BRAC Bank PLC recently organised a remittance awareness conference in Bogura, reaffirming its commitment to raising public awareness about sending remittances through formal banking channels.

Dhaka Bank PLC has promoted SM Abdullah H Kafi to the post of deputy managing director (DMD).

Bank Asia PLC led a daylong seminar, titled “Cashless Bangladesh Initiative”, organised by Bangladesh Bank, to promote digital transactions and enhance financial awareness.

Prime Bank PLC has signed a $30 million term-loan agreement with the Opec Fund for International Development (Opec Fund), an international development finance institution.

Raising tax rates on high-income earners without expanding the tax net could backfire, potentially encouraging money laundering and capital flight, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) said yesterday.

Citing three major economic challenges, the government has prepared its position paper ahead of a United Nations hearing on Bangladesh’s request to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.

Bangladesh is projected to record a higher gross domestic product per capita than India in 2026

Appointment made through gazette after two-month vacancy

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president

Says a report by UN agencies, EU and others

Instead of raising rates, the trade body recommended broadening the tax base to bring more individuals and businesses

The support will help Bangladesh implement key reforms aimed at expanding coverage, improving efficiency, and strengthening protection for vulnerable groups, particularly women

Grameenphone posted a rise in profit in the first quarter of 2026 despite a decline in revenue, reflecting strong cost discipline and operational efficiency amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.

Oil prices extended their gains on Thursday, rising more than $1 ‌in the wake of stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

One evening in Dhaka, a man shouted “chor, chor” and “dhor, dhor”, and within seconds a crowd appeared with the efficiency of a flash sale.

Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) has received a lukewarm response to its tender to import 200,000 tonnes of urea for replenishing stock ahead of the Aman season, a top official said yesterday.

Shoemaker Bata is strengthening its presence in Bangladesh, promising to “democratise” footwear by making quality, design and comfort accessible to all, not just a narrow segment of buyers, according to the group CEO.

The government is set to lease out six state-owned jute mills by December this year in a bid to revive idle industrial units, attract fresh investment, and create employment opportunities.

Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.

Boro paddy accounts for nearly 55 percent of Bangladesh’s yearly rice production