Multilateral financial institutions have failed to address the economic fallout of geopolitical conflicts, leaving developing countries to bear billions of dollars in additional costs without adequate international support, said Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the prime minister’s adviser on finance and planning.

The government has imposed a fresh round of austerity measures for the fiscal year 2026-27, restricting spending on new vehicles, buildings, land acquisition and most foreign travel to rein in public expenditure, curb inflation and preserve macroeconomic stability.

Bangladesh’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4 percent in the current fiscal year 2026-27, supported by easing global headwinds and domestic economic reforms, according to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited.

The European Central Bank on Tuesday pressed major European banks to come up with action plans to deal with cybersecurity risks posed by increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems.

A draft law aims to bring Bida, Beza, BHTPA, PPPA under one roof

The country’s net international reserves (NIR), the liquid foreign assets a central bank can readily use, have risen to $27.92 billion, according to the central bank.

Closer public-private collaboration is essential to make healthcare affordable for all, the finance minister said yesterday, noting that Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of out-of-pocket healthcare spending in the world.

United Commercial Bank (UCB) will raise Tk 775 crore through a rights issue to address its capital shortfall and support its business operations.

Bangladesh’s economic activities grew at a slower pace in June than a month ago, as reflected in the fall in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) score, an indicator that helps assess the economic health of a country.

FDI inflows into Bangladesh rose to $1.78 billion in 2025 from $1.23 billion a year earlier

The reserves have recovered from a low of $16.77 billion in July 2024, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) said today

Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, marking a key step towards expanding access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.

The National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) collection of more than Tk360,000 crore during the first eleven months of the fiscal year deserves recognition. At a time when Bangladesh is grappling with mounting fiscal pressures, this performance signals improvement in revenue administration despite a challenging economic environment.

The country produces 24-25 lakh tonnes of mangoes annually for a domestic market worth Tk 13,000-14,000 crore

Sheltech Group, a major real estate and textile conglomerate, is expanding its operations to diversify its portfolio and tap growing opportunities in both domestic and export markets.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed all financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, to deliver digital services tailored to customers’ needs, ensuring citizens can access essential services from the comfort of their homes.

The country’s plastic industry has slowed sharply following the recent Middle East crisis, as rising raw material prices and weak consumer demand continue to hit manufacturers hard, industry leaders said.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a Tk 3,000 crore refinancing scheme to boost agriculture-based economic activity in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has exempted defaulter Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery Ltd (AMSRL) from a provision of the Bank Company Act, 1991 until June 30, 2027, allowing it to open import letters of credit (LCs) despite its default status.

The country ended fiscal year 2025-26 with a slight easing in inflation, as lower food prices helped slow overall price growth in June.