Cementing coordination among regulators

Every government, its institutions and agencies, and political parties, especially those in power, collectively define a country’s overall system.
10 June 2026

AC demand cools amid high inflation, frequent rain

Bangladesh’s air conditioner market is experiencing a subdued summer season this year. Frequent rainfall in April and May, coupled with fewer heatwaves than in previous years, has weakened demand for cooling appliances, according to industry stakeholders.
10 June 2026

Veon proposes Teletalk tie-up, seeks to acquire Nagad

Global digital operator Veon has expressed interest in exploring a strategic combination with Bangladesh’s state-owned mobile operator Teletalk as part of a broader plan to expand its digital footprint and investments in Bangladesh.
10 June 2026

Bangladesh’s revenue-to-GDP ratio just above Sudan, Yemen

There are at least half a dozen reasons why the government’s revenue compared with the size of the economy has remained low for such a long time
10 June 2026

Solar power, EVs set to gain from green budget measures

Finance ministry officials said a significant share of customs tax incentives in FY27 could be directed towards the solar sector
10 June 2026

China exports surge as Beijing withstands Middle East stress

Chinese exports surged by almost a fifth last month, official data showed Tuesday, as shipments of tech components and machinery helped the world’s second-largest economy weather pressure from the Middle East war.
10 June 2026

Islami Bank seeks Tk 10,000 crore liquidity support from Bangladesh Bank

Between June 1-7, the bank saw Tk 4,241 crore in withdrawals amid protests against appointment of new chairman
9 June 2026

Veon proposes Teletalk partnership, seeks to acquire Nagad

Veon has recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
9 June 2026

Beximco, Islami Bank shares tumble as floor price lifted

Shares of Beximco Ltd and Islami Bank fell the most among all listed firms on the first trading day after the stock regulator lifted a nearly four-year-old floor price restriction on the two companies
9 June 2026

Three in four employees expect employer support during hardships: study

MetLife Bangladesh surveyed 571 employees and 142 employers across industries
9 June 2026

Volatile global supply chain, US tariffs responsible for RMG export decline: BGMEA

In the July–May period of the 2025–26 fiscal year, garment exports totalled $35.31 billion, posting a 3.41 percent year-on-year fal
9 June 2026

Govt appoints chairman, MD for Sammilito Islami Bank

The government has appointed Quazi Shairul Hassan as chairman and Abedur Rahman Sikder as managing director and chief executive officer of the Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, formed merging five troubled shariah-based banks.
9 June 2026

Piracy and the future of Bangladesh's creative economy

Bangladesh has set itself an ambitious objective: developing a creative economy that can generate jobs, exports and investment through media, entertainment and digital content.
9 June 2026

Steelmakers seek rollback of power tariff hike

The country’s steel manufacturers yesterday urged the government to reverse the recent electricity tariff hike, warning that it will increase production costs, push up steel prices and slow economic activity.
9 June 2026

Economy might have expanded faster in May: PMI

Bangladesh’s economy appears to have expanded at a faster pace in May than in the previous month, supported largely by stronger activity in the manufacturing and services sectors, as the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed 8.2 points from April to 62.8 in May.
9 June 2026

BB rolls out Tk 19,000cr in refinance schemes

Four separate funds cover agriculture, CMSMEs, exports, and green factories
9 June 2026

US envoy for deeper trade ties with Bangladesh

The core objective of the recently signed trade agreement between Bangladesh and the United States is to build a more balanced, sustainable and mutually beneficial economic partnership, creating new opportunities for businesses and consumers in both countries, said US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen yesterday.
9 June 2026

Naser Ezaz Bijoy resigns as CEO of StanChart

Naser Ezaz Bijoy is stepping down from his role as chief executive of Standard Chartered Bangladesh after serving for nearly nine years.
9 June 2026

Govt to make BIN mandatory for MFS merchants

The government is set to make it mandatory for businesses to have a Business Identification Number (BIN) to open merchant accounts with mobile financial services (MFS) providers in the fiscal year 2026-27 national budget.
9 June 2026

Budget boost targets entrepreneurs, tech innovators

Startups and IT-based businesses may no longer have to pay turnover tax from the next fiscal year, as the government looks to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.
9 June 2026