Although it offered the highest dividend yield in the region, the Bangladesh stock market recorded the worst performance among South Asian economies last year, dragged down by poor corporate earnings, especially in the banking sector, according to a new review.

Md Sabbir Hossain, a seasoned banker with extensive experience, has joined Bank Asia PLC as additional managing director (AMD) and chief operating officer, effective from January 1, 2026.

The three-time prime minister of Bangladesh passed away on December 30

The duty came down to 43.43% from 61.8%

Migrants sent home $32.8 billion in the just-concluded year

In 2025, tight economic policies helped curb inflation and protect foreign exchange reserves

The NBR made Customs Bond Management System mandatory for all exporters

For the first time, annual container throughput at the port crossed 34 lakh TEUs

A BTRC official said some people were seen throwing bricks and damaging the office premises

The gross foreign exchange reserves crossed $33 billion for the first time in three years

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently amended its rules for the upcoming auction of the 700-megahertz (MHz) band, allowing a single mobile operator to acquire up to 60 percent of the spectrum available in the auction.

Comforters are not just a passing trend but a long-term change in how urban Bangladesh keeps warm in winter

Readers showed curiosity that cut across policy, pocketbook and people

2025 Recap

A full economic turnaround may take time, as any new government will need time to implement policies

Precious metals rebounded on Tuesday, after falling sharply in the previous session, as the market refocused on geopolitical and economic risks, reigniting gold’s rally to cap its best year since 1979.

The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system will be activated today, bringing unauthorised new handsets that connect to the network under the blocking process.

When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket

The scheme also affects staff at the five merging banks

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has expanded its retail footprint across the country to bring more unbanked people under formal banking services.