The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026, paves the way for former owners to regain control of merging banks under relatively easy terms, a move seen as a reversal of the interim government’s banking reform.

Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started

Toxic emissions from a factory in Rupsha upazila of Khulna have been causing environmental pollution in at least eight neighbouring villages.

Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, sparking global fears of nuclear war and devastating regional conflict.

Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment witnessed a sharp 39 percent increase in 2025, reaching $1.77 billion, according to central bank data.

Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based

Bangladesh’s first large-scale venture capital firm will begin operations this month to address the long-standing funding gap for local startup

Says Debapriya Bhattacharya as next budget must address fuel, debt, and fiscal pressures

Jetro survey finds improving confidence lifts outlook to highest level since 2019

Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are now facing a silent yet escalating threat called antibiotic resistance. This growing crisis, driven by misuse and overuse, is steadily weakening one of medicine’s most powerful tools.

Bangladesh risks losing 30% of EU garment exports if it fails to reach mandated decarbonisation targets by 2030

Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden

At present, the Reptiles Farm Ltd is as good as abandoned, farm sources say

Retailers say; wholesalers blame supply constraints

The international institute releases report on Iran tensions and Asia’s energy crisis

Credit growth to the private sector has been staying around 6 percent as businesses continue to be shy about taking on fresh projects amid economic uncertainty.

Finds new study, says impact will depend on accurate targeting and transparent beneficiary selection

Bangladesh has decided not to deploy peacekeepers to Haiti for the proposed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mission amid global turmoil and shifting geopolitical dynamics, officials and internal correspondence confirmed.

Bangladesh imports crude and refined fuel oil from a range of countries, including in the Middle East, to meet its annual demand of roughly 70 lakh tonnes

Says CPD, urging govt to use next budget to strengthen power and fuel stability for ensuring macroeconomic growth