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
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
Japan EPA to cost Bangladesh Tk 20cr annually
The newly signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan will cost Bangladesh less than Tk 20 crore annually in forgone import duties on Japanese goods, while potentially delivering substantial benefits through expanded exports and labour mobility to the world’s fifth-largest economy.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) plans to take the unprecedented step of directly inspecting properties offered as collateral for loans exceeding Tk 50 crore as Governor Ahsan H Mansur intensifies efforts to root out fraud and restore discipline to the crisis-hit banking sector.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Reserves cross $29b under IMF method
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves crossed $29 billion for the first time since the central bank began calculating the stock in line with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) method.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Abandoning reforms will bring people to streets again
The next elected government must continue the ongoing reform agenda in the country’s interest, or risk facing public backlash, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed warned yesterday.
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
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
Interim govt stabilised economy but fell short on reform
The interim government succeeded in preventing a deeper economic and geopolitical slide during a highly volatile period, but failed to translate that stability into meaningful institutional reform, transparency, and inclusive governance, said speakers at a policy dialogue on Saturday.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
India’s trade deals with EU and US demand action
Following the recent conclusion of a trade agreement between India and the European Union, and the prospect of tariff reductions under a US-India bilateral trade deal, fresh concerns have emerged among Bangladeshi exporters.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM