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.

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.

Indian farmers have expressed concern that New Delhi has made too many concessions to Washington after the two countries brokered a new trade deal that would lower tariffs.

Bangladesh’s economy may have expanded at its slowest pace in January 2026 compared to the last seven months, as the latest Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed a marginal easing in momentum amid softer manufacturing exports.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to announce its monetary policy for January-June of the current fiscal year today, just two days before the national election.

The interim government has passed the much-talked-about reform plan to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on to the next elected government.

With Ramadan beginning in just over a week, a period when demand for essentials typically surges, households are facing mounting pressure from rising prices.

Adviser Bashir says annual payments may be Tk 1,500-2,000cr

In January, PMI slipped by 0.3 points from the previous month to 53.9

Food inflation jumped to 8.29 percent, up from 7.71 percent a month earlier

Md Ahteshamul Haque Khan has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), respectively, of Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) yesterday expressed grave concern over the deadlock at Chattogram port and urged the government to ensure the swift resumption of operations to facilitate normal trade.

The Ministry of Agriculture has approved six new rice varieties, including two hybrids, for nationwide cultivation, aiming to boost production and strengthen food security for a growing population.

Amid Bangladesh’s fragmented preparation for LDC graduation, and at a time when unpredictable global geopolitical dynamics are reshaping competitiveness, some quietly consequential and rather rare good news has emerged from the United Kingdom.

More than 76 percent of voters see development as building new roads, bridges and culverts, according to a survey, even as major political parties increasingly speak of sustainable development.

Bangladesh is scheduled to sign a trade agreement with the United States tomorrow aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs, with commitments to import more American goods to narrow a trade imbalance heavily favouring Bangladesh.

Two shop owner groups representing markets and shopping malls across the country are divided over whether businesses should remain open or close during the national election on February 12.

The signing of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan marks a historic milestone in Bangladesh’s trade diplomacy, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said yesterday.

Sales of prescription allergy drugs have surged more than any other types of medicine since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangladesh is scheduled to sign a trade agreement with the United States on Monday aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs, with commitments to import more American goods to narrow a trade imbalance heavily favouring Bangladesh.