The laundered assets recovery process, launched during the interim government’s tenure, will continue, said Md Mostaqur Rahman, governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB).

The taka weakened further yesterday as concerns grew over exports and remittance inflows, amid the ongoing war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices and raised fears of an energy crisis.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) fined individuals, intermediaries and firms a total of Tk 1,488 crore for their involvement in stock market manipulation during the interim government’s tenure. So far, the commission has received Tk 5.23 crore of the total fine amount.

Bangladeshi companies are increasingly investing abroad, with net foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows soaring more than ninefold in the July-September quarter of 2025 compared with the same period the year before.

The development came on the final day of a two-day visit to Dhaka by a commerce secretary-level delegation from Bhutan

Says CPD, urging govt to use next budget to strengthen power and fuel stability for ensuring macroeconomic growth

Saudi Arabia's Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, said on Tuesday there would be "catastrophic consequences" for the world's oil ​markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices plummeted 7 percent on Tuesday after soaring to a more than three-year high in ​the previous session as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to oil ‌supplies.

The association also demanded recognition of the sector as a productive sector

Flights to Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Muscat continue

The panel will work to safeguard Bangladesh’s economy from potential global disruptions

32 flights call off operations today

Any disruption in the global energy supply chain could quickly translate into domestic inflation and economic pressure, the CPD said

NBR requested officials to take steps to ensure the country’s trade remains uninterrupted during the festive period

The country’s private sector faces challenges in making satisfactory progress as global trade disruptions resulting from the US-Israel war on Iran, uncertainty over energy supply, persistent inflation and weak investment weigh on business activities, a leading chamber said yesterday.

Bangladesh stands at a decisive crossroads. A newly elected government has taken office. Expectations are high. Markets are watching. Investors, both domestic and foreign, are recalibrating their outlook.

The Red-Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) Chittagong recorded its highest-ever monthly container throughput of 30,308 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in February since Saudi operator RSGT International (RSGTI) began operations in June 2024.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed rules allowing foreign investors to repatriate proceeds up to Tk 100 crore from sales and share transfers without prior approval.

After months of stability, Bangladesh’s currency has started to lose value against the US dollar as Bangladesh Bank stopped intervening in the market due to the possible impact of the US-Israel war against Iran.

The government must address seven major economic challenges, including persistent inflation and energy constraints, through coordinated reforms to restore growth and strengthen economic resilience, speakers said yesterday.