Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock
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Economy
ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike
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Farmers in distress as diesel price rise drives up costs
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MGH to build private container terminal
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Economy
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
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Time to consider deep-sea LPG terminal for energy security
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Gold prices fall
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Sheba’s fuel queue service draws mixed reactions
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Dollar pushes to one-week high
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Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs
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Business
Khaleda Zia laid foundations of private sector-led growth
Say business leaders, party members
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Govt publishes white paper on telecom sector
The task force formed in April last year prepared the white paper
5 January 2026, 14:53 PM
Mohammad Rokonuzzaman now a director of BB
He joined Bangladesh Bank as an assistant director in 2003
5 January 2026, 14:23 PM
Probe panel formed over alleged irregularities at Beacon Pharma
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission formed the three-member panel
5 January 2026, 13:07 PM
Depositors withdraw Tk 107 crore from five merging banks in two days
However, Tk 44 crore were deposited during the same period
5 January 2026, 12:04 PM
Overall inflation rises 8.49% in December
In November it was 8.29%
5 January 2026, 10:44 AM
ADB doubles sovereign financing to Bangladesh to $2.57b in 2025
Energy projects accounted for 11 percent of the committed amount
5 January 2026, 10:11 AM
Mashrur Arefin elected ABB chairman
The newly elected leadership will serve a two-year term
5 January 2026, 10:04 AM
EC cancels 82 candidates’ nominations over loan defaults
Detailed information on the loan defaulters could not be obtained immediately
5 January 2026, 06:30 AM
MFIs concerned over proposed microcredit bank law
The Microcredit Bank Ordinance 2025, drafted to establish a specialised microcredit bank to expand access to capital for small and emerging entrepreneurs under a social business framework, could undermine the sector’s role in poverty alleviation and financial inclusion, warned leading microfinance institutions (MFIs).
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Uncertainty hit life insurance in 2024, non-life grew
Life insurance companies collected Tk 11,389 crore in premiums last year, down 1.05 percent year-on-year
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Exports fell nearly 5% in 2025
Merchandise shipments dropped in Dec for a fifth straight month
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Opec+ keeps oil output steady
Opec+ kept oil output unchanged on Sunday after a quick meeting that avoided discussion of the political crises affecting several of the producer group’s members.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
China to apply lower import tariff rates to unleash market potential
China will apply provisional import tariff rates lower than the most-favored-nation rates on 935 items starting on Jan 1, a move market observers and company executives said will further unleash domestic purchasing potential and create wider opportunities for global businesses.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Competition in govt purchase rises after new rules
Competition in public procurement has intensified after amending the government procurement rules, with the number of bids per tender rising to 8.5 by the end of last year from just 2.7 three months earlier, according to government data.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Economic stability returning, but full recovery will take time: PRI
The progress is reflected in a stable exchange rate, a build-up of foreign reserves, and moderate improvements in inflation
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Mutual Trust Bank holds MTB Annual Town Hall 2026
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) yesterday held its “Annual Town Hall 2026” in Dhaka.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Islami Bank MD honoured at Global NRB Awards-2025
Md Omar Faruk Khan, managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, has received the “Lifetime Excellence in Islamic Banking Leadership Award” at the Global NRB Awards-2025 for his outstanding contribution and dynamic leadership in the Islamic banking sector.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Asif Bin Idris appointed DMD of BRAC Bank
BRAC Bank has appointed Md Asif Bin Idris to the post of deputy managing director (DMD) and head of corporate, commercial and institutional banking, effective from December 30, 2025.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM
BB promotes Sardar, Nabi to director post
Bangladesh Bank has promoted Md Waheduzzaman Sardar and Mahmudun Nabi to the post of director, according to separate office order issued on Thursday by the central bank.
4 January 2026, 18:00 PM