The report provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s preparedness to manage the transition

The government has been engaged in continuous “firefighting efforts” to stabilise the economy, he said

Prices of edible oil, sugar and spices have risen across major wholesale markets in Bangladesh over the past several weeks.

Contacted, Ashik Chowdhury said the original purpose was to create a platform where the prime minister would hear directly from businesses

Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based

The government seeks to procure another 200,000 tonnes of urea amid supply concerns centring on the unrest in the Middle East. US-Israel’s war on Iran has significantly disrupted the shipment of the major crop nutrient through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly one-third of global fertiliser trade.

The government has formed the first nine-member Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) aimed at resolving challenges in business by removing bottlenecks.

Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released yesterday.

Nepal’s first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, yesterday said Bangladesh and Nepal could significantly deepen economic ties, particularly in energy and cross-border trade, which can be largely facilitated by stronger regional cooperation involving India.

AHM Shafiquzzaman, former labour and employment secretary, has been elected president of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) for a two-year term (2026-28).

NRBC Bank PLC has completed 13 years of operations and stepped into its 14th year, reaffirming its commitment to good governance and inclusive banking.

Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released today.

The Private Sector Advisory Council has nine members

Rising costs in transport and agriculture, pressure on exports, and record remittance inflows capped an eventful week

The newly formed Private Sector Business Advisers Council placed a list of demands to the PMO

Bangladesh’s tea estate workers remain among the country’s most deprived, but new generations are breaking those barriers

Sonali chicken, local chicken and eggs also see fresh price hikes, though broiler rates fall

Officials say the Japanese side has responded to Bangladesh’s concerns, raising hopes for a final deal soon

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a corporate health agreement with Ascent Health Limited, a diagnostic centre in Dhaka, to offer benefits on medical services.

Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has won the “Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards 2026” under the “Digital Project Awards” category for best digital collaboration.