The Bangladesh Bank yesterday announced an array of measures to bolster its fight against stubbornly high inflation, a major headache for the new government.

Increasing policy interest rate to contain inflation likely to affect business and impact banking liquidity, according to two leaders of top chambers

BB's liquidity support to cash-strapped Islamic banks are as per the governor's power, says BB chief Abdur Rouf Talukder

The Bangladesh Bank unveiled its monetary policy for the second half of the current fiscal year, with the goal to tame runaway inflation, which has been a concern for the past two years. Here are the major points of this monetary policy, and how they might -- at least in theory -- ensure a smooth economic journey for Bangladesh over the next six months.

The Red Sea crisis is affecting Bangladesh's international trade as costs have increased

To tame inflation, BB is likely to increase the policy rate further

BB yesterday barred banks from transferring foreign currency to their offshore units

Bangladesh has seen an increase in import of products such as dairy, fruits driven by demand form the middle-class

Automobile sales in Bangladesh recorded the steepest fall in profits among all sectors in fiscal 2022-23

Sheltech Ceramics, a ceramics manufacturing company and a concern of Sheltech Group, has raised Tk 150 crore by issuing non-convertible cumulative preference shares.

In a business world plagued by unethical practices, adhering to ethical standards may seem idealistic to most - due to deeply ingrained practices. They leverage the unethical system for personal gain, acclaiming it as a “pragmatic survival strategy”. However, pursuing wealth and fame through unethical practices often lands them in prison.

The government’s foreign debt repayment is expected to increase as much as 63 percent by fiscal year 2025-2026 from the last financial year, indicating renewed pressure on the country’s coffers

Restoring macroeconomic stability and resuming growth momentum are factors the new government should prioritise, said Sadiq Ahmed

Rising production cost is the primary reason for the shrinking profits of pharma companies in Bangladesh

Under supply of raw materials and a decline in demand resulted in contraction of 25 percent in 2023 for packaging industry

Saving a handsome amount from regular incomes is mostly difficult and takes a long time. An extra income is a blessing to grow your savings faster. But how can you earn extra money?

A supply disruption is causing the consumers to pay more for purchasing potatoes

FMO, a Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, will provide a term loan of $50 million to Prime Bank to amplify the latter’s commitment to inclusivity and sustainability.

Dollar crisis along with LC opening difficulties is giving small and medium firms no respite

The government is planning to set up two fertiliser factories for the country to become self-sufficient in fertiliser production, said Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun yesterday.