Tk 600cr venture firm backed by 39 banks eyes Bangladesh’s next Uber or Instagram

Bangladesh’s first large-scale venture capital firm will begin operations this month to address the long-standing funding gap for local startup
2 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Energy decisions critical for macroeconomic management

Says Debapriya Bhattacharya as next budget must address fuel, debt, and fiscal pressures
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Half of Japanese firms in Bangladesh expect profits in 2026

Jetro survey finds improving confidence lifts outlook to highest level since 2019
30 March 2026, 00:08 AM

Antibiotics losing power: A growing global health crisis

Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are now facing a silent yet escalating threat called antibiotic resistance. This growing crisis, driven by misuse and overuse, is steadily weakening one of medicine’s most powerful tools.
29 March 2026, 00:49 AM

The renewables gambit: Race against time and tariffs

Bangladesh risks losing 30% of EU garment exports if it fails to reach mandated decarbonisation targets by 2030
27 March 2026, 23:48 PM

Youth unemployment contributing to social risks

Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM

First commercial crocodile farm gasping for survival

At present, the Reptiles Farm Ltd is as good as abandoned, farm sources say
26 March 2026, 00:13 AM

‘Artificial shortage’ pushes up edible oil prices

Retailers say; wholesalers blame supply constraints
18 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Solar could help save $3 billion in LNG costs in 25 years: IEEFA

The international institute releases report on Iran tensions and Asia’s energy crisis
16 March 2026, 20:39 PM

War further clouds private credit demand

Credit growth to the private sector has been staying around 6 percent as businesses continue to be shy about taking on fresh projects amid economic uncertainty.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Family cards could reduce poverty to 11.3%

Finds new study, says impact will depend on accurate targeting and transparent beneficiary selection
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka freezes plan to join Haiti peacekeeping

Bangladesh has decided not to deploy peacekeepers to Haiti for the proposed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mission amid global turmoil and shifting geopolitical dynamics, officials and internal correspondence confirmed.
12 March 2026, 02:14 AM

How dependent are we on Middle East oil, gas?

Bangladesh imports crude and refined fuel oil from a range of countries, including in the Middle East, to meet its annual demand of roughly 70 lakh tonnes
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Prioritise energy security as war fallout weighs on economy

Says CPD, urging govt to use next budget to strengthen power and fuel stability for ensuring macroeconomic growth
10 March 2026, 23:45 PM

What does the war mean for remittances?

The ongoing military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is disrupting global transport routes, airspace access, and economic activity in the Gulf region. For Bangladesh, where labour migration to and remittance inflows from the Middle East are crucial, the conflict poses serious economic risks.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Tricked into war’

Bangladeshi men are being flown out of Dhaka, routed through Saudi Arabia and the UAE, before being taken to Moscow and forced onto the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
4 March 2026, 03:09 AM

February remittance crosses $3b

Bangladesh recorded its highest remittance inflow for any February in at least seven years last month, as expatriates sent home more money ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest festivals for Muslims.
2 March 2026, 00:00 AM

The rice gene bank that feeds Bangladesh

BRRI’s gene bank preserves biodiversity, enabling high-yield varieties, boosting production, and securing the country’s long-term food security
28 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Beyond the scars: From fighting acid to healing minds

Monira Rahman is more than a pioneer; she is a promise that even from the ashes of fire and acid, light and hope can grow.
26 February 2026, 09:13 AM

NBR misses target by Tk 60,110 crore despite 13% growth

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) grew 13 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.24 lakh crore in the July-January period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), driven largely by strong VAT receipts from domestic trade and economic activity.
23 February 2026, 21:37 PM