Listed multinational companies (MNCs) in Bangladesh had another difficult year in 2025, with most failing to claw back profits eroded by inflation and shrinking consumer demand.

The dollar edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a closely watched Federal Reserve rate decision in what was likely ​to be Chair Jerome Powell’s swan song, against a backdrop of an Iran war that shows little sign of imminent resolution.

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), has launched the “CPA-Prime Bank Co-Branded Visa Card”, aiming to enhance financial convenience and offer benefits to stakeholders within the port ecosystem.

Gold is seen as a safe haven asset in times of volatility but investment volumes fell in the first quarter, industry data showed Wednesday, as the Middle East war forced some investors to liquidate holdings to raise cash.

When the IMF’s Asia-Pacific director signalled to Bangladesh’s delegation in Washington last week that the expected $1.3 billion tranche would not be released in June, the key message was not financial but what Bangladesh can credibly offer in return, and what it cannot.

Double-digit bank lending rates will be brought down to a tolerable level to make them more investment-friendly, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.

Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.

Landmark purchase of 14 aircraft marks the biggest fleet expansion move in the national carrier’s history

The card is designed to ensure seamless transactions, improve operational efficiency, and provide tailored financial solutions for individuals and businesses associated with the port community

The MCCI organises dialogue on Bangladesh’s investment climate

Minister opens BTKG Expo 2026

Policy coherence, transparency, and predictability are essential for a modern and effective revenue system.

From tomorrow, bottled oil price will be Tk 199 a litre

Bonded warehouse facilities and back-to-back letters of credit would be extended to all export sectors, he added

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has banned three audit firms and four auditors from auditing listed companies for several years after they failed to audit the financial reports of two listed firms properly.

Imports halve year-on-year, retailers receive under 40% supply, consumers pay up to Tk 15 above govt rate per litre

BEA estimates that government borrowing from banks may reach around Tk 1 lakh crore in FY26

Apex Footwear Ltd, one of the leading footwear manufacturers in Bangladesh, posted a net profit of Tk 1.06 crore for the January-March quarter --  up 10 percent year on year -- driven by higher net sales revenue.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday placed two amendment bills in the parliament proposing the removal of age limits for appointing the heads and members of two of the country’s key financial regulators.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to allocate 2-3 acres of land in different parts of Chattogram to establish compliance-based “garment villages” for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the apparel sector.