Govt to sign trade deals with US, Japan before polls

The anticipated US deal centres on duty-free market access for Bangladeshi garments manufactured using American cotton
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

MFS transaction cap likely during polls

The transaction limit for mobile financial services (MFS) may be reduced ahead of the upcoming national par
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Private sector credit growth hits record low

Private sector credit growth fell to a record low in December 2025 due to political uncertainty and an eco
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

GREENWASHED

Tk 10,000cr fund for cleaner and greener factories eludes SMEs, while influential conglomerates capture financing and default on repayments
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Digital govt services key to curbing informal practices

Digitalising government services is essential not only for improving ease of doing business but also for curbing informal practices, said Lutfey Siddiqi, special envoy to the chief adviser on international affairs.
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Early FTA talks with EU needed to maintain duty-free access

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for an early start to free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU), stressing the need to safeguard trade preferences in Bangladesh’s largest export market before the current duty-free access expires.
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

NCC Bank launches automated risk management system

NCC Bank PLC has launched an advanced automated environmental and social risk management (ESRM) system, reinforcing its commitment to eco-friendly financing and sustainable banking.
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Credit card growth: Built on supermarkets, serving a meagre bracket

Credit card issuance grew from 16.39 lakh in 2020 to nearly 28 lakh in 2025
1 February 2026, 22:12 PM

Banks asked to collect data on farm loans of up to Tk 10,000

Make the data ready for the next government, says BB in an email sent to banks
1 February 2026, 19:59 PM

Remittance inflow jumps 45% ahead of polls

Migrants sent home $3.17 billion in January
1 February 2026, 19:03 PM

Early FTA talks with EU needed to secure duty-free access: chief adviser

Nuria Lopez, chairperson of EuroCham, meets the chief adviser
1 February 2026, 16:44 PM

Singer Bangladesh losses swell, skips dividend for 2025

Singer said it could not raise or adjust selling prices to offset higher average product costs due to intense market competition
1 February 2026, 16:16 PM

Daily MFS transaction cap of Tk 10,000 likely during election week

Discussions are ongoing to allow a maximum of 10 transactions per day, with each capped at Tk 1,000
1 February 2026, 14:06 PM

Eurozone growth beats 2025 forecasts despite Trump woes

Eurozone growth beat expectations to reach 1.5 percent last year, official data showed Friday, picking up pace for a second year running in spite of a bruising trade standoff with the United States.
1 February 2026, 01:59 AM

Gold prices rise by Tk 32,892 in January

The domestic market price of one bhori of gold, equivalent to 11.664 grammes, rose by Tk 32,892 over the course of a month, reflecting a notable increase compared with previous months.
1 February 2026, 00:53 AM

PRAN bags $5.5m spot orders at Gulf Food Fair

Bangladesh’s leading food processing company PRAN secured export orders worth about $5.5 million during the five-day Gulf Food Fair 2026, one of the world’s largest food and beverage exhibitions.
1 February 2026, 00:34 AM

3rd shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

The third consignment of US wheat purchased by the food ministry under a government-to-government (G2G) deal reached Chattogram port yesterday.
1 February 2026, 00:33 AM

Tech, recycling drive plastic sector growth

The country’s plastic industry, long overshadowed by garments, is steadily expanding as manufacturers adopt new technologies, increase recycling, and diversify exports beyond traditional markets.
1 February 2026, 00:13 AM

Local sales surpass export orders as DITF ends

Companies participating in the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) bagged export orders worth $17.98 million, or Tk 224.26 crore, as the month-long international showcase came to an end yesterday.
1 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Foreign debt servicing rises to $7.09b

Foreign debt servicing by the government and its guaranteed loans rose 17 percent to $7.09 billion at the end of June in the last fiscal year.
1 February 2026, 00:00 AM