BB pushes for passage of two banking laws
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Commodity suppliers warn of supply shortages amid gas crises
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Remittance rises 22% in August
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Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
31 August 2026
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Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
31 August 2026
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Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
31 August 2026
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Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
30 August 2026
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Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
29 August 2026
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Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
29 August 2026
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Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
29 August 2026
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BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
The central bank issued the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediator Enlistment Guidelines, 2026, five months after it issued a notification on the selection of mediators for pre-suit mediation to enable banks to recover mounting bad loans
20 August 2026
Bangladesh explores possible cooperation with AirAsia in ground handling
Bangladesh is exploring possible cooperation with AirAsia in ground handling and airport management at the country’s international airports, alongside potential investment in the civil aviation sector.
20 August 2026
World Bank studying feasibility of mortgage refinance company in Bangladesh
The proposed MRC could provide long-term refinancing to financial institutions, enabling them to expand their mortgage lending operations and potentially making housing finance more accessible
20 August 2026
Bangladesh gets first grid-connected agrivoltaics pilot
Co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in Bangladesh in partnership with the Power Division, this initiative integrates solar power generation with the cultivation of crops like green chillies and rice
19 August 2026
IFC commits $30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for API imports
The financing will meet Popular’s US dollar working capital needs, mainly for importing APIs, which are critical raw materials for pharmaceutical production
19 August 2026
NCC Bank gets nod for 20 Islamic branches
Bangladesh Bank has given go-ahead to National Credit and Commerce Bank (NCC Bank) to convert 20 conventional banking branches into full-fledged Islamic banking branches.
19 August 2026
Several initiatives of new govt praiseworthy, but there is room for improvement: BKMEA
However, the association says six months is not enough time to evaluate any government
18 August 2026
Market monitoring alone cannot reduce commodity prices: Muktadir
The commerce minister urges people not to expect immediate results in reducing commodity prices
18 August 2026
Businesses in India, Bangladesh to form B2B task forces
The proposed task forces would focus on infrastructure investment and emerging technologies
18 August 2026
Shariah-based institutions will get 50% of any sukuk: BB
From now on, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will allocate half of any sukuk issue to shariah-based banks, financial institutions and insurance companies.
17 August 2026
UAE-based Bangladeshis plan to invest Tk 1,000 crore
They want to invest in banking, renewable energy, food processing, tourism, education and healthcare
17 August 2026
Borrowers of NBFIs must withdraw lawsuits to get policy support
Bangladesh Bank issues a new directive today
17 August 2026
Quickly ensure efficient cargo handling at airports: commerce minister
Although issues such as cargo handling and warehouses at airports do not fall directly under the jurisdiction of the commerce ministry, they are closely linked to the country’s trade and export activities
17 August 2026
Govt asks officials to use AI with caution
The careless use of AI could pose risks to the security and confidentiality of official information, the cabinet says
15 August 2026
Bangladesh proposes signing FTA with New Zealand
Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan is now leading a delegation on a tour to Australia and New Zealand to find out opportunities to increase bilateral trade
13 August 2026
Bangladesh seeks Australia’s support for joining RCEP
Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan made the call at a meeting in Australia’s Canberra today with Ravi Kewalram, first assistant secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Sarah Storey, first assistant secretary of the South and Central Asia Division
13 August 2026
National fisheries week starts Sunday, 14 to get gold medals
They will be honoured in recognition of their outstanding contributions to fisheries production, research, technological innovation, extension services, administrative efficiency and entrepreneurship development
13 August 2026
Bangladesh, ADB plan over $1 billion annual investments for IGND
During a visit to Bangladesh, the ADB vice president engaged in strategic consultations on ADB’s upcoming country partnership strategy and held policy dialogues aimed at accelerating key economic reforms, mobilising private capital, and strengthening climate resilience
13 August 2026
Trade deals crucial for Bangladesh as LDC graduation nears: HSBC official
Trade deals that secure preferential market access will become increasingly important for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status amid a tougher global trade environment, said a senior HSBC official
12 August 2026
Huawei launches grid-forming inverter, large-scale battery storage system
The Chinese technology company unveiled the SUN2000-506KTL-H3 grid-forming smart string inverter and LUTERRA-6261-25 battery energy storage system
12 August 2026