WB to support job creation, inclusive growth

The multilateral lender said this in a statement as Johannes Zutt, its vice president for South Asia, concluded a three-day visit to Dhaka today
17 March 2026, 15:38 PM

Prime Bank promotes Nazeem A Choudhury to AMD post

M Nazeem A Choudhury has recently been promoted to  the post of additional managing director (AMD) of Prime Bank PLC.
17 March 2026, 03:06 AM

EBL, Proyash to support children with special needs

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) yesterday entered into a strategic partnership with Proyash Institute of Special Education to strengthen the school’s infrastructure for children with special needs.
17 March 2026, 03:03 AM

Upcoming WTO MC14: What is at stake for Bangladesh?

By any measure, the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14), scheduled for 26 to 29 March 2026 in Yaounde, Cameroon, is expected to be a watershed moment for the multilateral trading system (MTS),
17 March 2026, 02:59 AM

Gold prices steady

Gold prices were steady on Monday after paring a near 1 percent fall earlier in the session, as a softer dollar and safe-haven demand helped offset waning hopes of near‑term US interest rate cuts ​due to elevated energy prices.
17 March 2026, 02:36 AM

EPA policy delivery key to Japanese investment

The recently signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) holds significant potential to boost Japanese investment in Bangladesh,
17 March 2026, 02:01 AM

Solar could help save $3b in LNG cost in 25yrs: report

Bangladesh could save nearly $3 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import costs over 25 years by developing 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
17 March 2026, 01:56 AM

BB orders swift merger of five Islamic banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed administrators and officials to expedite the ongoing merger of five struggling shariah-based banks, including completing IT integration, as part of the wider banking sector reforms.
17 March 2026, 01:56 AM

Bida outlines plan to boost investment

The executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida), Ashik Chowdhury, has outlined a 180-day action plan aimed at strengthening the country’s investment climate through coordinated reforms across four key agencies.
17 March 2026, 01:54 AM

Eid nears, NBFI depositors still await refunds

Abdul Momen Chowdhury, a retired government official, invested all his savings in Aviva Finance and Prime Finance -- Tk 1.8 crore together with his wife. The 87-year-old suffers from serious health complications.
17 March 2026, 01:53 AM

Bangladesh’s cement producers reject US ‘overcapacity’ claims

Bangladeshi cement manufacturers have dismissed claims by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) last week over alleged industry overcapacity, insisting that the sector’s production reflects growing domestic demand driven by a decade of major infrastructure projects and the needs of a rapidly expanding economy.
17 March 2026, 01:51 AM

BB removes a director from Islami Bank board

He was appointed to the bank’s reconstituted board in August 2024
16 March 2026, 23:54 PM

Solar could help save $3 billion in LNG costs in 25 years: IEEFA

The international institute releases report on Iran tensions and Asia’s energy crisis
16 March 2026, 20:39 PM

528 flights cancelled at Dhaka airport in 17 days due to US-Israel war on Iran

Airspace closures across seven Middle Eastern countries disrupt air travel
16 March 2026, 20:33 PM

Bida outlines 180-day action plan for better investment climate

The roadmap targets coordinated reforms across four key agencies
16 March 2026, 19:45 PM

World Bank keen on continuing constructive partnership with Bangladesh

Says high-level delegation of the multilateral lender 
16 March 2026, 15:41 PM

BSEC clears merger of two Walton companies

The stock market regulator has said it has no objection to the proposed merger of two companies of Walton Group.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM

BB raises credit card loan limit to Tk 40 lakh

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has raised the maximum credit card loan limit for individuals to Tk 40 lakh from Tk 25 lakh for local use and has also doubled the unsecured credit card loan ceiling.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Sheltech celebrates 38th anniversary

Sheltech (Pvt) Ltd has celebrated its 38th anniversary, marking nearly four decades of contribution to the real estate sector.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Kayesh Chowdhury joins Bank Asia as DMD

Kayesh Chowdhury has joined Bank Asia PLC as deputy managing director (DMD) and zonal head – Chattogram, effective from March 11, 2026.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM