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Bangladesh economy might have expanded faster in May than April

The Purchasing Managers’ Index reading increased by 8.2 points from the previous month to 62.8 in May
8 June 2026

10-member panel formed to modernise Bangladesh’s tea sector

Mamun Rashid, chairman of National Tea Company Limited, will head the panel
8 June 2026

RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May

Bangladesh considers all markets non-traditional except the USA, the European Union (EU), Canada and the UK.
6 June 2026

Technology, innovation crucial for agro-industrial growth: information minister

The minister handed over the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award 2025
6 June 2026

Cox’s bazar: Illegal shops return to Sugandha beach

Hundreds of illegal temporary shops have reappeared on Cox’s Bazar’s Sugandha beach during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, undermining a major eviction drive carried out just three months ago.
5 June 2026

After initial rejection, Bangladesh Bank reconsiders MGI's $80m IFC loan

The Bangladesh Bank is now reconsidering an application by Meghna Group of Industries to obtain an $80 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the purchase of four ships, after initially turning it down.
4 June 2026

BSEC to review quarterly reporting, tighten market oversight

The newly appointed chairman of the commission says in his first press conference
4 June 2026

Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow

The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.
4 June 2026

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise

In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
3 June 2026

Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country's fuel requirements
3 June 2026

Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF

IMF mission chief for Bangladesh says in a statement
3 June 2026

Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers

The auction covers 44 lots comprising goods from 102 containers, including chemicals, machinery and spare parts, paper, freezers, generators, limestone, fabrics, transformers, quartz powder and household items
2 June 2026

UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive position regarding Bangladesh’s request to extend its preparatory period for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category until November 24 in 2029, according to a statement from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) issued today
2 June 2026

Bangladesh lags behind regional peers in buffalo milk production

Bangladesh is lagging behind neighbouring countries in buffalo milk production due to low productivity, poor breeding practices, and limited investment in the dairy sector.
1 June 2026

Protest foils Islami Bank's board meeting

The board meeting, initially scheduled to be held physically, could not take place due to demonstrations by the Islami Bank Customer Forum
1 June 2026

Street protests will not influence banking decisions: BB spokesperson

Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and Spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan told journalists that no banking decision will be determined by street protests, stressing that the central bank will act strictly in accordance with the law and institutional interests, free from any form of pressure or emotion
1 June 2026

Remittance crosses $3 billion mark for sixth consecutive month

Bangladesh received $3.42 billion in remittances in May this year as migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more money home to help their families celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.
1 June 2026

Buying a flat or renting a better life?

For many middle-class families in Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka, buying a flat is seen as a safe and respectable financial achievement.
31 May 2026

India scraps cotton import duty for five months to aid textile exporters

The current 11 percent import duty will be suspended until October 30
31 May 2026

Measles outbreak dampens Eid tourism in Srimangal, Kamalganj

Resort owners fear sharp income losses as advance bookings remain far below usual levels
26 May 2026