Bangladesh needs an economic nerve centre

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7 January 2026

CPA would strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties

Paola Pampaloni, the visiting acting managing director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS), yesterday said the comprehensive partnership agreement (CPA) between Bangladesh and the EU would pave the way for deeper ties between the two partners and open up significant opportunities in trade and investment.
7 January 2026

CPA would strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties: visiting EU top official

Paola Pampaloni, acting managing director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service, is now in Dhaka
7 January 2026

Robi withdraws from 700 MHz spectrum auction

BTRC will go ahead with the auction plan, as preparations have been ongoing since 2024
7 January 2026

Bangladesh’s economy may have expanded in December: PMI

Continued growth was supported by agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors
7 January 2026

Postpone NEIR, release arrested colleagues: mobile phone traders

They formed a human chain in front of Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in Dhaka
7 January 2026

Bangladesh gets first US corn shipment in eight years

The consignment carries 57,855 tonnes of yellow corn
7 January 2026

Farmers urged to protect crops, livestock against ongoing cold wave

Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service issued special bulletin today
7 January 2026
7 January 2026

Short circuits still cause one in three fires despite warnings

Bangladesh recorded 26,659 fire incidents in 2024, of which short circuits were responsible for 9,069 incidents
6 January 2026

BTRC lowers cap for spectrum acquisition

The auction faces another complication as 20MHz of the 700MHz band remains tied up in a long-running legal dispute
6 January 2026

Investment climate hinges on post-poll political reset

Investor confidence remained weak, and the effects are expected to linger into 2026.
6 January 2026

TCB’s income deficit rises 460% amid expanded food support

TCB's deficit reached Tk 7,876 crore on a revised basis at the end of FY2024-25
6 January 2026

Microcredit bank plan stirs debate over profit vs social goals

Sector leaders question capital rules, dual regulation and investor influence, while authorities say review is underway for clarity
6 January 2026

NEIR key to curbing illegal phones

The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Industry Owners Association (MIOB) yesterday described the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) as a major step towards consumer protection, market discipline, and ensuring the sustainability of the country’s mobile phone industry.
6 January 2026

Trust Bank CEO gets Excellence in Remittance Leadership award

Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of Trust Bank PLC, has won the “Excellence in Remittance Leadership & Diaspora Banking Award” at the NRB Global Convention Dhaka 2025 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to strengthening remittance inflows and advancing diaspora-focused banking services.
6 January 2026

SBAC Bank inks deal to tap BB’s Tk 500cr startup fund

SBAC Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) to participate in the central bank’s Tk 500 crore Start-up Refinance Fund, aimed at promoting innovation and supporting the development of new entrepreneurs.
6 January 2026

Economy is now at a turning point

Political clarity has therefore emerged as a decisive factor shaping the outlook
6 January 2026

Sales of cheap winter clothes surge in Rangpur

Traders say sales may more than double this year
6 January 2026
6 January 2026