Bangladesh to get $1.5b from WB this month
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Fazlur Rahman made chairman of AB Bank
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Islamic banks fall behind in deposit growth
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Tyre importers oppose proposed duty hike
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Import duty cuts on plug-in hybrids raise concerns
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Beximco Pharma shares rise 8%
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DSE resumes halting trade in real time
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Taskforce formed to push deregulation
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Govt to launch online one-stop investor services
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Strengthen market surveillance: BSEC
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Private sector flourished under Khaleda Zia’s leadership
Former FBCCI leaders say
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
NBR flags gold supply despite low imports
National Board of Revenue Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday questioned how gold remains widely available in Bangladesh’s market despite little to no formal imports.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
World Bank cuts Bangladesh growth forecast for FY26
The World Bank (WB) has cut its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth from its June prediction by 0.3 percentage points for the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 amid persistent inflation, falling exports and sluggish investment.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Ramadan import rush leaves lighter vessels in short supply
Mother ships waiting for 10-20 extra days at outer anchorages for unloading
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Commercial courts introduced to settle business disputes faster
Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Gold hits record Tk 234,679 per bhori in Bangladesh
Gold will be sold at the highest price on record in Bangladesh from tomorrow
14 January 2026, 21:38 PM
Merging banks’ depositors will not get any profit for 2024, 2025
Bangladesh Bank has asked the five to recalculate their deposit balances
14 January 2026, 21:06 PM
NBR chief questions gold availability despite zero imports
Md Abdur Rahman sits with the members of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association
14 January 2026, 20:25 PM
Zant Accessories to invest Tk 80 crore in National Special Economic Zone
The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles
14 January 2026, 20:10 PM
Mobile phone prices will fall after import duty cut: special assistant to CA
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb attends a discussion organised by the Voice for Reform and the Technology Industry Policy Advocacy Platform
14 January 2026, 19:06 PM
SAFA International Conference in Dhaka on Jan 17
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh will organise the event
14 January 2026, 17:24 PM
World Bank cuts Bangladesh growth forecast for FY26
The multilateral lender said the economy will grow by 4.6 percent in the current year
14 January 2026, 17:00 PM
Govt launches first shared GPU cloud facility to boost AI, research
The infrastructure will be maintained by the National Data Centre team of the Bangladesh Computer Council
14 January 2026, 15:33 PM
Gold steadies below record $4,600/oz
Gold prices were largely steady near its all-time peak on Tuesday, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions, while investor caution ahead of key inflation data limited upside momentum.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Mobile phone traders seek delay in NEIR rollout
Mobile phone traders yesterday formed a human chain in Dhaka, demanding a postponement of the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system and the release of colleagues arrested over protests against the initiative.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Pay structure decision after Pay Commission report: finance adviser
The decision on the new pay structure for government employees will be taken after receiving the Pay Commission’s report, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday, noting that the commission members are reviewing the matter and will submit their recommendations soon.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Inclusive action needed to unlock blue economy, experts say
Amid rising climate vulnerability and underused maritime resources, regional experts and policymakers have called for inclusive action to unlock Bangladesh’s blue economy and strengthen coastal resilience.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
When auditor appointment rules are disregarded
Audit practice is governed by two regulatory frameworks. The first consists of domestic laws covering the appointment, reappointment and removal of auditors, the convening and adjournment of AGMs, auditor rights and powers, and statutory requirements for financial statements. In practice, International Financial Reporting Standards are applied to ensure global alignment in content and disclosures.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Cold wave takes a toll on Boro seedbeds
Farmers say achieving production target will be harder as rice drives half of food inflation
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Referendum campaign creates unease among some bankers
The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM