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
7 May 2026