Trade deficit hits three-year high at $27.3b

The deficit stood at $27.28 billion for the year, a jump of 34 percent from FY25
10 August 2026

The fall of an industrial city

Khulna’s industrial belt now lies largely abandoned, with its people leaving too
8 August 2026

Christmas apparel shipments slow on weak demand

The slowdown comes as garment exports to both Europe and the United States continue to decline
7 August 2026

Private sector credit growth falls to 33-year low

Central bank officials said the June figure was the weakest since 1993
5 August 2026

Industry in a bind

Factories run below capacity while new plants await gas, casting doubt over investment, employment
4 August 2026

As factories close, thousands hunt for jobs at gates

At least 158 factories shut in Gazipur since May 2025
4 August 2026

Topkhana Road: What’s in a name?

Travelling back to the British colonial era, Topkhana, Paltan, and the overall area was the cantonment of the East India Company. In fact, these were collectively called Guard Bazar.
27 July 2026

Bangladesh collects only half as much corporate tax as peers

Shows OECD report as generous tax breaks, weak enforcement and informality keep corporate tax collection low
27 July 2026

Banks can now spend more on business centres

Bangladesh Bank introduces comprehensive guidelines
26 July 2026

Govt taskforce prescribes reforms for ailing tea sector

Exports down 79% since 2002 while production costs rise 78.31% over past decade
26 July 2026

Women built the RMG might. Now they are losing ground

Women once made up 80% of the garment workforce, that share has fallen below 55%
25 July 2026

Ramgarh-Sitakunda reserve forest: An endless cycle of sand mining

Despite repeated crackdowns, arrests, and equipment seizures, illegal sand extraction continues inside the Ramgarh-Sitakunda Reserve Forest in Chattogram.
25 July 2026

Nine hurdles keeping FDI away

FICCI says lengthy approvals, port delays and gas shortages are among the key barriers facing foreign investors in Bangladesh
24 July 2026

FSRU glitch cuts gas supply by 17%

According to Petrobangla data, total gas supply was around 2,620 mmcfd against demand of nearly 3,800 mmcfd before the problem was detected on Tuesday
23 July 2026

Vinyl Madness: Bringing analogue music back to digital Dhaka

Some hidden sanctuaries in Dhaka never leave you the same. They make you feel as though you belong, where even strangers feel like home -- all connected through the shared wavelength of music.
22 July 2026

Supermarket outlets double in just one year

Modern retail outlets are steadily expanding their footprint across Bangladesh’s urban landscape as consumers increasingly prioritise convenience in shopping.
21 July 2026

Pharma industry’s next big leap

Bangladesh’s drugmakers are pursuing complex medicines to expand exports and improve patient access
18 July 2026

Skills gap costing Bangladesh its youth dividend

One in five young people in Bangladesh, nearly 86 lakh in all, is neither working, studying nor training for a job, the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024 shows.
15 July 2026

Pharma pricing policy threatens innovation

Limited price adjustments have squeezed profitability, say manufacturers
15 July 2026

Why Bangladesh imports mangoes despite being a top producer

The imported mangoes cater mainly to high-income buyers willing to pay premium prices year-round
13 July 2026