Chinese consumer prices remained stable in May, as official data Wednesday showed the impact of soaring energy prices had started to fade, while increased demand for AI-linked tech goods pushed factory gate costs up for a third straight month.

Bangladesh is at a moment of silent but significant transformation. One driven by technology, skills development and industrial diversification amid economic pressures and global uncertainty. This is the time to think clearly and plan ahead.

Bangladesh’s haor regions suffered rice losses of around 3.39 lakh tonnes, approximately 1.25 lakh tonnes higher than the estimate of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), according to a report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday appointed a new observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid deepening unrest at the country’s largest private bank.

Bangladesh can become the world’s most attractive apparel sourcing destination if it can deliver faster lead times, produce more value-added products and ensure seamless collaboration across the supply chain, according to a senior executive at Inditex, one of the world’s largest fashion retail groups.

The government has signed a loan and grant agreement with the World Bank to improve the country’s health, nutrition and population services.

Bangladesh needs strong cooperation among the government, development partners and the private sector -- alongside adequate financing -- to achieve its development goals, Akira Matsunaga, deputy country director of Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Bangladesh Resident Mission, said yesterday.

Bangladesh’s economy has crossed the half-a-trillion-dollar mark for the first time in fiscal year 2025-26, provisional data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed, as better performance in agriculture and services helped regain pace after a sluggish previous year.

The BNP government is set to unveil a series of tax measures in the new budget for fiscal year 2026-27 today, offering incentives for green industries, digital entrepreneurs and technology manufacturers, while imposing higher taxes on tobacco products, conventional fuel-powered vehicles and selected imports.

Internet subscriptions in Bangladesh posted a sharp recovery in April, driven by a rebound in mobile data usage and continued growth in fixed broadband connections, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

While the proposed Family Card programme could substantially reduce poverty, economists cautioned that accurately identifying beneficiaries will be its biggest challenge.

20th Bangladesh Denim Expo begins in Dhaka

The World Bank will provide $379 million in loan assistance, along with $25 million in grant support from the Global Financing Facility (GFF)

Bangladesh's per capita gross national income (GNI) has surpassed the $3,000 mark for the first time, reaching $3,020 in fiscal year 2025-26, according to provisional estimates released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS

The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today

Bangladesh Bank today reappointed an observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid ongoing unrest at the country's largest private bank, triggered by the banking regulator's appointment of a new chairman for the bank

Bankers urged authorities to facilitate a quick settlement between the opposing parties so stability could be restored at the country's largest Shariah-based lender

GDP growth picks up to 4.14% in FY26

More than three-quarters of employees in Bangladesh expect support from their employers during unexpected financial hardships or personal health crises, according to MetLife Bangladesh’s 2025 Employee Benefit Trends Study.

Volatile global situation, US reciprocal tariffs, high bank interest rates, poor port operations, and LDC graduation-related issues have caused the decline in garment exports over the past year, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said on Monday.