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

Nearly two years of discussions, tripartite meetings and the ministry’s final decision have produced no effective action from employers

Beneath this surface of optimism lies a far more fragile reality

The global lender releases ‘Bangladesh Poverty and Equity Assessment 2025’ report

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) found it in a study

Gold prices held steady on Monday as growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month helped offset pressure from a firm US dollar.

Bangladesh should adopt better farming practices that prioritise agrochemical-free and sustainable methods to strengthen the fisheries and livestock sectors, experts said yesterday.

Bangladesh Bank has not published the banking sector’s classified loan data for the April-June quarter even five months after it ended, leaving analysts without a clear picture of the sector’s condition.

Report to UN claims stabilisation and improving indicators, but economists highlight inflation, unemployment, weak investment and mounting debt concerns