China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.

Causing some trepidation in the hearts of Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector leaders is the newly imposed 37 percent tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi imports. The move comes just as the economy was finding its feet after a regime change, making it a moment of critical reflection for the industry.

The New Development Bank established by the BRICS has planned to raise its lending to Bangladesh development projects to $1 billion this year, a senior official of the Shanghai-based multilateral lender said yesterday.

Bangladesh’s banking sector, once celebrated for its contribution to economic growth, is currently facing a crisis. The sharp increase in non-performing loans (NPLs), severe liquidity issues, and persistent governance scandals have placed several banks on the brink of failure. This precarious situation not only threatens the stability of the financial system but also undermines public trust. In such a challenging environment, the concept of “bridge bank” emerges as a potential solution.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a circular on Tuesday extending, till the end of 2026, the tenure of a Tk 200 crore fund that each bank was individually allowed to create in order to make investments in the stock market.

After declining for each of the past three months, overall inflation in Bangladesh increased slightly in March, driven by an uptick in non-food prices, government data shows.

Bangladesh has the potential to attract significant investment and generate millions of jobs by carrying out key reforms in four promising sectors -- green readymade garments (RMG), housing for the middle class, paint and dyes, and digital financial services, according to a new report by the World Bank Group.

The United States is losing its market share in cotton exports to Bangladesh amid concerns about logistics and the lengthy shipment duration for American cotton, according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

A delegation of Korean investors said in a meeting with the chief adviser

The pharmaceuticals will be commercialised under Renata’s branding

The October-December period posted highest growth in three quarters

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase approved the five procurement proposals

However, food inflation reduced to 8.93 percent in March, down from 9.24 percent a month ago

Turnover rose 3 percent from the previous session to Tk 483.61 crore,

PRI of Bangladesh organised the discussion at its office in the capital

Market breadth was positive, with 222 scrips advancing, 72 declining, and 86 remaining unchanged

The indices of stock markets in Bangladesh exhibited a mixed performance for the second consecutive day yesterday. .Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a decline, while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a modest rise amid growing concerns over a hike in trade tariffs by the US..

The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off yesterday with the view to shining a spotlight on the country’s evolving investment landscape to global investors.

Asian and European equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession.