Govt drafts 5-year strategic plan

Designates ICT as special priority sector
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford

Ookla report places Bangladesh among Asia-Pacific’s top performers on latency
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Islamic banks’ deposits rise 9.4% in Dec

Islamic banks now hold 24.38 percent of total deposits across the banking sector
13 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks

The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026, paves the way for former owners to regain control of merging banks under relatively easy terms, a move seen as a reversal of the interim government’s banking reform.
12 April 2026, 03:21 AM

Fuel crisis drives e-bike demand in Bangladesh

Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started
12 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Of smoke, soot, and suffering

Toxic emissions from a factory in Rupsha upazila of Khulna have been causing environmental pollution in at least eight neighbouring villages.
11 April 2026, 04:50 AM

America’s war crimes

Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, sparking global fears of nuclear war and devastating regional conflict.
8 April 2026, 12:17 PM

FDI growth masks slowdown in fresh capital inflow

Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment witnessed a sharp 39 percent increase in 2025, reaching $1.77 billion, according to central bank data.
8 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing

Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM

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