Two major trade bodies have expressed deep condolences over the passing of Khaleda Zia, a three-time prime minister of Bangladesh.

Chattogram port recorded historic highs in container, cargo and vessel handling in 2025, although the year saw several disruptions to port operations.

The five troubled banks under the process of being merged into the country’s largest state-run Islamic lender began repaying depositors yesterday, with no visible rush at their branches.

The government has sharply cut taxes on mobile phone imports and local manufacturing, responding to a long-standing demand from traders and aiming to curb the use of unofficial and smuggled handsets while stabilising prices.

As a cold wave continues to grip the country, agricultural experts are warning that certain crops could face serious risks from the unusual weather, while others may benefit and thrive under these conditions.

Bangladeshis abroad sent home a record $32.8 billion in 2025, according to central bank data, as economists say more expatriates are now using formal banking channels, with informal routes siphoning off less since the August political changeover.

The government has reduced interest rates on all major national savings certificates (NSCs) for the next six months, aligning them with prevailing market interest rates.

Chattogram port recorded historic highs in container, cargo and vessel handling in 2025, although the year saw several disruptions to port operations.

Mohammed Humayun Kabir, former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, has been appointed president of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for a one-year term (2026).

The three-time prime minister of Bangladesh passed away on December 30

The duty came down to 43.43% from 61.8%

Migrants sent home $32.8 billion in the just-concluded year

In 2025, tight economic policies helped curb inflation and protect foreign exchange reserves

The NBR made Customs Bond Management System mandatory for all exporters

For the first time, annual container throughput at the port crossed 34 lakh TEUs

A BTRC official said some people were seen throwing bricks and damaging the office premises

The gross foreign exchange reserves crossed $33 billion for the first time in three years

Precious metals rebounded on Tuesday, after falling sharply in the previous session, as the market refocused on geopolitical and economic risks, reigniting gold’s rally to cap its best year since 1979.

The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system will be activated today, bringing unauthorised new handsets that connect to the network under the blocking process.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently amended its rules for the upcoming auction of the 700-megahertz (MHz) band, allowing a single mobile operator to acquire up to 60 percent of the spectrum available in the auction.