BB buys another $50 million from banks
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Govt to turn crises into opportunities
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Oil prices little changed
REUTERS, Tokyo/Singapore
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
AFP, Washington
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB buys another $50 million from four banks
Star Business Report
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM Business

Maldivian resumes Male–Dhaka-Male flights with water salute ahead of Eid

Aims to boost travel options for holidaymakers ahead of Eid
12 March 2026, 13:46 PM

US launches trade investigation into Bangladesh, others as Trump revives tariffs

The investigation was initiated today by the Office of the United States Trade Representative
12 March 2026, 10:01 AM

BB asks bankers to avoid cars, use public transport

Banks should take precautionary steps to reduce electricity and fuel consumption in their offices, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has urged, in view of ongoing global geopolitical uncertainties that could disrupt energy supplies.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Banks allowed to offer loans against govt bonds

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to offer loans to clients against Treasury Bonds (T-bonds) held under lien, according to a circular issued yesterday.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

BGMEA wants single-digit interest rates for exporters

Garment exporters have urged the central bank governor to bring export loan interest rates down to single digits and provide easier loan conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

RMG exports to emerging markets fall 6% in Jul-Feb

Garment exports from Bangladesh to non-traditional markets declined by 6.34 percent year-on-year to $4.24 billion in the July-February period of the current fiscal year.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump touts US oil refinery deal with India’s Reliance

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Indian energy giant Reliance Industries was backing a deal to build the first new major oil refinery in the United States in half a century.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

How the broadcasting industry can generate Tk 5,000cr for NBR

Bangladesh is one of South Asia’s largest television-consuming markets, yet its broadcasting and digital content distribution industry remains structurally underdeveloped and weakly monetised, depriving the state of an estimated Tk 5,000 crore in annual revenue.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Tea production in the north reaches all-time high

Tea production in five northern districts reached a record high in 2025, accounting for about 21 percent of the country’s total output.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

War may push up logistics costs for apparel: DCCI

Export-driven industries in Bangladesh, particularly the readymade garment (RMG) sector, face rising logistics costs, supply chain delays, and shipping risks due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) said yesterday.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Three more LNG cargoes to be bought at double Dec prices

Bangladesh will purchase three more cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the spot market from South Korean and UK-based companies at more than double the price paid in December, as the government moves to prevent a looming energy crisis.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Hormuz crisis strands country’s food exports to Middle East

Bangladesh’s processed food exports to key Middle Eastern markets have come to a standstill as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran have halted shipments, leaving containers stranded and exporters fearing mounting financial losses.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

War on Iran rattles Bangladesh dollar market

The US dollar exchange rate against the taka held almost flat through late February before beginning a slow, gradual climb into March.
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

How dependent is Bangladesh on Middle East oil, gas?

Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar are two key sources
11 March 2026, 21:37 PM

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh’s profit rises 34% in 2025

The cement manufacturer made Tk 510 crore profit in the year
11 March 2026, 20:35 PM

Another 58,457 tonnes of US wheat arrive at Mongla port

The consignment has been brought under G2G agreement
11 March 2026, 20:14 PM

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to emerging markets fall 6% in Jul–Feb

The country shipped $4.24 billion worth of garments to emerging markets during the period
11 March 2026, 19:37 PM

BGMEA wants single-digit bank interest rates

The association sat with Bangladesh Bank governor today, placing a set of recommendations
11 March 2026, 18:02 PM

Bangladesh Bank asks bankers to avoid cars, use public transport

Bangladesh Bank issues energy-saving directive
11 March 2026, 17:27 PM

US-Israel war on Iran may spike logistics costs for RMG: DCCI

Domestically, exports have been declining for the past seven months due to political and economic challenges
11 March 2026, 16:47 PM