Ten banks account for 72% of total bad loans
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Economy
Banks hire more women, offer less support
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Economy
SPOTLIGHT / China is now a strategic cooperative partner
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Economy
SPOTLIGHT / Govt signs investment promotion deal with Hong Kong
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Economy
Brokers seek rules for share buyback, merger
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Economy
Parliament scraps controversial bank ownership provision
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Economy
Why Japanese companies stay in Bangladesh
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Economy
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports
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Internet banking transactions rose 6.22% in June
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Economy
Inditex boosts profits
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Economy
Sasso expands in Bangladesh with Kazi Farms
Sasso Hendrix Genetics Group, a global multi-species breeding company, has partnered with Bangladesh’s Kazi Farms to launch a grandparent project in Bangladesh, aiming to sustainably strengthen the local poultry supply and support long-term growth in the country.
8 May 2026
The price of saying no
There is an old corporate truth in Bangladesh: everyone admires integrity until it begins to disturb someone important.
8 May 2026
Thousands get jobs as PRAN-RFL revives abandoned mills
A few years ago, Champa Begum moved from Rajshahi to Gazipur for factory work, leaving behind her young daughter. Today, the 30-year-old no longer has to make that choice.
8 May 2026
Borrowers can apply for policy support till June 30
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for distressed borrowers to apply for policy support by six months, to June 30, 2026.
8 May 2026
Haor floods wipe out Tk 1,047 crore crops: agri ministry
Seven haor districts faced rains, floods from April 26 to May 4
7 May 2026
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
The previous deadline was the end of December last year
7 May 2026
Prime mover workers’ strike ends after 3 days
The workers withdrew their strike following a fruitful tripartite meeting convened this afternoon by Additional Commissioner (Traffic) of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Wahidul Hoque Chowdhury
7 May 2026
Sasso expands in Bangladesh with Kazi Farms
Sasso genetics parent stock will be produced locally in Bangladesh
7 May 2026
Uninterrupted power for telecom and why it matters now
It is necessary to ensure uninterrupted power supply to critical network sites if services are to remain undisrupted
7 May 2026
Draft of offshore oil, gas contract given go-ahead
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs also approved power import subsidies
7 May 2026
Bogura may get international airport, flying academy and modern airbase
Delegation led by civil aviation minister says project follows PM Tarique Rahman’s pledge to launch an international airport with cargo facilities
7 May 2026
Community Bank acting MD resigns before taking full charge
Steps down days ahead of assuming role as full-time managing director
7 May 2026
Inflation climbs above 9% in April
Food and non-food prices rise, with transport and energy adding upward pressure
7 May 2026
India offers $27b to businesses to cushion war impact
The Indian government approved a $27.3 billion credit guarantee scheme on Tuesday to help businesses survive short-term cash problems caused by the Middle East war, including airlines hit by surging fuel prices.
7 May 2026
Stocks fall for second day
Bangladesh’s stock market extended its decline for the second consecutive session amid cautious investor sentiment, stock volatility, and post-dividend adjustments in banking shares.
7 May 2026
Gold jumps over 2%
Gold prices climbed more than 2 percent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump indicated a possible peace deal may be reached with Iran, sending the dollar and crude lower as inflation concerns ebbed somewhat.
7 May 2026
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1tn
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past $1 trillion for the first time Wednesday as the firm rides an AI chip boom that has sent Seoul’s Kospi stock index to record highs.
7 May 2026
The political economy of an IMF programme
The new BNP government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, took office on February 17, 2026. It inherited a fragile and unstable economy.
7 May 2026
NBFI depositors seek urgent BB steps to get back funds
An alliance representing more than 12,000 depositors of six distressed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) has urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of their long-frozen funds.
7 May 2026
Oil to average $96 this year
ADB forecasts
7 May 2026