India has approved a more than $800 million plan to boost production of rare earth magnets in an effort to secure supplies and cut its dependence on imports from countries like China.

The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system will be launched on December 16

Bangladesh Agricultural Journalists Forum (BAJF) celebrates 25th anniversary

Four-day Ceramic Expo Bangladesh begins in Dhaka

The economist spoke at a book unveiling event on financial journalism

Non-performing loans currently stand at Tk 6.4 lakh crore, nearly 36 percent of all disbursed loans

The acquisition comes as Crown Cement posted stronger earnings in the July–September quarter of FY2025–26

BB Governor Ahsan H Mansur said in August that nine NBFIs would be shut down

The panel inquired about Bangladesh's readiness for graduation

China’s stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States.

Sri Lanka’s central bank said Wednesday it was counting on the IMF releasing a $350 million loan instalment to bolster foreign reserves owing to a surge in vehicle imports since a five-year ban was lifted in February.

Bank Asia plans to accelerate the expansion of retail and SME lending, strengthen its presence at home and abroad, widen its agent network, and continue leading digital innovation in the coming years. The private bank wants to expand SME and retail loans to at least 50 percent of the total portfolio within the next three years.

Today, fresh Tk 350 crore liquidity support approved for the to-be-merged banks, taking the total to Tk 35,300 crore

Moreover, many heritage items are at risk of losing their GI tag to other countries

Bangladesh is scheduled to graduate from LDC status in November 2026

During the Covid pandemic, the authorities provided subsidies for nearly 9,000 combine harvesters to increase production, modernise farming and reduce the sector’s dependence on intensive labour.

Business leaders and health experts yesterday urged the government to remove obstacles that hinder the growth of the private sector in healthcare services, medical equipment, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Total economic units stand at 1.22cr

NPLs reach their highest level since 2000, reflecting irresponsible lending, political influence under previous regime

The interim government should officially recognise fisheries workers as labourers and provide them with social security, experts urged yesterday..They highlighted that livelihoods in the fisheries sector are fragile, workers lack legal protection and safety measures, and existing social se