Govt launches pension management system
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Business
No need for ‘forceful’ rate rises: ECB’s Lagarde
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gold slips over 2% as dollar holds firm on Fed rate-hike expectations
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Banks can now transfer consumer loans directly to vendors
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Non-bank loans rose 2% in Jan-Mar
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Saudi-run Patenga terminal to operate at full capacity from July
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Inland waterway fees hiked, raising concerns over essential costs
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Restoring SME confidence
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Poultry sector gets new policy after 18 years
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Policy rate unlikely to change amid high inflation
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Heidelberg Materials Bangladesh returns to profit in Q3
Basic and diluted earnings per share stood at Tk 0.16
26 October 2025, 10:19 AM
Premier Cement profit plunges 82% in FY25
The cement maker posted consolidated earnings per share of Tk 1.29
26 October 2025, 10:19 AM
From promise to proof: Mutual Trust Bank’s 26-year journey of reliability
As it enters 27th year, the bank is focusing on digitalisation and maintaining its reputation for trust
25 October 2025, 20:52 PM
Dhaka income almost twice the national average: DCCI
The estimate was based on district-wise GDP data from 2011 published by BBS
25 October 2025, 20:51 PM
Dozens of zombie firms still trading as if nothing is wrong
Regulators say investors are free to trade bad shares, while analysts urge a market clean-up
25 October 2025, 19:45 PM
Farm credit up 28% in August, overdue loans nearly double
Agricultural credit disbursement rose in August, but mounting loan defaults have raised concern about the long-term health of the country's rural finance system..Scheduled banks disbursed Tk 2,672 crore in agricultural loans during August, an increase of more than 28 percent compared with
25 October 2025, 15:05 PM
DCCI to develop Economic Position Index
EPI is a composite indicator developed by economists to measure a country's overall economic health
25 October 2025, 11:35 AM
Dhaka stocks end two‑week slide on earnings, dividend‑driven buying
The DSEX gained 30.47 points to finish at 5,149.89
25 October 2025, 11:22 AM
5 things to know before paddle steamer returns to Dhaka‑Barishal route
Century‑old PS Mahsud will return to the Dhaka‑Barishal river route next month
25 October 2025, 10:41 AM
First consignment of 440,000 tonnes of US wheat arrives
The consignment on MV Norse Stride contains 57,000 tonnes of grain
25 October 2025, 08:59 AM
IMF lauds Bangladesh’s reserve build-up, but to assess policy alignment
An IMF mission is expected to visit Bangladesh this month
25 October 2025, 08:28 AM
Mimi, nostalgia and new bites
Local, global brands offer treats for all budgets, with young people driving the demand
24 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Rangamati's hanging bridge reopens to tourists after three months
Bridge was submerged due to rise in Kaptai Lake’s water level
24 October 2025, 17:01 PM
Inflation outpaces wage growth for 44th month
For nearly four years, prices in Bangladesh have been rising faster than people’s pay. Every month, workers earned a little more on paper, but that extra money did not stretch as far in the market. Now, for the past two months, even the pace of income growth has started to slow, making an already difficult situation even worse for low- and middle-income families.
23 October 2025, 19:45 PM
ILO ratification major step, but enforcement key: rights groups
Bangladesh’s ratification of three key conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is seen as a major step towards improving labour rights and workplace safety, but experts say it also brings new responsibilities for the government and employers to ensure proper enforcement and le
23 October 2025, 19:44 PM
BB to evaluate major banks twice a year
Like a full health checkup, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will now evaluate the stability of systemically important banks, lenders whose collapse could severely harm the country’s financial system and economy, twice a year.
23 October 2025, 19:38 PM
Tk 4,000cr gas lost in FY25
Enough gas to keep 30 lakh kitchen burners alight for an entire year went up in smoke as system losses in fiscal year 2024-25.
23 October 2025, 19:36 PM
HC bars trade, town association groups from Ctg chamber’s polls
The election will be held on November 1
23 October 2025, 15:00 PM
Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank
The company will soon apply to introduce “Munafa Digital Bank”
23 October 2025, 13:27 PM
ILO ratification demands labour reforms in Bangladesh
The rights groups welcome the move as a long-overdue response to workers’ demands
23 October 2025, 12:59 PM