Gold prices fell more than 2 percent on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US dollar on expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes this year, while investors assessed US-Iran peace talks. Stocks across the globe declined amid concerns over AI-related share valuations and as higher interest rates loomed. Crude fell 1 percent while the dollar held near a one-year high, making gold less affordable for buyers holding other currencies.

Eurozone inflation is under control and uncertainty has been eased by US-Iranian efforts to end the war, reducing the need for “forceful” rate rises, ECB President Christine Lagarde said Monday.

The rebuilding of Bangladesh’s economy will not be determined merely by GDP growth figures, per capita income or large infrastructure projects.

The government has introduced an updated policy for the country’s poultry sector after nearly two decades, aiming to make the industry safer and export-oriented by promoting environmentally sustainable waste management and modern production systems.

The inflow of net foreign loans fell by three-fourths during the July-May period of fiscal year 2025-26 compared to the same period last year, as Bangladesh repaid more to international creditors than it received.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to disburse certain consumer loans directly to vendors through electronic fund transfers, a move aimed at modernising loan settlement processes and reducing operational risks associated with paper-based transactions

Total loans and advances, including accrued interest, rose to Tk 78,424.77 crore at the end of the January-March quarter of 2026

When prices rise without a visible shock, markets are reacting to something harder to see: uncertainty

Beximco Pharmaceuticals has developed a generic version of a high-cost medicine used to treat cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic disorder that severely affects the lungs and digestive system and can significantly reduce life expectancy.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) expects to collect Tk 415,000 crore in revenue in the current financial year, falling Tk 88,000 crore short of its target.

Nitrogen use is also uneven, with underapplication among rice growers and excessive use in onion and vegetable cultivation

The government has formed a National Drug Advisory Council to advise the authorities on implementing the National Drug Policy and developing the country’s pharmaceutical sector to ensure the availability of essential medicines.

Tyre manufacturers expect domestic production to rise and import dependence to fall following measures proposed in the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including a 20 percent supplementary duty on light truck tyre imports and value added tax on agricultural tyres.

While the proposed national budget contains several positive signals, including business-friendly measures, tax incentives and investment promotion initiatives, experts have questioned whether its ambitious targets can be achieved in the current economic climate.

The government is going to float its first short-term sukuk, a shariah-compliant investment instrument similar to bonds, as strong demand builds among both individual and institutional investors looking for short-term returns.

The government could lose an estimated Tk 4,000 crore in annual revenue in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 due to unrounded cigarette pricing, the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) said yesterday.

Beximco Pharmaceuticals has moved a step closer to resolving the boardroom standoff that put its London listing at risk, after Bangladesh’s stock regulator gave the company the go-ahead to hold a board meeting and finally sign off on its overdue accounts.

Despite financial distress and liquidation risks facing several non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), shares of some of these troubled companies still featured among the top gainers in yesterday’s stock market.

The government is going to float its first short-term sukuk, a shariah-compliant investment instrument similar to bonds, as strong demand builds among both individual and institutional investors looking for short-term returns.

The government has formed a National Drug Advisory Council to advise the authorities on implementing the National Drug Policy and developing the country's pharmaceutical sector to ensure the availability of essential medicines.