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Business
Rural areas lag behind as digital divide persists
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
RMG exports brace for a gathering storm
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB buys another $50 million from banks
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt to turn crises into opportunities
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Oil prices little changed
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
16 April 2026, 21:42 PM
Business
Novoair offers interest-free monthly instalments for tickets
This offer is available with return fares, where the minimum EMI is Tk 1,567 per month
1 March 2026, 15:54 PM
Suspended flights to Middle East will be rescheduled: civil aviation minister
Says prime minister is personally monitoring the situation and issuing
1 March 2026, 15:42 PM
27 more flights cancelled at Dhaka airport following Middle East airspace shutdowns
Flight cancellations leave hundreds of passengers stranded
1 March 2026, 11:24 AM
Ramadan overlap with fair hits already declining book sales
Bangladesh’s publishing sector is navigating one of its most difficult periods in recent memory, as declining sales, reduced book production, and limited institutional support continue to weigh on it.
1 March 2026, 00:07 AM
Finding the right exchange rate balance
It is a very tough exercise for our central bank to arrive at an optimal exchange rate and interest rate and, more importantly, ensure adequate liquidity in the market for credit creation without denting market discipline.
1 March 2026, 00:01 AM
Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%
The market share of Bangladesh in the European Union’s (EU) apparel market increased to 21.57 percent in 2025 from 20.78 percent in 2024 thanks to the rising demand for locally made apparel items in the EU.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to launch ‘Probashi Card’ soon
The government will soon introduce a “Probashi Card” for expatriates, as promised in the election manifesto, and will take coordinated steps involving multiple ministries to reopen closed labour markets, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said yesterday.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
End LNG reliance or face debt trap: CPD
The new government must end its policy of overemphasising liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports or risk repeating a damaging cycle of financial debt while falling behind on energy transition goals, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) warned yesterday.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Private investment hits 11-year low
Bangladesh’s private investment fell for the third consecutive year, reaching 22.03 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fiscal year 2024-25, the lowest level in 11 years, amid a weak investment climate and macroeconomic stress.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Extortion, gridlock hurting trade, investment
Business leaders and government officials at an event yesterday stressed the urgent need to improve the law-and-order situation and strengthen market management, warning that business confidence and sustainable economic growth will remain elusive unless immediate and effective measures are taken.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Flights disrupted as Middle East war grounds passengers at Dhaka airport
Passengers told to leave contacts and await updates from airlines
28 February 2026, 22:22 PM
Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%
Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026, 21:07 PM
Govt to launch Probashi Card, reopen closed labour markets: minister
A 180-day action plan has been taken, says expatriates’ welfare minister
28 February 2026, 20:51 PM
Flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, Muscat called off from Chattogram
Inbound flights from Sharjah, Dubai, Muscat cancelled
28 February 2026, 20:18 PM
Flights between Dhaka and Gulf destinations suspended amid tensions
Passengers asked to contact airlines beforehand to verify flight status
28 February 2026, 18:32 PM
Traders urge urgent steps to improve law and order
They made the call at a meeting organised by the Dhaka Chamber
28 February 2026, 16:57 PM
Reciprocal trade deal with US ‘highly discriminatory’: CPD
He urged the government to immediately take measures to withdraw from the agreement
28 February 2026, 13:38 PM
BB’s exchange rate framework incomplete: IMF
Although the authorities say the foreign exchange rate is now fully market-determined, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described the system as “incomplete”.
28 February 2026, 00:00 AM
UN panel sets up process to assess Bangladesh’s request to delay LDC graduation
The panel discussed Bangladesh’s application at its 28th plenary session today at the UN Headquarters in New York
27 February 2026, 23:32 PM
Govt to ensure free Wi-Fi at airports, railway stations: ICT minister
Want to create greater employment opportunities in the ICT sector, he says
27 February 2026, 21:54 PM