Sasso expands in Bangladesh with Kazi Farms

Sasso genetics parent stock will be produced locally in Bangladesh
7 May 2026, 19:45 PM

Uninterrupted power for telecom and why it matters now

It is necessary to ensure uninterrupted power supply to critical network sites if services are to remain undisrupted
7 May 2026, 18:45 PM

Draft of offshore oil, gas contract given go-ahead

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs also approved power import subsidies
7 May 2026, 18:21 PM

Bogura may get international airport, flying academy and modern airbase

Delegation led by civil aviation minister says project follows PM Tarique Rahman’s pledge to launch an international airport with cargo facilities
7 May 2026, 18:06 PM

Community Bank acting MD resigns before taking full charge

Steps down days ahead of assuming role as full-time managing director
7 May 2026, 00:58 AM

India offers $27b to businesses to cushion war impact

The Indian government approved a $27.3 billion credit guarantee scheme on Tuesday to help businesses survive short-term cash problems caused by the Middle East war, including airlines hit by surging fuel prices.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Stocks fall for second day

Bangladesh’s stock market extended its decline for the second consecutive session amid cautious investor sentiment, stock volatility, and post-dividend adjustments in banking shares.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold jumps over 2%

Gold prices climbed more than 2 percent ‌on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump indicated a possible peace deal may be reached with Iran, sending the dollar and crude lower as inflation concerns ebbed somewhat.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Samsung Electronics market value tops $1tn

The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past $1 trillion for the first time Wednesday as the firm rides an AI chip boom that has sent Seoul’s Kospi stock index to record highs.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The political economy of an IMF programme

The new BNP government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, took office on February 17, 2026. It inherited a fragile and unstable economy.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

NBFI depositors seek urgent BB steps to get back funds

An alliance representing more than 12,000 depositors of six distressed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) has urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of their long-frozen funds.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

BGMEA offers to help US define cotton use rules

The offer was made as US officials are yet to clarify how the facilities will work in practice
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Trade deficit widens 24% on rising imports

The gap between imports and exports stood at $19.17 billion in the first nine months of FY 2025-26
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh should move up the global value chain: ADB

The study on GVCs, growth, and inequality was released yesterday
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Inflation climbs above 9% in April

Food and non-food prices rise, with transport and energy adding upward pressure
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

What rapid reforms the pharma sector needs

Global shortages of raw materials, rising input and freight costs, currency depreciation against the US dollar, and increased fuel prices drove up production and distribution expenses
6 May 2026, 17:59 PM

ADB forecasts oil prices to be $96 this year

The Manila-based lender downgrades growth projection for Asia and Pacific, including South Asia
6 May 2026, 17:29 PM

Inflation rises past 9% in April

Increasing non-food costs, including fuel, are to blame
6 May 2026, 16:47 PM

Bangladesh's heavy reliance on RMG 'very risky': ADB chief economist

"And meanwhile, really think about opportunities to upgrade,” Park said
6 May 2026, 16:14 PM