Rising costs in transport and agriculture, pressure on exports, and record remittance inflows capped an eventful week

The newly formed Private Sector Business Advisers Council placed a list of demands to the PMO

Bangladesh’s tea estate workers remain among the country’s most deprived, but new generations are breaking those barriers

Sonali chicken, local chicken and eggs also see fresh price hikes, though broiler rates fall

Officials say the Japanese side has responded to Bangladesh’s concerns, raising hopes for a final deal soon

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a corporate health agreement with Ascent Health Limited, a diagnostic centre in Dhaka, to offer benefits on medical services.

Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has won the “Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards 2026” under the “Digital Project Awards” category for best digital collaboration.

All banks, mobile financial service (MFS) providers, payment service providers (PSPs), and payment system operators (PSOs) must replace their proprietary QR codes at merchant points with the central bank’s interoperable platform, Bangla QR, by June 30. Failure to comply could lead to penalties of up to Tk 30 lakh.

Leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider Nagad’s transactions increased 21 percent year-on-year to Tk 111,355 crore -- the highest ever by the operator -- in the first quarter of the current year.

The US government has identified a lack of transparency in Bangladesh as a major obstacle to investment and raised concerns about labour rights.

Chattogram’s premier trade body, the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), is once again facing uncertainty as its long-awaited election has been suspended following a directive from the High Court.

The banking sector has shown notable improvement in foreign exchange management and market liquidity, with both net open position (NOP) and net foreign exchange holding posting positive trends despite recent import-related pressure, according to the Bangladesh bank (BB).

Bangladesh has moved to buy three additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market for May delivery in its rush to secure supply amid fears of supply cuts from the Gulf region, especially Qatar, one of the world’s largest exporters of gas.

Bangladesh’s merchandise export earnings fell for the eighth consecutive month in March, dropping 18 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $3.48 billion, largely owing to long Eid holidays and a turbulent global economy that continued to weigh on trade performance.

When the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, the first signs of trouble in Bangladesh were felt at airports. Flights to several Middle Eastern destinations were suspended, leaving migrant workers stranded and creating chaos at Dhaka airport.

Bangla QR is Bangladesh’s interoperable national quick response (QR) payment standard introduced by Bangladesh Bank.

Merchandise shipment decreased 18% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in March

The company transacted Tk 111,355 crore in 2026’s first three months, posting a 21% year-on-year growth

The court directed resolving the dispute by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Tribunal of FBCCI by April 26

With the initiative, the government has floated tenders to buy 12 LNG cargoes from the spot market since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28