Study warns of pressure on profits

Despite economic challenges, Bangladesh’s plastic industry remains resilient and continues to grow steadily, said Shamim Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

Prime Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Flowco Bangladesh Limited to introduce dedicated green financing facilities for petrol pump owners across Bangladesh.

Pubali Bank PLC recently held its “5th Managers’ Conference 2025” for managers of the Dhaka Central Region, aiming to motivate them to expand the bank’s business through improved service delivery.

Bank Asia PLC has celebrated the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.

Foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh surged by 133 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year, with most funding coming from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), European partners, and several other countries and organisations.

The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) will begin on January 1, 2026, bringing together local and international exhibitors.

The centrepiece of the year's reform agenda was the new Telecommunication Licensing Policy

In 2025, some macroeconomic indicators improved, but the mood on the ground did not.

Disclosures show Bangladesh delivers strong revenue for Grameenphone and Robi, alongside higher carbon emissions

Farida also highlighted the importance of paying attention to issues arising from genetically modified organisms

A total of 324 pavilions, stalls and restaurants of various categories have been allocated

BJMC accounted for 88% of all classified loans

Bangladesh has become the largest destination for Indian yarn exports, receiving 44 percent of the total

Layoffs outpaced hiring, while employment shifted toward low-quality informal activity

The 43rd annual general meeting (AGM) of Sylhet Gas Fields Limited, a gas and petroleum products producing company under Petrobangla, was held on December 18.

Bangladesh cannot significantly expand exports or attract foreign direct investment without proper enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), said Syed Ershad Ahmed, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham).

Trust Bank PLC has unveiled its first-ever annual sustainability report for 2024, marking a milestone in the bank’s commitment to sustainable banking and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) PLC has declared a 25 percent cash dividend for the financial year that ended on June 30, 2025.

NCC Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six companies of Akij Resource Group to introduce a supply chain finance (SCF) arrangement for their designated suppliers.