Renewable delays push Bangladesh into ‘energy trap’: experts
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gold firms, heads for weekly gain
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt to reopen some sugar mills
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Education, health to take 28% of ADP
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BSEC sets out rules for converting closed-end mutual funds
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Renewable delays push Bangladesh into energy trap: experts
9 May 2026, 21:42 PM
Business
Govt to reopen some mills to increase sugar production: commerce minister
9 May 2026, 17:51 PM
Business
DCCI calls for integrated logistics ecosystem to boost exports
9 May 2026, 17:13 PM
Business
Weekly Recap / 5 key developments in the economy last week
9 May 2026, 16:34 PM
Business
Biman Toronto flight diverts to Heathrow after co-pilot falls ill
8 May 2026, 22:02 PM
Aviation
Panel formed to make tax expenditure policy
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday formed a nine-member committee to make a policy framework for tax expenditure.
19 December 2024, 18:57 PM
IMF sees brighter days for Bangladesh from FY26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said that the country's economic scenario may turn positive in fiscal year 2025-26 with the inflationary pressure easing and economic growth picking up.
19 December 2024, 18:09 PM
First Security Islami Bank: Almost 90pc of Tk 2,254cr loan to Sikder Group sours
As much as 89.3 percent of the credit extended by First Security Islami Bank, when controlled by the major Awami League beneficiary S Alam Group, to AL-affiliated Sikder Group by violating banking rules and regulations has become defaulted.
19 December 2024, 18:01 PM
CPA to extend deal with Saif Powertec to operate New Mooring terminal
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has opted to extend its deal with Saif Powertec Limited, allowing the company to operate its New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) under direct procurement, as the process of floating an open tender to this end is facing delays..The agreement with the firm is
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Past glory, future worry
Years ago, Karim, a skilled fisherman, had a secret trick to catch fish. He would quietly tap the water three times, toss some crumbs, and wait. Like magic, the fish always came.
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Deposits in full-fledged Islamic banks fall
Savers are increasingly parking their funds at Islamic banking branches and windows of commercial banks in Bangladesh in a move away from full-fledged Shariah based banks, which were mired by irregularities during the tenure of previous government ousted in August this year.
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Domestic tourism heats up this winter
If you call your friends and relatives, you may find that some are off in the hills of Sajek valley of Rangamati or the sandy beaches of Cox’s Bazar and other tourist hotspots across Bangladesh.
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Padma Bank seeks Tk 1,300cr bailout
Problem-ridden Padma Bank has applied to the Bangladesh Bank for Tk 1,300 crore in liquidity support to mitigate its crisis and strengthen its ability to repay depositors.
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
IMF pushes for more reforms to unlock additional $750m
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed more reforms, including the separation of tax administration and tax policy and greater exchange rate flexibility, as conditions for an additional $750 million loan to Bangladesh.
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Domestic tourism heats up this winter
The local tourism industry was suffering from apprehension over the loss of business amid a long recession stemming from mass unrest, which began in July
19 December 2024, 16:07 PM
No tax on Dec 21 concert for martyrs of Jul-Aug uprising: NBR
A platform named Spirits of July will organise the concert in Dhaka’s Army Stadium
19 December 2024, 14:40 PM
Poultry association cancels decision to halt production
They backtracked from the decision after the government promised to address their 10-point demand
19 December 2024, 14:07 PM
REHAB’s housing fair begins Dec 23
The five-day exhibition will be organised at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre
19 December 2024, 12:23 PM
Bangladesh will get fourth tranche of loan after IMF's executive board meeting
The meeting will be held in February next year
19 December 2024, 07:38 AM
ADB to give $600m for economic management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend a $600 million loan to Bangladesh to help the country strengthen its economic management and establish a transparent and accountable regulatory environment for private sector development.
18 December 2024, 20:19 PM
Govt to procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India
The interim government of Bangladesh will procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India to address the depletion of the country’s food stocks and thereby meet consumer demand for the cereal grain amid ongoing inflationary pressure..The rice will be used to supply state-sponsored food distributi
18 December 2024, 18:27 PM
Indian rupee slips to lifetime low
The Indian rupee dropped to a record low on Wednesday, weighed by persistent demand for US dollars from importers and speculators ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
18 December 2024, 18:00 PM
UK inflation hits 8-month high
British inflation hit an eight-month high in November, but the rise in services prices - watched closely by the Bank of England as an underlying measure of inflationary pressures - held steady, offering the central bank a little bit of relief.
18 December 2024, 18:00 PM
As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments
Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further interest in offering cryptocurrencies as a means of payment to tap in to fresh pockets of wealth and build loyalty with crypto investors.
18 December 2024, 18:00 PM
BB to make exchange rate more flexible
The exchange rate of the taka and the US dollar is going to be turned more flexible in line with suggestions of International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to Bangladesh Bank.
18 December 2024, 18:00 PM