Ookla report places Bangladesh among Asia-Pacific’s top performers on latency

From now on, interest rates will no longer be determined solely based on banks’ quoted rates

This is the second extension of the deadline

He added that currently about 12 percent of Bangladesh’s exports go to Asia—a share he described as disproportionately low given the region’s market potential

The chamber suggests a hike in the threshold for tax-free income to Tk 5 lakh for individuals

For nations heavily reliant on the American market, the message is unambiguous

The SME Foundation has, for the first time, organised a weeklong Baishakhi Fair to promote SME products, expand market access, and strengthen buyer linkages.

The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has asked the stock market regulator to extend the deadline for complying with new margin rules by three months.

As mobile financial fraud grows more sophisticated, an intelligent system that tracks how users type and swipe could offer a powerful shield for honest customers.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has sent its Managing Director, Md Omar Faruk Khan, on leave for more than one and a half months.

The government needs to allocate more to education, health, and social protection in the upcoming budget, and ensure that the funds are properly utilised to create a better future for every child in the country, development specialists and donor agencies said yesterday.

Islamic banks now hold 24.38 percent of total deposits across the banking sector

Bangladesh can no longer afford “surreal” budgets built on inflated projections and political convenience, warned eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya.

For many, negative real incomes have pushed protein off plates and now threaten a heavier debt burden

Sales of clothing items ahead of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali new year and the second largest annual shopping season after Eid, have rebounded this year after two subdued seasons marked by overlapping festivities and political uncertainty.

Escalating Middle East conflict disrupt Dhaka’s air links, stranding passengers

As expenses continue to outpace earnings, many are forced to shut down operations

The US accounts for about 20 percent of the country’s total annual apparel exports

In this subcontinent, gold has long been more than a commodity. It is a store of family wealth, a hedge against uncertainty and a refuge when confidence in financial markets weakens. In Bangladesh’s social fabric, gold also carries deep cultural meaning. For many women, wearing gold ornaments is not only a sign of financial security but an enduring expression of style and tradition, one for which families are willing to pay a premium even as prices climb.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) held its 22nd convocation at the InterContinental Dhaka yesterday, celebrating the achievements of newly qualified chartered accountants.