Bangladesh resumes US corn imports after 8 years

Import resumes amid lower prices and trade-balancing push
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Spinners, apparel exporters differ over extra duty on yarn imports

To decide the way forward, Trade and Tariff Commission is meeting today with spinners, garment makers and knitwear manufacturers
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Farmers urged to safeguard crops, livestock amid cold wave

A cold wave sweeping through several districts and divisions across Bangladesh has put standing crops, horticulture, and livestock at significant risk, prompting authorities to issue urgent advisories for farmers in the worst-affected areas.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Economy might have regained pace in Dec: PMI

Bangladesh’s economy might have regained pace in December, signalling a slightly faster pace of economic expansion, supported mainly by continued growth in agriculture, manufacturing and services, according to the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh needs an economic nerve centre

Today, our economy is steered by powerful bodies
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

CPA would strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties

Paola Pampaloni, the visiting acting managing director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS), yesterday said the comprehensive partnership agreement (CPA) between Bangladesh and the EU would pave the way for deeper ties between the two partners and open up significant opportunities in trade and investment.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Locomotive shortage disrupts Ctg-Dhaka rail freight

Port officials said the problem has persisted for nearly a year
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

CPA would strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties: visiting EU top official

Paola Pampaloni, acting managing director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service, is now in Dhaka
7 January 2026, 14:26 PM

Robi withdraws from 700 MHz spectrum auction

BTRC will go ahead with the auction plan, as preparations have been ongoing since 2024
7 January 2026, 12:13 PM

Bangladesh’s economy may have expanded in December: PMI

Continued growth was supported by agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors
7 January 2026, 10:56 AM

Postpone NEIR, release arrested colleagues: mobile phone traders

They formed a human chain in front of Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in Dhaka
7 January 2026, 10:40 AM

Bangladesh gets first US corn shipment in eight years

The consignment carries 57,855 tonnes of yellow corn
7 January 2026, 10:13 AM

Farmers urged to protect crops, livestock against ongoing cold wave

Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service issued special bulletin today
7 January 2026, 09:41 AM
7 January 2026, 07:14 AM

BTRC lowers cap for spectrum acquisition

The auction faces another complication as 20MHz of the 700MHz band remains tied up in a long-running legal dispute
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Investment climate hinges on post-poll political reset

Investor confidence remained weak, and the effects are expected to linger into 2026.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

TCB’s income deficit rises 460% amid expanded food support

TCB's deficit reached Tk 7,876 crore on a revised basis at the end of FY2024-25
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Microcredit bank plan stirs debate over profit vs social goals

Sector leaders question capital rules, dual regulation and investor influence, while authorities say review is underway for clarity
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

NEIR key to curbing illegal phones

The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Industry Owners Association (MIOB) yesterday described the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) as a major step towards consumer protection, market discipline, and ensuring the sustainability of the country’s mobile phone industry.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Trust Bank CEO gets Excellence in Remittance Leadership award

Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of Trust Bank PLC, has won the “Excellence in Remittance Leadership & Diaspora Banking Award” at the NRB Global Convention Dhaka 2025 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to strengthening remittance inflows and advancing diaspora-focused banking services.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM