BRAC Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in the country, posted higher profits in the first quarter of its financial year 2025, driven by increased investment and interest income.

The government has issued an ordinance amending the Grameen Bank Act 2013, curtailing its control over Grameen Bank and extending the work area of the microcredit institution to urban areas.

It is a matter of great concern that Bangladesh has been experiencing widespread corruption for many years at almost all levels, impacting the growth of the economy and the country as a whole.

A diverse group of political parties yesterday called upon the interim government to bring about sweeping reforms to investment policies and procedures to restore investor confidence and pave the way for sustainable economic growth in Bangladesh.

The construction of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram has gained momentum nearly a decade after its initiation, as Dhaka and Beijing look to strengthen bilateral ties and punishing Trump tariffs prompt Chinese manufacturers to consider relocating factories.

The contribution of services and import-dependent items to Bangladesh’s headline inflation increased slightly in March 2025, while the influence of non-perishable goods and domestically sourced items declined, according to a Bangladesh Bank report titled “Inflation Dynamics in Bangladesh: January–March 2025”.

The government is planning to significantly reduce its bank borrowing target in the upcoming fiscal year as it aims to narrow the budget deficit by scaling down the overall budget size.

If you visit the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), you will find it difficult to make your way through the crowded corridors between the wards. Patients lie on narrow, makeshift beds along both sides, while doctors, hospital staff, visitors, and treatment seekers shuffle through the chaos.

The central bank is likely to issue a circular in this regard today.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) is set to issue a Tk 800 crore bond to strengthen its capital.

A day after issuing an ordinance that dissolved the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Internal Resources Division as part of reforming the tax system, the Chief Adviser’s office issued a clarification.

The taskforce is chaired by PPRC Executive Chairman Hossain Zillur Rahman

Today, Chinese firm Qingdao Dongfang agreed to invest $4.5 million in Ishwardi EPZ

The payment had been held up over Dhaka’s failure to meet key reform targets

The DSEX lost 46.97 points to close at 4,874.58

The separation of policy and operational functions is a good step. It reflects international best practices

His remarks came a day after the interim government issued an ordinance abolishing the NBR and creating two separate divisions under the finance ministry

The DSEX gained 12.40 points to reach 4,933.96 as of 11:28 am

The plans were sought by the Idra through letters sent at the end of March this year

An ordinance published last night disbands NBR and creates two new divisions