Ctg Chamber’s biennial election on May 23

The election will be held at the World Trade Center
18 May 2026, 20:22 PM

WB okays $350m financing for Bangladesh’s LNG-based energy security

The World Bank has approved $350 million in financing to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy security by supporting cost-effective mechanisms for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), as global fuel markets face volatility.
18 May 2026, 19:34 PM

Banks to remain open on May 23-24 for Eid-related transactions

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed all banks to keep their branches, and sub-branches open on May 23 and 24 ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to facilitate financial transactions and salary payments for garment workers.
18 May 2026, 18:18 PM

Govt boosts development spending by 30% for FY27

Of the total, Tk 1.90 lakh crore will come from government financing
18 May 2026, 15:25 PM

'Tk 2-3cr extorted daily' from Karwan Bazar, claims Jamaat MP

Mahmuda Habiba, another lawmaker from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for a reserved women's seat in the 13th National Parliament, strongly protested Milon's remarks
18 May 2026, 14:03 PM

Apart from NCT, race on for two other Ctg port terminals

UAE’s DP World, Saudi RSGT and two local entities enter competition
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

BB introduces monthly service compliance review

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a monthly performance review system to strengthen the implementation of the Bangladesh Bank Service Standard, aiming to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across all operational units.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Building a trillion-dollar economy

Bangladesh’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 is bold, inspiring and politically powerful.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka division receives half of March remittances

Out of $3.75b, Dhaka gets $1.85b; Ctg ranks second with $1.16b, BB report finds
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangla Phone gets govt nod for NTTN licence

The government has approved a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence for Bangla Phone, marking the first major telecom infrastructure licence approval since the formation of the new government. The company’s earlier bid was rejected by the interim government.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to form capital market reform commission

The government is planning to form a capital market reform commission to bring transparency and restore investor confidence, according to officials at the Ministry of Finance.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govts pledged renewables, but spent 90% of funds on fossil fuels

CPD says clean energy remained sidelined for years
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

New Zealand assures post-LDC market access for Bangladesh

New Zealand will continue duty-free and preferential market access for Bangladeshi goods after the country graduates from the least developed country (LDC) category, David Pine, New Zealand’s non-resident high commissioner in Dhaka, said yesterday.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Over 200 tariff lines set for rationalisation

Move is part of wider trade tax reform as Bangladesh prepares for LDC graduation
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

New Zealand assures post-LDC trade access for Bangladesh

Bangladesh exported $99.73 million worth of goods to the Pacific island in the last fiscal year 2024-25, with around 90 percent accounting for garment items
17 May 2026, 18:58 PM

Airbus submits fresh 10-aircraft proposal to Biman

European planemaker pitches A350 and A321neo jets weeks after Biman’s $3.7 billion agreement with Boeing
17 May 2026, 18:02 PM

Dhaka division receives half of Bangladesh’s March remittance: Central Bank report

Out of $3.75 billion, Dhaka received $1.85 billion, Ctg ranked second with $1.16 billion
17 May 2026, 17:10 PM

Widen tax net, cut leakages to ease fiscal pressure

Ahead of the fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27) national budget, the government faces mounting fiscal pressure amid high inflation and low investment at a time when the global geopolitical situation remains volatile, said Prof Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Budget should prioritise resilience over expansion

Bangladesh’s next national budget should focus on strengthening economic resilience rather than increasing spending, said Zahid Hussain, former lead economist at the World Bank’s Dhaka office.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Improve climate planning to access more global funds

Climate budgeting in Bangladesh must become more knowledge-based and technically stronger to help the country access global climate financing more effectively, said Sharmind Neelormi, professor in the Department of Economics at Jahangirnagar University.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM