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

Rafiul Islam appointed DMD of Uttara Bank

Md Rafiul Islam has recently been appointed deputy managing director (DMD) of Uttara Bank PLC.
10 February 2026

Barriers to economic growth

It is difficult for an economy to grow when the engines of growth themselves suffer from fundamental defects.
10 February 2026

Inefficiency, poor planning waste 80% of health budget

Bangladesh’s healthcare system has become capable of meeting the majority of domestic demand, but chronic mismanagement and poor planning are draining nearly four-fifths of the sector’s public spending, according to AM Shamim, general secretary of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association.
10 February 2026

US to lower tariff for Bangladesh from 20% to 19%

The two countries signed a deal moments ago
9 February 2026

RMG exports to non-traditional markets dip nearly 5%

Shipments fall to $3.77b in Jul-Jan as demand weakens
9 February 2026
9 February 2026

Bangladesh Bank plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown

The central bank will no longer rely solely on commercial banks' internal valuations
9 February 2026

BRAC Bank rolls out Google Pay for Visa credit cards

BRAC Bank is offering a 20 percent cashback on the first Google Pay transaction
9 February 2026

Fisheries ministry halts tobacco cultivation in Halda River basin

Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources
9 February 2026

Bangladesh, US all set to sign reciprocal tariff deal tonight

Under the agreement, the tariff rate on Bangladeshi products may fall to 18 percent from the current 20 percent
9 February 2026

BB warns political risks, banking stress may weigh on growth outlook

BB issued a warning in its monetary policy for January–June 2026
9 February 2026

Bangladesh Bank holds key rate at 10% but cuts deposit rate to spur lending

BB cut its Standing Deposit Facility rate by 50 basis points to 7.5 percent.
9 February 2026

Beyond reform on paper

There is value in documentation, especially in moments of political flux. The interim government’s decision to record reform steps -- no matter how technical, incremental, or seemingly minor -- signals seriousness about institutional change.
9 February 2026

Myriad promises, mixed delivery

Interim government undertook 77 financial and economic reforms, stabilising market conditions but leaving many structural changes incomplete
9 February 2026

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal

Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington.
9 February 2026

Bangladesh to buy four vessels from China at Tk 2,486cr

Bangladesh has signed a framework agreement with China to buy four vessels from the country, worth Tk 2,486.31 crore (RMB 1.67 billion).
9 February 2026

Daily MFS transfers capped at Tk 10,000 until February 12

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has imposed strict limits on person-to-person transactions through mobile financial services (MFS) ahead of the parliamentary election on February 12, capping daily transfers at Tk 10,000 to prevent misuse of the platforms during the period.
9 February 2026

MTB to raise Tier-1 capital of Tk 346cr

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has approved a proposal to raise Tier-I capital amounting to Tk 346 crore to further strengthen the bank’s core capital base.
9 February 2026

Interim govt stabilised economy but fell short on reform

The interim government succeeded in preventing a deeper economic and geopolitical slide during a highly volatile period, but failed to translate that stability into meaningful institutional reform, transparency, and inclusive governance, said speakers at a policy dialogue on Saturday.
9 February 2026

India’s trade deals with EU and US demand action

Following the recent conclusion of a trade agreement between India and the European Union, and the prospect of tariff reductions under a US-India bilateral trade deal, fresh concerns have emerged among Bangladeshi exporters.
9 February 2026