The government has begun the process to seek a deferral of the country’s scheduled graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club at the end of this year, newly appointed Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.

Bangladesh has become “an over-regulated country”, and serious deregulation is now essential, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on his first day in office at the Secretariat yesterday.

Bangladesh has recorded a sharp jump in hybrid rice coverage as many farmers gradually move away from farming inbred and local varieties, looking for higher yields and profits.

Corporate rivalry in Bangladesh’s telecom sector is nothing new. Operators have long competed fiercely on price, network quality, and subscriber acquisition. But 2025 saw that rivalry erupt not through marketing campaigns, but through formal complaints, regulatory challenges, and court petitions.

Gold prices rose in low market liquidity on Wednesday, rebounding from a one-week low hit in the previous session, while markets await the release of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes for cues into the rate outlook.

The number of household deposit accounts containing between Tk 1 crore and Tk 25 crore rose by nearly 8 percent year-on-year in June 2025, reflecting the key role played by households in sustaining the financial system.

Mastercard has launched its Ramadan and Eid campaign for 2026, titled “Payment in One Tap for Festive Joy”, aimed at making everyday festive spending more rewarding for cardholders throughout the holy month and in the lead-up to Eid-ul-Fitr.

MEP Hi-Tech Industrial Park Limited, a concern of MEP Group, will invest Tk 200 crore to set up a modern electrical and electronic products manufacturing facility on nearly 10 acres of land at the National Special Economic Zone in Mirsharai upazila, Chattogram.

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the government to prioritise foreign direct investment (FDI)-friendly policies, backed by structural and regulatory reforms to strengthen investor confidence and ensure sustainable economic growth.

The long-awaited election is over, followed by the formation of a new government carrying enormous hope from the people.

A new study has found that more than one-third of the total cost of large infrastructure projects over the past 16 years has been eaten up by corruption and inefficiency.

Released from responsibility in line with his own intention, says official gazette

The chamber said it stands ready to work with the government

The study reviewed 42 major infrastructure projects undertaken between 2009 and 2025

It will produce electrical wires, switches and sockets, fans, LED lights, circuit breakers, and other related products.

These accounts increased to 36,932 as of June 2025, up from 34,258 in June 2024.

He also said priority would be given to developing institutions, which, he said, are in a "very bad shape."

On average, the increase ranged from 10 to 30 percent

Imports of capital machinery are picking up, showing signs of renewed business interest on expectations of greater stability in both politics and the economy.

When the interim government assumed office around 18 months ago, it inherited an economy under severe strain.