Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs

The initiative has significantly changed lives in the area
21 April 2026

Gas shortage brings DAP fertiliser production to a halt

An acute shortage of ammonia has closed down production at the state-owned DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL), marking a fresh setback for the country’s fertiliser supply chain, officials said.
20 April 2026

Can wind power emerge as a pillar in the energy mix?

From early pilot schemes in Feni and Kutubdia to Sirajganj initiatives, Bangladesh’s wind power is maturing
18 April 2026

RMG exports brace for a gathering storm

Unsold inventories push Western buyers towards 10% order cuts while energy shortages disrupt apparel production
17 April 2026

Govt drafts 5-year strategic plan

Designates ICT as special priority sector
16 April 2026

Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford

Ookla report places Bangladesh among Asia-Pacific’s top performers on latency
14 April 2026

Islamic banks’ deposits rise 9.4% in Dec

Islamic banks now hold 24.38 percent of total deposits across the banking sector
13 April 2026

Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks

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.
12 April 2026

Fuel crisis drives e-bike demand in Bangladesh

Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started
12 April 2026

Of smoke, soot, and suffering

Toxic emissions from a factory in Rupsha upazila of Khulna have been causing environmental pollution in at least eight neighbouring villages.
11 April 2026

America’s war crimes

Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, sparking global fears of nuclear war and devastating regional conflict.
8 April 2026

FDI growth masks slowdown in fresh capital inflow

Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment witnessed a sharp 39 percent increase in 2025, reaching $1.77 billion, according to central bank data.
8 April 2026

Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing

Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based
5 April 2026

Tk 600cr venture firm backed by 39 banks eyes Bangladesh’s next Uber or Instagram

Bangladesh’s first large-scale venture capital firm will begin operations this month to address the long-standing funding gap for local startup
2 April 2026

Energy decisions critical for macroeconomic management

Says Debapriya Bhattacharya as next budget must address fuel, debt, and fiscal pressures
1 April 2026

Half of Japanese firms in Bangladesh expect profits in 2026

Jetro survey finds improving confidence lifts outlook to highest level since 2019
30 March 2026

Antibiotics losing power: A growing global health crisis

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.
29 March 2026

The renewables gambit: Race against time and tariffs

Bangladesh risks losing 30% of EU garment exports if it fails to reach mandated decarbonisation targets by 2030
27 March 2026

Youth unemployment contributing to social risks

Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026

First commercial crocodile farm gasping for survival

At present, the Reptiles Farm Ltd is as good as abandoned, farm sources say
26 March 2026