National Board of Revenue Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday questioned how gold remains widely available in Bangladesh’s market despite little to no formal imports.

The World Bank (WB) has cut its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth from its June prediction by 0.3 percentage points for the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 amid persistent inflation, falling exports and sluggish investment.

Mother ships waiting for 10-20 extra days at outer anchorages for unloading

Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment

Gold will be sold at the highest price on record in Bangladesh from tomorrow

Bangladesh Bank has asked the five to recalculate their deposit balances

Md Abdur Rahman sits with the members of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association

The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb attends a discussion organised by the Voice for Reform and the Technology Industry Policy Advocacy Platform

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh will organise the event

The multilateral lender said the economy will grow by 4.6 percent in the current year

The infrastructure will be maintained by the National Data Centre team of the Bangladesh Computer Council

Gold prices were largely steady near its all-time peak on Tuesday, ‌supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions, while investor caution ahead of key inflation data limited upside momentum.

Mobile phone traders yesterday formed a human chain in Dhaka, demanding a postponement of the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system and the release of colleagues arrested over protests against the initiative.

The decision on the new pay structure for government employees will be taken after receiving the Pay Commission’s report, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday, noting that the commission members are reviewing the matter and will submit their recommendations soon.

Amid rising climate vulnerability and underused maritime resources, regional experts and policymakers have called for inclusive action to unlock Bangladesh’s blue economy and strengthen coastal resilience.

Audit practice is governed by two regulatory frameworks. The first consists of domestic laws covering the appointment, reappointment and removal of auditors, the convening and adjournment of AGMs, auditor rights and powers, and statutory requirements for financial statements. In practice, International Financial Reporting Standards are applied to ensure global alignment in content and disclosures.

Farmers say achieving production target will be harder as rice drives half of food inflation

The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”

State-owned Sonali Bank has urged the government to issue bonds against unpaid loans to the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) to address the lender’s capital shortfall.