Competition in public procurement has intensified after amending the government procurement rules, with the number of bids per tender rising to 8.5 by the end of last year from just 2.7 three months earlier, according to government data.

The progress is reflected in a stable exchange rate, a build-up of foreign reserves, and moderate improvements in inflation

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) yesterday held its “Annual Town Hall 2026” in Dhaka.

Md Omar Faruk Khan, managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, has received the “Lifetime Excellence in Islamic Banking Leadership Award” at the Global NRB Awards-2025 for his outstanding contribution and dynamic leadership in the Islamic banking sector.

BRAC Bank has appointed Md Asif Bin Idris to the post of deputy managing director (DMD) and head of corporate, commercial and institutional banking, effective from December 30, 2025.

Bangladesh Bank has promoted Md Waheduzzaman Sardar and Mahmudun Nabi to the post of director, according to separate office order  issued on Thursday by the central bank.

Electro Mart Group, a manufacturer of Konka, Gree and Haiko electronics products in Bangladesh, has won the “SDG Champion Prize 2025” for its contribution to achieving key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Prime Bank PLC has signed a $20 million term loan agreement with the Invest In Visions Microfinance Fund, a Germany-based impact investor.

Bangladesh operates one of the most fragmented education systems in the world

Officially, NEIR is described as a regulatory system, not a surveillance mechanism

The tax system is a vital foundation for the socio-economic structure

Reinstates current rates for the next six months

Sk Bashir Uddin sits with the leaders of Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association

The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) is built on three core identifiers: IMEI, MSISDN, and IMSI

The stories stood out for their impact and relevance

He made the remarks after visiting the BTRC headquarters in Dhaka

Says chairman of jute spinners’ association

The 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) opened yesterday, showcasing locally made products to both domestic and international buyers.

VAT remains the single largest source of government revenue

Says industry leaders, experts