Bourses gain full power in assessing IPOs

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has granted stock exchanges a central role in evaluating companies seeking listing on the country’s capital market, a role absent in previous years.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

NBR flags gold supply despite low imports

National Board of Revenue Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday questioned how gold remains widely available in Bangladesh’s market despite little to no formal imports.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

World Bank cuts Bangladesh growth forecast for FY26

The World Bank (WB) has cut its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth from its June prediction by 0.3 percentage points for the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 amid persistent inflation, falling exports and sluggish investment.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Ramadan import rush leaves lighter vessels in short supply

Mother ships waiting for 10-20 extra days at outer anchorages for unloading
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Commercial courts introduced to settle business disputes faster

Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Oil pauses gains

Oil slipped after four days ​of increases on Wednesday as Venezuela resumed exports and US crude and product inventories rose, though fears ‌of Iranian supply disruptions due to deadly civil unrest loomed over the market.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Bengal Commercial Bank signs deal with RSA Advisory

Bengal Commercial Bank has signed a strategic business advisory agreement with RSA Advisory Ltd to support the sustainable development of its cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise (CMSME) portfolio and ensure long-term financial growth.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold hits record Tk 234,679 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold will be sold at the highest price on record in Bangladesh from tomorrow
14 January 2026, 21:38 PM

Merging banks’ depositors will not get any profit for 2024, 2025

Bangladesh Bank has asked the five to recalculate their deposit balances
14 January 2026, 21:06 PM

NBR chief questions gold availability despite zero imports

Md Abdur Rahman sits with the members of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association
14 January 2026, 20:25 PM

Zant Accessories to invest Tk 80 crore in National Special Economic Zone

The company will produce polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, recycled foam, mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles
14 January 2026, 20:10 PM

Mobile phone prices will fall after import duty cut: special assistant to CA

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb attends a discussion organised by the Voice for Reform and the Technology Industry Policy Advocacy Platform
14 January 2026, 19:06 PM

SAFA International Conference in Dhaka on Jan 17

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh will organise the event
14 January 2026, 17:24 PM

World Bank cuts Bangladesh growth forecast for FY26

The multilateral lender said the economy will grow by 4.6 percent in the current year
14 January 2026, 17:00 PM

Govt launches first shared GPU cloud facility to boost AI, research

The infrastructure will be maintained by the National Data Centre team of the Bangladesh Computer Council
14 January 2026, 15:33 PM

When auditor appointment rules are disregarded

Audit practice is governed by two regulatory frameworks. The first consists of domestic laws covering the appointment, reappointment and removal of auditors, the convening and adjournment of AGMs, auditor rights and powers, and statutory requirements for financial statements. In practice, International Financial Reporting Standards are applied to ensure global alignment in content and disclosures.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Cold wave takes a toll on Boro seedbeds

Farmers say achieving production target will be harder as rice drives half of food inflation
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Referendum campaign creates unease among some bankers

The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Sonali Bank seeks Tk 6,600cr bond against unpaid loans to sugar corporation

State-owned Sonali Bank has urged the government to issue bonds against unpaid loans to the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) to address the lender’s capital shortfall.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM