BB reserve heist: 10 central bank officials among 70 suspects
27 March 2026, 00:04 AM
Economy
War threatens Bangladesh remittance inflows: ADB
27 March 2026, 00:02 AM
Economy
WTO conference kicks off with push to resist protectionism
26 March 2026, 23:25 PM
Economy
IMF calls for reforms to ensure strong growth
26 March 2026, 23:58 PM
Economy
bKash, City Bank roll out ‘Pay Later’ for instant mobile top-ups
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Book sales at the 2026 fair lowest in five years
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
WTO flags trade risks from Middle East crisis
26 March 2026, 19:58 PM
Business
External debt rose slightly to $113.5b in Q4 of 2025
26 March 2026, 00:30 AM
Economy
Akij Food gets nod to raise Tk 500cr through bonds
26 March 2026, 00:29 AM
Economy
World Bank cuts Bangladesh growth forecast for FY26
The multilateral lender said the economy will grow by 4.6 percent in the current year
14 January 2026, 17:00 PM
Govt launches first shared GPU cloud facility to boost AI, research
The infrastructure will be maintained by the National Data Centre team of the Bangladesh Computer Council
14 January 2026, 15:33 PM
Gold steadies below record $4,600/oz
Gold prices were largely steady near its all-time peak on Tuesday, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions, while investor caution ahead of key inflation data limited upside momentum.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Mobile phone traders seek delay in NEIR rollout
Mobile phone traders yesterday formed a human chain in Dhaka, demanding a postponement of the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system and the release of colleagues arrested over protests against the initiative.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Pay structure decision after Pay Commission report: finance adviser
The decision on the new pay structure for government employees will be taken after receiving the Pay Commission’s report, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday, noting that the commission members are reviewing the matter and will submit their recommendations soon.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Inclusive action needed to unlock blue economy, experts say
Amid rising climate vulnerability and underused maritime resources, regional experts and policymakers have called for inclusive action to unlock Bangladesh’s blue economy and strengthen coastal resilience.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
When auditor appointment rules are disregarded
Audit practice is governed by two regulatory frameworks. The first consists of domestic laws covering the appointment, reappointment and removal of auditors, the convening and adjournment of AGMs, auditor rights and powers, and statutory requirements for financial statements. In practice, International Financial Reporting Standards are applied to ensure global alignment in content and disclosures.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Cold wave takes a toll on Boro seedbeds
Farmers say achieving production target will be harder as rice drives half of food inflation
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Referendum campaign creates unease among some bankers
The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Sonali Bank seeks Tk 6,600cr bond against unpaid loans to sugar corporation
State-owned Sonali Bank has urged the government to issue bonds against unpaid loans to the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) to address the lender’s capital shortfall.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
GDP growth accelerates, led by industrial expansion
Bangladesh’s economy rebounded in the first quarter of the current fiscal year of 2025-26 due mainly to stronger agricultural and industrial production.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Gold steadies near record $4,600/oz
Gold prices were largely steady near their all-time peak today
13 January 2026, 19:31 PM
Bangladesh sees first state-run freelancer ID management software
Some 29 engineers from the ICT department will be the resource pool for ID verification
13 January 2026, 18:59 PM
Mobile phone traders demand NEIR rollout delay, release of detained colleagues
The demonstration was held in the Gulistan area, where protesters also called for permission to import and sell used mobile phones
13 January 2026, 17:14 PM
Decision on pay structure will come after Pay Commission report: finance adviser
Ahmed said the work of the Pay Commission is continuing without interruption and that various stakeholders have submitted opinions and proposals to the commission
13 January 2026, 17:07 PM
Inclusive action needed to unlock Bangladesh’s blue economy
Speakers from Bangladesh, Japan, India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives discussed marine spatial planning, climate resilience and regional cooperation
13 January 2026, 16:12 PM
Mobile phone prices to drop upto Tk 5,500 as NBR cuts import duty
Prices of imported mobile phones may fall by Tk 5,500
13 January 2026, 15:55 PM
Gold prices cross Tk 230,000 per bhori, hit new record
Bajus announced the new rate yesterday, citing an increase in the prices of pure gold
13 January 2026, 09:46 AM
From 10%, Premier Bank’s default loans jump to 42% in a year
The jump in bad loans forced the commercial lender to make heavy provisions
13 January 2026, 00:36 AM
Labour rights group calls for dignified living standard
Labour activists yesterday presented a 15-point manifesto to political parties and key stakeholders, urging them to prioritise labour rights and social justice in the next national election.
Under the banner of the National Workers’ Rights Advocacy Alliance, the manifesto was unveiled at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre. The programme was attended by representatives from different political parties.
13 January 2026, 00:35 AM