Citing three major economic challenges, the government has prepared its position paper ahead of a United Nations hearing on Bangladesh’s request to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.

Bangladesh is projected to record a higher gross domestic product per capita than India in 2026

Appointment made through gazette after two-month vacancy

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president

Says a report by UN agencies, EU and others

Instead of raising rates, the trade body recommended broadening the tax base to bring more individuals and businesses

The support will help Bangladesh implement key reforms aimed at expanding coverage, improving efficiency, and strengthening protection for vulnerable groups, particularly women

Grameenphone posted a rise in profit in the first quarter of 2026 despite a decline in revenue, reflecting strong cost discipline and operational efficiency amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.

Oil prices extended their gains on Thursday, rising more than $1 ‌in the wake of stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

One evening in Dhaka, a man shouted “chor, chor” and “dhor, dhor”, and within seconds a crowd appeared with the efficiency of a flash sale.

Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) has received a lukewarm response to its tender to import 200,000 tonnes of urea for replenishing stock ahead of the Aman season, a top official said yesterday.

Shoemaker Bata is strengthening its presence in Bangladesh, promising to “democratise” footwear by making quality, design and comfort accessible to all, not just a narrow segment of buyers, according to the group CEO.

The government is set to lease out six state-owned jute mills by December this year in a bid to revive idle industrial units, attract fresh investment, and create employment opportunities.

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.

Boro paddy accounts for nearly 55 percent of Bangladesh’s yearly rice production

Bangladesh’s macroeconomic outlook is fragile as it faces three concurrent adverse external headwinds, including the Middle East crisis and the country’s impending graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category, said the Policy Research Institute (PRI) of Bangladesh yesterday.

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.

According to the IDRA Act, a person cannot be appointed as chairman if they are 67 years old or above

His four‑month tenure begins on April 28

The mobile phone operator made Tk 662 crore in the first quarter of 2026