By any measure, the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14), scheduled for 26 to 29 March 2026 in Yaounde, Cameroon, is expected to be a watershed moment for the multilateral trading system (MTS),

Gold prices were steady on Monday after paring a near 1 percent fall earlier in the session, as a softer dollar and safe-haven demand helped offset waning hopes of near‑term US interest rate cuts ​due to elevated energy prices.

The recently signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) holds significant potential to boost Japanese investment in Bangladesh,

Bangladesh could save nearly $3 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import costs over 25 years by developing 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed administrators and officials to expedite the ongoing merger of five struggling shariah-based banks, including completing IT integration, as part of the wider banking sector reforms.

The executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida), Ashik Chowdhury, has outlined a 180-day action plan aimed at strengthening the country’s investment climate through coordinated reforms across four key agencies.

Abdul Momen Chowdhury, a retired government official, invested all his savings in Aviva Finance and Prime Finance -- Tk 1.8 crore together with his wife. The 87-year-old suffers from serious health complications.

Bangladeshi cement manufacturers have dismissed claims by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) last week over alleged industry overcapacity, insisting that the sector’s production reflects growing domestic demand driven by a decade of major infrastructure projects and the needs of a rapidly expanding economy.

He was appointed to the bank’s reconstituted board in August 2024

The international institute releases report on Iran tensions and Asia’s energy crisis

Airspace closures across seven Middle Eastern countries disrupt air travel

The roadmap targets coordinated reforms across four key agencies

Says high-level delegation of the multilateral lender 

The stock market regulator has said it has no objection to the proposed merger of two companies of Walton Group.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has raised the maximum credit card loan limit for individuals to Tk 40 lakh from Tk 25 lakh for local use and has also doubled the unsecured credit card loan ceiling.

Sheltech (Pvt) Ltd has celebrated its 38th anniversary, marking nearly four decades of contribution to the real estate sector.

Kayesh Chowdhury has joined Bank Asia PLC as deputy managing director (DMD) and zonal head – Chattogram, effective from March 11, 2026.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s development strategy of putting people first is a breath of fresh air.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday extended the income tax return submission deadline for companies by one month-- to April 15.

Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government will form a fact-finding committee to examine the unusual price gap between wholesale and retail markets.