US to lower tariff for Bangladesh from 20% to 19%

The two countries signed a deal moments ago
9 February 2026, 22:53 PM

RMG exports to non-traditional markets dip nearly 5%

Shipments fall to $3.77b in Jul-Jan as demand weakens
9 February 2026, 20:56 PM
9 February 2026, 20:34 PM

Bangladesh Bank plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown

The central bank will no longer rely solely on commercial banks' internal valuations
9 February 2026, 17:55 PM

BRAC Bank rolls out Google Pay for Visa credit cards

BRAC Bank is offering a 20 percent cashback on the first Google Pay transaction
9 February 2026, 17:49 PM

Fisheries ministry halts tobacco cultivation in Halda River basin

Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources
9 February 2026, 17:21 PM

Bangladesh, US all set to sign reciprocal tariff deal tonight

Under the agreement, the tariff rate on Bangladeshi products may fall to 18 percent from the current 20 percent
9 February 2026, 15:13 PM

BB warns political risks, banking stress may weigh on growth outlook

BB issued a warning in its monetary policy for January–June 2026
9 February 2026, 12:22 PM

Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% but cuts deposit rate to spur lending

BB cut its Standing Deposit Facility rate by 50 basis points to 7.5 percent.
9 February 2026, 11:19 AM

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal

Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh to buy four vessels from China at Tk 2,486cr

Bangladesh has signed a framework agreement with China to buy four vessels from the country, worth Tk 2,486.31 crore (RMB 1.67 billion).
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Daily MFS transfers capped at Tk 10,000 until February 12

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has imposed strict limits on person-to-person transactions through mobile financial services (MFS) ahead of the parliamentary election on February 12, capping daily transfers at Tk 10,000 to prevent misuse of the platforms during the period.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

MTB to raise Tier-1 capital of Tk 346cr

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has approved a proposal to raise Tier-I capital amounting to Tk 346 crore to further strengthen the bank’s core capital base.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Interim govt stabilised economy but fell short on reform

The interim government succeeded in preventing a deeper economic and geopolitical slide during a highly volatile period, but failed to translate that stability into meaningful institutional reform, transparency, and inclusive governance, said speakers at a policy dialogue on Saturday.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

India’s trade deals with EU and US demand action

Following the recent conclusion of a trade agreement between India and the European Union, and the prospect of tariff reductions under a US-India bilateral trade deal, fresh concerns have emerged among Bangladeshi exporters.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

What’s at stake for Indian agriculture in Trump’s trade deal?

Indian farmers have expressed concern that New Delhi has made too many concessions to Washington after the two countries brokered a new trade deal that would lower tariffs.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

January PMI signals slowdown in economic momentum

Bangladesh’s economy may have expanded at its slowest pace in January 2026 compared to the last seven months, as the latest Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed a marginal easing in momentum amid softer manufacturing exports.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Tight monetary policy likely to continue

Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to announce its monetary policy for January-June of the current fiscal year today, just two days before the national election.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Finance adviser passes BB autonomy decision to next govt

The interim government has passed the much-talked-about reform plan to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on to the next elected government.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Rising food prices squeeze households ahead of Ramadan

With Ramadan beginning in just over a week, a period when demand for essentials typically surges, households are facing mounting pressure from rising prices.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM