Govt to split CAAB

The government has made a policy decision to split the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) into separate entities for regulatory and operational functions.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Sammilito Islami Bank depositors to get profit from Feb 1

Depositors of Sammilito Islami Bank will be able to withdraw profit on their deposits from February 1, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

EU-India trade deal: What does it mean for Bangladesh?

Dubbed the “mother of all trade deals,” the EU–India free trade agreement, concluded after more than two decades of negotiation, appears to be the most consequential for Bangladesh among recent trade deals involving other countries. The agreement delivers market access gains for India in those sectors that have long underpinned Bangladesh’s export success in Europe, notably textiles, apparel, leather, and footwear.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Biman resumes Dhaka-Karachi direct flights

Flights will operate every Thursday and Saturday
29 January 2026, 22:38 PM

Shipping department to launch software Jahaji for lighter vessel management

The software will address longstanding allegations of irregularities in scheduling of such vessels
29 January 2026, 21:09 PM

Bangladesh Bank bought nearly $4 billion in FY26 so far

The central bank purchased $55 million from five commercial banks today
29 January 2026, 20:11 PM

BTMA temporarily backtracks from mill closure move

The government assured them of resolving the problems through stakeholder consultations
29 January 2026, 18:06 PM

Renata’s heartburn tablet Esomeprazole MUPS secures UK marketing authorisation

The drug is popularly known as Maxpro MUPS in Bangladesh
29 January 2026, 17:42 PM

Olympic Industries posts modest profit growth, buys land in Narayanganj

The company said the growth demonstrated steady demand for its products and the effectiveness of its business strategy
29 January 2026, 17:07 PM

Govt decides to separate CAAB’s regulatory, operational functions

Need to separate CAAB’s entities highlighted in ICAO audits
29 January 2026, 16:54 PM

The EU-India trade deal: What implications for Bangladesh

The deal that changes the competitive landscape
29 January 2026, 11:46 AM

Gold’s blistering rally continues, hits Tk 286,000 per bhori in Bangladesh

Today, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association said it started selling gold at Tk 286,001 per bhori
29 January 2026, 11:19 AM

BSC receives new bulk vessel Banglar Nobojatra

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) officially received the delivery of its newly purchased bulk vessel MV Banglar Nobojatra on Tuesday.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold smashes all records, surges to Tk 269,788

Amid record highs in the global market, gold prices soared to a new peak of Tk 269,788 per bhori in the local market, breaking all previous records.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Why does central bank’s independence matter?

An independent and effective central bank in a transforming economy is no longer a technocratic luxury or a symbolic nod to international best practice. It is a foundational safeguard for any country seeking macroeconomic stability, financial discipline and protection from elite capture.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt drafts 25-year plan for agriculture

The interim government has set out to formulate the Agriculture Outlook 2050, a comprehensive long-term strategic framework designed to guide agricultural transformation over the next 25 years.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt orders assessment of CDBL’s listing potential

The finance ministry has instructed the Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd (CDBL) and other relevant stakeholders to assess the company’s potential and the appropriate timing for its listing on the stock market.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Allow banks to impose travel ban on defaulters

Top bankers have urged the central bank to allow commercial lenders to impose foreign travel bans on wilful defaulters and publish their names and photographs, as part of efforts to rein in the growing volume of defaulted loans.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Economy stabilising but risks remain

Bangladesh’s economy is showing signs of stabilisation, yet risks and uncertainties remain, and long-term challenges require urgent attention, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud has cautioned.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Foreign loan inflows fall 29% as ADP hits five-year low

Bangladesh received reduced foreign loans in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 as the execution of foreign-funded projects under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) fell to its lowest level in at least five years.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM