Banks no longer making most of their money from lending
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When monetary policy cannot fully transmit
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Remittances hit record $35.5b in FY26, but growth slows
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BB model sees inflation surpassing its FY27 ceiling
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US wheat to cost $24/tonne more than open tender rate
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Bourses get power to set market-control parameters
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Ctg port posts record cargo handling, revenue in FY26
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Why salaried taxpayers should prepare for tax filing now
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IT sector experts call for extended tax holiday
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Banks losing funds due to weak governance
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Thanks to the treasury managers in banks
I perused the 2024 audited financials of Citibank, N.A., Bank Alfalah, Habib Bank, and Commercial Bank of Ceylon in the newspapers last week.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Investor confidence the ultimate casualty of BSEC confrontation
The ongoing standoff at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) that kicked off on Wednesday last week could be described as a battle on thin ice.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Last BGMEA polls had nearly 900 fake voters’
In the last election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at least 900 persons who were not members of the trade body were incorporated in the voter list, said a Forum Panel leader of the BGMEA yesterday.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh needs one lakh flats annually
Bangladesh requires around 100,000 new apartments every year. Despite having the capacity to meet this demand, realtors can only supply 8 percent of the required units, leaving a substantial gap.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Aarong’s flagship store draws heavy footfall
Aarong, a popular lifestyle brand, unveiled one of the world’s largest craft stores on Friday, captivating customers and garnering an overwhelmingly positive response.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Macroeconomic policies amid interim incumbency
Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Food subsidies raised by nearly 12%
For several months, food inflation had also remained in double digits
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi firms partner with Starlink
Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Aarong’s new store draws heavy footfall amid Ramadan shopping rush
"This store is a proud testament to Bangladesh moving boldly into the future," said Tamara Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises, according to a press release.
8 March 2025, 13:48 PM
Empowering women in small businesses can drive Bangladesh’s progress
On International Women's Day 2025, the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) underscored the need to support women entrepreneurs and ensure adequate nutrition to sustain their contributions, according to a press release.
8 March 2025, 10:59 AM
Admin cadres seek action against protesting BSEC staff
The association stated that such indiscipline is a violation of the law and a punishable offence.
8 March 2025, 10:43 AM
Macroeconomic policies amidst interim incumbency
Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 10:06 AM
Case filed against 16 BSEC officials
The officials are accused of unlawful confinement amid internal turmoil at BSEC
8 March 2025, 07:17 AM
Eastern Bank files Tk 200cr defamation suit against customer
The customer, Md Murtoza Ali, earlier submitted a petition, accusing the bank's board, MD of embezzling Tk 11cr
8 March 2025, 06:02 AM
The unpaid household labour GDP ignores
Yasmin represents the millions of women excluded from the labour force, who say that family and household work is a significant setback to their employment.
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Pioneer Ins declares 25% cash dividend
Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
6 March 2025, 18:21 PM
New onions bring no smiles to farmers
Onion farmers, who saw high profits last year, are now struggling due to a sharp drop in prices at the peak of the harvesting season.
6 March 2025, 18:20 PM
Leadership: Dealing with idiots
Molla Nasiruddin took his donkey to the roof, but it refused to come down. Despite his efforts, the stubborn donkey resisted, kicking relentlessly.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt’s operating spending rises in first half of FY25
The government of Bangladesh has spent Tk 186,286 crore in operating budget in the first six months of the 2024-25 fiscal year, which accounts for 36.7 percent of the total allocation.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
11 insurers running without permanent CEOs
In a clear violation of regulatory guidelines, 11 life and non-life insurance companies are currently operating without permanent chief executive officers (CEOs).
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM