Bangladeshi firms promote products at Korean expo

Bangladesh showcased its export potential at the three-day Korea Import Expo 2026, with 32 companies displaying products ranging from apparel and leather goods to IT solutions and processed food.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Shoeniverse Footwear eyes Tk 100cr IPO

Shoeniverse Footwear Limited, an export-oriented footwear manufacturer, plans to raise Tk 100 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) by offloading shares in the capital market.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

First short-term sukuk: A simple guide for investors

Looking for a safe investment that complies with Islamic finance principles? The government’s sukuk bond could be worth considering.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

The hidden tax on Bangladesh’s diaspora

Bangladesh receives around $24-$27 billion in remittances each year, placing the country firmly among the global top ten, ahead of Nigeria, Vietnam and Indonesia. It is the headline figure every government in Dhaka has, with reason, celebrated over the past two decades. It is also, on closer inspection, a figure that quietly indicts us.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Mida targets fisheries, marine economy for fresh investment

The Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (Mida) has stepped up efforts to attract investment in Bangladesh’s fisheries and marine economy by identifying four priority sectors and planning follow-up engagement with investors and relevant government agencies.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

BB caps banks’ lending-deposit spread

Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to keep the weighted average difference between their lending and deposit rates, known as the intermediation spread, within 4 percentage points for all sectors except credit cards and consumer finance.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Dollar rises amid payment pressure

Bankers said the dollar appreciated mainly due to payment pressure ahead of the June-end closing
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

BB sees room to ease inflation further

July-Dec MPS set to be unveiled today
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Banglalink parent Veon proposes $1b investment initiative

The initiative will focus on next-generation digital infrastructure, digital services, digital banking, artificial intelligence and mobile financial services
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold slips

Gold prices eased on Monday as recent US-Iran strikes in the Gulf pushed oil prices higher, while expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes further weighed on the non-yielding metal.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Pakistan keen to export rice, pulses, fertiliser to Bangladesh

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is interested in exporting rice, pulses, fertiliser and edible oil to Bangladesh, according to a Ministry of Commerce press statement issued yesterday.
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure

The exchange rate of the US dollar against the taka rose further today as banks faced increased payment pressure and settled letters of credit (LCs) ahead of the June-end closing.
29 June 2026, 21:42 PM

BB caps banks' lending-deposit spread at 4 percentage points

The decision was taken to ensure that borrowing costs remain reasonable for businesses and productive sectors
29 June 2026, 20:24 PM

The hidden tax on Bangladesh's diaspora

Why Bangladesh punches below its weight in remittance
29 June 2026, 18:52 PM

Why Bangladesh punches below its weight in remittance

Bangladesh receives around $24-27 billion in remittances each year, placing the country firmly in the global top 10, ahead of Nigeria, Vietnam and Indonesia. It is the headline figure that every government in Dhaka has, with reason, taken credit for over the past two decades. It is also, on closer inspection, a figure that quietly indicts us.
29 June 2026, 17:40 PM

VEON proposes $1 billion investment initiative in Bangladesh

The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and VEON Chairman Augie Fabela at the Prime Minister's Office in Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban yesterday
29 June 2026, 17:05 PM

Pakistan keen to export rice, pulses, fertiliser to Bangladesh

Commerce Minister Muktadir said stronger trade ties were essential for sustainable economic development
29 June 2026, 14:03 PM

Bangladesh’s first short-term sukuk: A simple guide for investors

Here's what you need to know before investing
29 June 2026, 12:12 PM

Financial and economic challenges ahead

There has been a serious concern about economic growth because of the liquidity crisis, huge volumes of bad and doubtful loans, inadequate revenue collection, pressure on foreign debt repayments, declining remittances from non-resident Bangladeshis and uncertainty over export growth.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM