No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
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Fu-wang Foods lays off factory for six months amid gas crisis
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MGI enters sanitaryware market with Tk 300 crore investment
22 August 2026
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UK market to remain open for Bangladesh in post-LDC era: British High Commission
20 August 2026
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Southeast Bank’s sponsor gifts 1.3 lakh shares to son
20 August 2026
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Withdraw bond facility for 10-30 count yarn imports: textile millers
20 August 2026
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BB rolls out rules to enlist mediators for resolving loan defaults
20 August 2026
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Bangladesh explores possible cooperation with AirAsia in ground handling
20 August 2026
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World Bank studying feasibility of mortgage refinance company in Bangladesh
20 August 2026
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Bangladesh gets first grid-connected agrivoltaics pilot
19 August 2026
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BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman
BSEC chairman announced the plan at a shadow parliament organised by Debate for Democracy on regulatory oversight of the capital market
18 July 2026
Ctg port protection committee holds hunger strike against leasing key terminals
The programme was held in front of Chattogram Press Club from 11am to 4pm
18 July 2026
Chinese firm to invest $30m in Bepza zone
The factory will be built on a 36,000-square-metre site
18 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs
The central bank has allowed financially sound non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to accept deposits above the Tk 50 lakh limit set by law for individual depositors.
16 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced rules for banks to facilitate import trade into free trade zones (FTZs), aiming to support trade flows by allowing manufacturers to import raw materials and other items and store them for up to 60 months
16 July 2026
Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring
Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors
16 July 2026
IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh's economy will grow by 3.5 percent in the current fiscal year (2026-27) amid continued fiscal and financial sector pressures
16 July 2026
67 firms given go-ahead to export 8,800 tonnes of aromatic rice
The highest per-head export limit is 500 tonnes
15 July 2026
Bangladesh Bank restores founding sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank
The Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the board of directors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC with representatives of the bank's founding sponsors, marking the return of its original owners to the board
15 July 2026
Deltaport Footwear to invest $21.60m in Bepza economic zone
The company expects annual export earnings of about $37.5 million, targeting markets in Italy, Europe, the UK, the US and Colombia
15 July 2026
WB bars Beximco Computers for 10 months over collusive bidding
The notice said the alleged conduct amounts to a collusive practice under the WB's sanctions framework
15 July 2026
Govt working like private sector to cut red tape: finance minister
The minister inaugurates RSGT Bangladesh, the operator of the Patenga Container Terminal
14 July 2026
Defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics allowed to continue opening import LCs
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended a legal exemption allowing defaulter Shinepukur Ceramics Ltd to continue opening letters of credit (LCs) for importing raw materials, aiming to keep the company's production running and protect jobs
14 July 2026
Dhaka Chamber pushes for quicker trade deals ahead of LDC exit
Bangladesh should fast-track the signing of free trade agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with key trading partners to preserve its export competitiveness after graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said today
14 July 2026
Excellent Ceramics launches Italian-inspired premium brand Milano
Excellent Ceramics Group has launched Milano Ceramics, a premium brand inspired by Italian craftsmanship and design, for the Bangladesh market
13 July 2026
Dollar hits Tk 123 in inter-bank trade
The US dollar has climbed to Tk 123 in the inter-bank market as stronger demand for foreign currency coincides with slower inflows of remittances and export earnings
13 July 2026
Govt to establish modern meat processing centre in Rajshahi: state minister
The proposed meat processing centre will ensure pre-slaughter health checks of animals by registered veterinary doctors
13 July 2026
Berger affiliate to invest $13.7 million in National Special Economic Zone
The company will set up its manufacturing facility on 6.34 acres of land and is expected to create around 600 jobs
13 July 2026
Reforms under IMF programme to be phased in: finance minister
Reform programmes will be implemented gradually under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) new loan programme, keeping in tandem with political realities, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today
13 July 2026
Hygienic meat production can unlock exports: Agri minister
Bangladesh has the potential to become an exporter of premium-quality meat within the next five years, says Mohammed Aminur Rashid
12 July 2026