to the latest quarterly data from the central bank.

Job prospects unfulfilled as economic woes, lack of investment hinder growth

The interim government has taken initiatives to increase vulnerable group feeding assistance for the country’s fishermen, aiming to support their livelihoods during fishing bans.

The shift of the USA to reciprocal tariffs has shaken global trade. But for Bangladesh, it’s opened a rare window of opportunity

At least 20 people, including the head of the human resources (HR) department at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, were injured in a clash between the bank’s security personnel and recently terminated employees.

Chattogram port, the country’s main gateway to foreign trade, is grappling with a massive number of empty containers, far exceeding the capacity of designated yards, disrupting delivery and handling operations.

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange fell for the third consecutive session yesterday.

We have two kinds of brave people. One, the man who casually crosses a six-lane road while talking on the phone, blind to buses, rickshaws, and divine intervention.

Bangladesh’s food grain stock has reached an all-time high of 21.54 lakh tonnes, as strong Boro procurement and lower distribution in July helped shore up reserves.

Inflation edged up in July on declining in the preceding three months, driven primarily by rising food prices, according to government data, renewing concerns over mounting pressure on consumers amid persistent supply side challenges.

Despite recent data indicating a rise in the value of shrimp exports, industry insiders say the sector has yet to experience a meaningful revival, as shipment volumes have not shown significant growth.

The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) is investigating a complaint by Robi Axiata PLC against Grameenphone (GP), accusing the country’s largest mobile operator of abusing its dominant market position through predatory pricing and excessive subsidies.

One year into its tenure, the interim government has a record of stark contradictions. While it successfully pulled the economy back from the brink of collapse, it has profoundly failed to restore the confidence of investors, leaving the economic future in a state of vulnerable uncertainty.