As part of the agreement, the paid-up capital of mCash Ltd will be enhanced in phases up to Tk 500 crore

Macroeconomic stabilisation remains a central priority as the economy continues to grapple with elevated inflation, tightening credit conditions and persistent pressures in the external sector, they said

The war began on February 28 after a US-Israel attack on Iran

Bangladesh economy might have expanded in February this year, supported by stronger growth in the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, according to the latest Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) published yesterday.

Flourish Garments Bangladesh Co Ltd, a China (Hong Kong)-based company, will invest $15.34 million to set up a high-end garment manufacturing factory at the Bepza Economic Zone (Bepza EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.

The US dollar held broadly steady in Asian trade ​on Friday and was poised for its steepest weekly gain in more than a year as the escalating conflict in the Middle East drove demand for safe-haven ‌assets.

As the conflict in the Gulf widens, maritime insurance premiums for war coverage are surging -- in some cases by more than 1000 percent -- dramatically driving up the cost of moving energy through a ​critical maritime corridor.

Bangladesh and India have agreed to resolve problems surrounding projects financed under India’s line of credit (LoC) assistance, following talks between Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma and Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in Dhaka yesterday.

Banks will have to keep provisions for potential losses before loans turn bad, from January 2028, according to a directive given by Bangladesh Bank (BB), which aims to enable lenders to detect the risk of credit deterioration in advance and enhance transparency in financial reporting.

The government should form an emergency-level cabinet committee to closely monitor the country’s macroeconomic situation, as pressure is building across several key sectors, said Sadiq Ahmed, vice-chairman of the Policy Research Institute (PRI) of Bangladesh.

In order to ensure increased participation of citizens in the private sector and cut dependence on bank loans, conditions may be imposed to compel firms to raise capital from public, said Prof Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the prime minister’s adviser to the ministries of finance and planning.

Supply gaps, Ramadan demand and poll-related spending drove the spike, economists say

Four to five garment factories may face difficulties paying workers’ salaries and bonuses ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr due to financial constraints, a vice-president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said today.

Leaders of six trade bodies, mainly representing the textile and garment sectors, today urged the government to inform businesses about the current energy supply situation, as the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region may further aggravate the country’s energy crisis.

US retail gasoline and diesel prices are soaring as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran constrains oil and fuel exports, which could be a political test for President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead ​of midterm elections in November.

Tax the rich. Trash the tariffs. End monopolies. Such are the rallying calls of many of today's most heated economic debates. They could also come straight from the pen of revered economist Adam Smith, hailed by some as the "father of capitalism" and others as an early progressive.

Shipments of garments for Zara owner ​Inditex and other major clothing retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India, according to three manufacturers, ‌as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways to cancel flights.

Bangladesh’s stock market today recorded its steepest single-day decline in six years amid concerns over energy supply linked to the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East.

Non-food inflation also rose during the month, reaching 9.01 percent from 8.81 percent in January

The DSEX plunged 2.75 percent to 5,096.65 as of 12:30 pm