Fazlur Rahman made chairman of AB Bank
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Islamic banks fall behind in deposit growth
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Tyre importers oppose proposed duty hike
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Beximco Pharma shares rise 8%
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Taskforce formed to push deregulation
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Govt to launch online one-stop investor services
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Strengthen market surveillance: BSEC
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Aus rice production drops 3% in FY26
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German economy staying in slow lane in early 2026

The German economy ended last year with momentum building but first quarter growth is likely to be modest, with inflation stabilising at 2 percent, the Bundesbank said in a monthly economic report on Thursday.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Crime is a group performance

A famous mango seller named Mintu sold the cheapest and juiciest mangoes. One night, the inspector discovered mangoes were being stolen from the government orchard.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Telenor sells stake in Thailand’s True Corporation

Telenor said on Thursday it would sell its 30.3 percent stake in Thailand’s True Corporation for 39 billion Norwegian crowns ($3.92 billion), its second divestment from Asia in recent months, lifting the Norwegian group’s shares 8 percent.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

PRAN-RFL to invest €30m in fish farming with Danish firm

PRAN-RFL Group has partnered with Denmark’s Assentoft Aqua to establish an indoor, fully controlled intensive fish farming facility in Bangladesh using recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology, marking a significant move into industrial-scale aquaculture.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold slips below Tk 2.5 lakh per bhori as global prices fall

The price of gold has started to drop in the domestic market, just a day after hitting a historic high of Tk 2.52 lakh per bhori, following a decline in international gold prices.
22 January 2026, 21:32 PM

Governor wants banking reforms before polls, finance adviser ‘unsure’

The two joined a roundtable organised by The Financial Express and Mutual Trust Bank
22 January 2026, 21:15 PM

How to cancel TIN

A person can apply for cancellation of their registration under certain conditions
22 January 2026, 19:32 PM

BIDA launches outward remittance repatriation approval service

It enables digital processing for approvals related to royalty, technical know-how, technical assistance, and franchise fees
22 January 2026, 18:51 PM

PRAN-RFL to invest €30m in fish farming with Danish firm

The facility will be developed in multiple phases, with the preferred location at the Mirsharai Economic Zone or another mutually agreed site
22 January 2026, 17:00 PM

Govt starts additional rice sales in 419 upazilas

Each kg of rice will be sold at Tk 30 from Jan 22
22 January 2026, 16:44 PM

Advisory council approves economic partnership agreement with Japan

Once signed, Bangladesh will enjoy duty benefits on the export of 7,379 products to Japan
22 January 2026, 15:39 PM

Textile millers warn closure if bond facility stays

Showkat Aziz Russell, president of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association, made the announcement today
22 January 2026, 14:53 PM

BB proposes keeping two state banks, merging others

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday said the central bank has proposed that the government keep two state-owned banks and merge the others.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt issues fresh permits to import 2 lakh tonnes of rice

The food ministry has issued fresh permits allowing private traders to import 2 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice, amid comfortable public food stocks, an above average Aman harvest forecast and no sharp spike in the food staple prices.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

LPG imports by BPC unlikely to ease crisis soon

BPC’s first-time imports may be delayed by inexperience and zero vessels, as pvt operators control distribution
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Brokers’ association seeks overhaul of outdated DSE classifications

Sector classification of listed companies needs to be realigned, as the existing system is not aligned with international standards, according to the DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA).
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Next govt must focus on digitisation, tax reforms

The next government should set a clear digitisation goal to help Bangladesh become a developed nation and promote modernisation and sustainable growth across all sectors, economic experts said yesterday.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

NRBC Bank observes 6th anniversary of Al-Amin Islamic Banking

NRBC Bank PLC on Tuesday celebrated the 6th anniversary of the launch of its fully shariah-compliant “Al-Amin Islamic Banking” window.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Sheikh Rakibul Karim made MD of Guardian Life Insurance

Sheikh Rakibul Karim has been appointed as the managing director and the chief executive officer, respectively, of Guardian Life Insurance Limited.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM

StanChart, World Vision partner to launch climate resilience initiatives in coastal communities

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has entered into a new partnership agreement with World Vision Bangladesh, a non-governmental organisation, to launch two climate resilience initiatives.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM