Shinepukur Ceramics gets special LC facility
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BSEC approves intraday trading
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Govt working like private sector to cut red tape, says finance minister
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Nahid made BB executive director
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Bangladesh economy to grow 4.4% in FY27: HSBC

Bangladesh’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4 percent in the current fiscal year 2026-27, supported by easing global headwinds and domestic economic reforms, according to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited.
8 July 2026, 18:57 PM

UCB to raise Tk 775 crore through rights issue

United Commercial Bank (UCB) will raise Tk 775 crore through a rights issue to address its capital shortfall and support its business operations.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Economic expansion might have slowed in June: PMI

Bangladesh’s economic activities grew at a slower pace in June than a month ago, as reflected in the fall in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) score, an indicator that helps assess the economic health of a country.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh FDI rises 45% but still trails major regional peers

FDI inflows into Bangladesh rose to $1.78 billion in 2025 from $1.23 billion a year earlier
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

ECB presses banks on AI defence plans

The European Central Bank on Tuesday pressed major European banks to come up with action plans to deal with cybersecurity risks posed by increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt plans to merge 4 investment agencies

A draft law aims to bring Bida, Beza, BHTPA, PPPA under one roof
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Net forex reserves climb to $27.92 billion

The country’s net international reserves (NIR), the liquid foreign assets a central bank can readily use, have risen to $27.92 billion, according to the central bank.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Public-private ties vital for affordable healthcare

Closer public-private collaboration is essential to make healthcare affordable for all, the finance minister said yesterday, noting that Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of out-of-pocket healthcare spending in the world.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Net forex reserves rise to $27.92b

The reserves have recovered from a low of $16.77 billion in July 2024, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) said today
7 July 2026, 21:13 PM

Modern mango processing plant opens in Gabtoli

Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, marking a key step towards expanding access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

What else can NBR do?

The National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) collection of more than Tk360,000 crore during the first eleven months of the fiscal year deserves recognition. At a time when Bangladesh is grappling with mounting fiscal pressures, this performance signals improvement in revenue administration despite a challenging economic environment.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

25 lakh tonnes of mangoes, and barely 0.1% make it abroad

The country produces 24-25 lakh tonnes of mangoes annually for a domestic market worth Tk 13,000-14,000 crore
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Sheltech expands across agro-processing

Sheltech Group, a major real estate and textile conglomerate, is expanding its operations to diversify its portfolio and tap growing opportunities in both domestic and export markets.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Finance minister urges customer-centric digital services

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed all financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, to deliver digital services tailored to customers’ needs, ensuring citizens can access essential services from the comfort of their homes.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Cost surge, weak demand squeeze plastic makers

The country’s plastic industry has slowed sharply following the recent Middle East crisis, as rising raw material prices and weak consumer demand continue to hit manufacturers hard, industry leaders said.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

BB rolls out Tk 3,000cr agri credit scheme for Rajshahi, Rangpur

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a Tk 3,000 crore refinancing scheme to boost agriculture-based economic activity in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

BB allows defaulter Abdul Monem to open import LC

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has exempted defaulter Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery Ltd (AMSRL) from a provision of the Bank Company Act, 1991 until June 30, 2027, allowing it to open import letters of credit (LCs) despite its default status.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Inflation eases to 9.16% in June

The country ended fiscal year 2025-26 with a slight easing in inflation, as lower food prices helped slow overall price growth in June.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM

New processing plant to strengthen Bangladesh’s mango exports

Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, a key step towards securing greater access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.
6 July 2026, 21:58 PM

Anisur Rahman, new deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank

He will replace Deputy Governor Zakir Hossain Chowdhury as the government has cancelled Zakir's remaining tenure
6 July 2026, 21:44 PM