Political influence broke the banks
Star Business Report
11 September 2026 Economy
Former land minister hit by UK bankruptcy action
Star Business Desk
11 September 2026 Economy
Unsolicited investors may get an edge in state asset bids
Star Business Report
11 September 2026 Economy
Could AI kill us all?
11 September 2026 Economy
New CEO unveils Apple’s first foldable iPhone
AFP, Cupertino
11 September 2026 Economy
ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock
AFP, Berlin
11 September 2026 Economy
Norway keen to invest in Bangladesh renewables
Bss, Dhaka
11 September 2026 Economy

Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement.
25 February 2026

Onion prices ease on higher imports, harvests of early varieties

With the main harvesting season for onions beginning in early March, prices of the popular bulb have fallen over the past week amid increased availability of early-harvested onions and imports, according to traders and farmers.
25 February 2026

Jamaat MP meets BB governor over investment scope in Nagad

Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman, a newly elected lawmaker from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, met Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday to discuss the possibility of arranging foreign investment for mobile financial service provider Nagad.
25 February 2026

3 BB officials transferred for holding press conference

Three officials of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) were transferred a day after being served show-cause notices for holding a press conference in violation of staff rules and commenting on policy decisions.
25 February 2026

Fruit imports face curbs despite dollar relief

Although foreign currency pressures have eased, 100% cash margin requirements keep supply tight and prices high
24 February 2026

Bank CEOs invited to sports development meeting

State minister for sports will chair the meeting on February 25
24 February 2026

NBR takes steps to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis abroad

The NBR has introduced a special registration system for Bangladeshi taxpayers abroad
24 February 2026

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

The United States imposed a new tariff from Tuesday of 10 percent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US Customs and Border Protection said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15 percent he promised a day later.
24 February 2026

Three BB officials transferred for holding unauthorised press conference

A day ago, they were served show-cause notices by the central bank
24 February 2026

Civil aviation minister orders immediate mosquito control drive at airports

1,000 new trolleys sought for Dhaka airport to improve passenger services
24 February 2026

Maldives national airline to resume Dhaka-Male flights from March 12

Initially, the airline will operate two weekly flights on Sundays and Thursdays
24 February 2026

BB seeks explanation from officials for holding press conference without permission

The BB issued the show-cause notices yesterday and asked the respondents to provide explanations within 10 days
24 February 2026

BB trims executive director posts despite discontent

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has begun reducing the number of executive director posts -- a senior management position that often leads to top-level contractual government appointments -- in phases, causing dissatisfaction among officials.
24 February 2026

Extortion rose by up to 50% during interim govt

Extortion surged by up to 50 percent following the fall of the Awami League government in the 2024 mass uprising, while corruption in public offices persisted throughout the 18-month tenure of the subsequent interim government, claimed the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
24 February 2026

Finance minister backs BB’s reform drive: governor

The new government will continue the ongoing reform programmes in the banking sector, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
24 February 2026

Economic recovery still fragile: MCCI

Bangladesh’s economy continues to be under pressure, with stability improving gradually but recovery remaining fragile, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) said yesterday.
24 February 2026

Goldman raises Q4 oil price outlook

Goldman Sachs raised its Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2026 by $6 to $60 and $56 respectively, citing lower OECD stocks, even as it continued to assume no Iran-related supply disruption and maintained its view of a surplus this year.
24 February 2026

Commerce ministry calls meeting on US tariff deal

The commerce ministry has convened a stakeholder consultation for tomorrow, bringing together economists, trade analysts, business leaders and senior officials from across the government to assess its reciprocal trade deal with the United States and determine the next steps.
24 February 2026

Reform, revenue push key to stability

Delivering structural reforms, improving external liquidity and lifting revenue collection will be crucial to restoring macroeconomic stability in Bangladesh, said Fitch Ratings in a report released on Sunday.
24 February 2026