The Bangladesh Bank yesterday appointed a new observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid deepening unrest at the country’s largest private bank.

Bangladesh can become the world’s most attractive apparel sourcing destination if it can deliver faster lead times, produce more value-added products and ensure seamless collaboration across the supply chain, according to a senior executive at Inditex, one of the world’s largest fashion retail groups.

The government has signed a loan and grant agreement with the World Bank to improve the country’s health, nutrition and population services.

Bangladesh needs strong cooperation among the government, development partners and the private sector -- alongside adequate financing -- to achieve its development goals, Akira Matsunaga, deputy country director of Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Bangladesh Resident Mission, said yesterday.

Bangladesh’s economy has crossed the half-a-trillion-dollar mark for the first time in fiscal year 2025-26, provisional data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed, as better performance in agriculture and services helped regain pace after a sluggish previous year.

The BNP government is set to unveil a series of tax measures in the new budget for fiscal year 2026-27 today, offering incentives for green industries, digital entrepreneurs and technology manufacturers, while imposing higher taxes on tobacco products, conventional fuel-powered vehicles and selected imports.

20th Bangladesh Denim Expo begins in Dhaka

The World Bank will provide $379 million in loan assistance, along with $25 million in grant support from the Global Financing Facility (GFF)

Bangladesh's per capita gross national income (GNI) has surpassed the $3,000 mark for the first time, reaching $3,020 in fiscal year 2025-26, according to provisional estimates released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS

The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today

Bangladesh Bank today reappointed an observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid ongoing unrest at the country's largest private bank, triggered by the banking regulator's appointment of a new chairman for the bank

Bankers urged authorities to facilitate a quick settlement between the opposing parties so stability could be restored at the country's largest Shariah-based lender

GDP growth picks up to 4.14% in FY26

Chinese exports surged by almost a fifth last month, official data showed Tuesday, as shipments of tech components and machinery helped the world’s second-largest economy weather pressure from the Middle East war.

More than three-quarters of employees in Bangladesh expect support from their employers during unexpected financial hardships or personal health crises, according to MetLife Bangladesh’s 2025 Employee Benefit Trends Study.

Volatile global situation, US reciprocal tariffs, high bank interest rates, poor port operations, and LDC graduation-related issues have caused the decline in garment exports over the past year, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said on Monday.

Every government, its institutions and agencies, and political parties, especially those in power, collectively define a country’s overall system.

Bangladesh’s air conditioner market is experiencing a subdued summer season this year. Frequent rainfall in April and May, coupled with fewer heatwaves than in previous years, has weakened demand for cooling appliances, according to industry stakeholders.

Global digital operator Veon has expressed interest in exploring a strategic combination with Bangladesh’s state-owned mobile operator Teletalk as part of a broader plan to expand its digital footprint and investments in Bangladesh.

There are at least half a dozen reasons why the government’s revenue compared with the size of the economy has remained low for such a long time