External debt rose slightly to $113.5b in Q4 of 2025
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Economy
Akij Food gets nod to raise Tk 500cr through bonds
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Economy
First commercial crocodile farm gasping for survival
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Economy
Veon eyes satellite-based call service in Bangladesh
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Economy
Govt buys LNG at lower rates as global prices cool
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Economy
NBR misses Jul-Feb revenue target by 28% despite growth
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Economy
Gold prices drop by Tk 36,000 per bhori in three weeks
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Economy
One-third of listed firms saw sales decline in FY25
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Economy
Gold sees Tk 36,000 price cut in three weeks
25 March 2026, 19:05 PM
Business
Domestic air travellers to pay Tk 1,000-1,050 more on existing fares
25 March 2026, 18:38 PM
Aviation
BB officials protest delay in autonomy decision
Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials yesterday held a protest rally on the central bank premises, expressing dissatisfaction over the non-approval of the proposed amendment to the Bangladesh Bank Order during the tenure of the interim government.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt stops tobacco cultivation in Halda river basin
The interim government has completely halted tobacco cultivation this year in Manikchhari upazila of Khagrachhari district in the Halda river basin area.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Rafiul Islam appointed DMD of Uttara Bank
Md Rafiul Islam has recently been appointed deputy managing director (DMD) of Uttara Bank PLC.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Barriers to economic growth
It is difficult for an economy to grow when the engines of growth themselves suffer from fundamental defects.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Inefficiency, poor planning waste 80% of health budget
Bangladesh’s healthcare system has become capable of meeting the majority of domestic demand, but chronic mismanagement and poor planning are draining nearly four-fifths of the sector’s public spending, according to AM Shamim, general secretary of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
US to lower tariff for Bangladesh from 20% to 19%
The two countries signed a deal moments ago
9 February 2026, 22:53 PM
RMG exports to non-traditional markets dip nearly 5%
Shipments fall to $3.77b in Jul-Jan as demand weakens
9 February 2026, 20:56 PM
Forex reserves cross $29 billion this month as per IMF method
It hit $29.47 billion today
9 February 2026, 20:34 PM
Bangladesh Bank plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown
The central bank will no longer rely solely on commercial banks' internal valuations
9 February 2026, 17:55 PM
BRAC Bank rolls out Google Pay for Visa credit cards
BRAC Bank is offering a 20 percent cashback on the first Google Pay transaction
9 February 2026, 17:49 PM
Fisheries ministry halts tobacco cultivation in Halda River basin
Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources
9 February 2026, 17:21 PM
Bangladesh, US all set to sign reciprocal tariff deal tonight
Under the agreement, the tariff rate on Bangladeshi products may fall to 18 percent from the current 20 percent
9 February 2026, 15:13 PM
BB warns political risks, banking stress may weigh on growth outlook
BB issued a warning in its monetary policy for January–June 2026
9 February 2026, 12:22 PM
Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% but cuts deposit rate to spur lending
BB cut its Standing Deposit Facility rate by 50 basis points to 7.5 percent.
9 February 2026, 11:19 AM
Beyond reform on paper
There is value in documentation, especially in moments of political flux. The interim government’s decision to record reform steps -- no matter how technical, incremental, or seemingly minor -- signals seriousness about institutional change.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Myriad promises, mixed delivery
Interim government undertook 77 financial and economic reforms, stabilising market conditions but leaving many structural changes incomplete
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh to buy four vessels from China at Tk 2,486cr
Bangladesh has signed a framework agreement with China to buy four vessels from the country, worth Tk 2,486.31 crore (RMB 1.67 billion).
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Daily MFS transfers capped at Tk 10,000 until February 12
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has imposed strict limits on person-to-person transactions through mobile financial services (MFS) ahead of the parliamentary election on February 12, capping daily transfers at Tk 10,000 to prevent misuse of the platforms during the period.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
MTB to raise Tier-1 capital of Tk 346cr
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has approved a proposal to raise Tier-I capital amounting to Tk 346 crore to further strengthen the bank’s core capital base.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM