Bangladesh has emerged from successive economic shocks with remarkable resilience and is now well placed to benefit from a gradual recovery in global demand, according to HSBC Chief Asia Economist Frederic Neumann.

The government is preparing a list of farmers affected by the recent floods to provide them with targeted rehabilitation support, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said yesterday.

Bangladesh’s trade relations with the European Union (EU) are set to undergo the biggest transformation in decades, but the country may not be fully prepared to seize new opportunities and tackle emerging challenges, said MA Razzaque, chairman of the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).

The national budget for FY2026-27 has, for the first time, set aside Tk 800 crore for the creative economy

The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has come under criticism after formally disclaiming liability for damage to import and export cargo caused by the heavy rain and flooding that recently inundated parts of the port.

A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme, prioritising revenue collection growth and banking sector reforms in Bangladesh, may commence next January.

Private imports rose 16 percent year on year to 65.8 lakh tonnes in the fiscal year ended June 30

Retail investors have few quality stocks to choose from while large institutions stay away

The government should craft a single, comprehensive strategy covering every sector of the creative economy, from film and theatre to crafts and publishing, according to industry insiders.

The government is preparing a list of farmers affected by the recent floods to provide them with targeted rehabilitation support, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today.

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life has sparked intense debates globally, most recently captured in a candid dialogue between US Senator Bernie Sanders and an advanced AI entity

Karooni Fashions Limited has shut one of its garment units in Kaliakair, Gazipur, indefinitely, affecting around 8,000 workers, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006

Bangladesh could see its trade with the European Union (EU) expand significantly over the next three to four years, but the country may not be fully prepared to capitalise on the opportunity, warned MA Razzaque, chairman of the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)

A fact-finding mission led by the IMF's mission chief for Bangladesh's loan programme will begin tomorrow

Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt cargo handling at Chattogram port for a third consecutive day yesterday, slowing customs inspections, cargo deliveries and unloading operations at the outer anchorage.

Home appliance maker Singer Bangladesh has been moved to the “Z” or junk category on the Dhaka bourse after its accumulated losses exceeded its paid-up capital.

The operator of the Patenga Container Terminal has raised storage charges fourfold for less-than-container-load (LCL) cargoes that remain at its container freight stations beyond the free storage period.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth to 4.5 percent for the current fiscal year, down from its April projection of 4.7 percent, citing energy supply constraints and vulnerabilities in the banking sector.

Strong remittance growth, stable reserve levels and rising investment-related imports leave Bangladesh’s external sector well-positioned to absorb moderate shocks and support overall macroeconomic stability in the near term, according to the General Economics Division (GED).

Bangladesh could face renewed pressure on its export sector as the United States prepares a fresh round of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, a move that would not only raise the country’s trade costs but also deepen uncertainty across developing Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned.