BB issued a warning in its monetary policy for January–June 2026

BB cut its Standing Deposit Facility rate by 50 basis points to 7.5 percent.

There is value in documentation, especially in moments of political flux. The interim government’s decision to record reform steps -- no matter how technical, incremental, or seemingly minor -- signals seriousness about institutional change.

Interim government undertook 77 financial and economic reforms, stabilising market conditions but leaving many structural changes incomplete

Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington.

Bangladesh has signed a framework agreement with China to buy four vessels from the country, worth Tk 2,486.31 crore (RMB 1.67 billion).

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has imposed strict limits on person-to-person transactions through mobile financial services (MFS) ahead of the parliamentary election on February 12, capping daily transfers at Tk 10,000 to prevent misuse of the platforms during the period.

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has approved a proposal to raise Tier-I capital amounting to Tk 346 crore to further strengthen the bank’s core capital base.

The interim government succeeded in preventing a deeper economic and geopolitical slide during a highly volatile period, but failed to translate that stability into meaningful institutional reform, transparency, and inclusive governance, said speakers at a policy dialogue on Saturday.

Following the recent conclusion of a trade agreement between India and the European Union, and the prospect of tariff reductions under a US-India bilateral trade deal, fresh concerns have emerged among Bangladeshi exporters.

Indian farmers have expressed concern that New Delhi has made too many concessions to Washington after the two countries brokered a new trade deal that would lower tariffs.

Bangladesh’s economy may have expanded at its slowest pace in January 2026 compared to the last seven months, as the latest Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed a marginal easing in momentum amid softer manufacturing exports.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to announce its monetary policy for January-June of the current fiscal year today, just two days before the national election.

The interim government has passed the much-talked-about reform plan to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on to the next elected government.

With Ramadan beginning in just over a week, a period when demand for essentials typically surges, households are facing mounting pressure from rising prices.

Adviser Bashir says annual payments may be Tk 1,500-2,000cr

In January, PMI slipped by 0.3 points from the previous month to 53.9

Food inflation jumped to 8.29 percent, up from 7.71 percent a month earlier

Md Ahteshamul Haque Khan has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), respectively, of Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) yesterday expressed grave concern over the deadlock at Chattogram port and urged the government to ensure the swift resumption of operations to facilitate normal trade.