In the southwestern delta of Bangladesh, where roads vanish under monsoon waters, boats are critical for survival. Whether it is fishing, visiting the local bazaar, harvesting crops, or going to school, the rainy season demands one thing above all — a boat. This necessity has made the vessel an indispensable part of the rural economy. For those looking to buy one, the best destination remains the century-old Sheikhpura boat market in Khulna’s Terokhada upazila.

Bangladesh’s banking sector is entering a historic transformation as five Shariah-based private commercial banks prepare to merge into a single state-owned Islamic bank. The institutions under consideration are First Security Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, Social Islami Bank and EXIM Bank. Backed by the Bangladesh Bank, the merger aims to restore confidence in Islamic banking, improve governance and strengthen financial stability. Yet for shareholders, one question remains: what will happen to their investments?

After a series of interviews, Nicole Becker was ecstatic to receive a job offer from a sportswear brand. But like many Americans navigating a tough job market, she was soon confronted with a sobering reality -- the recruiter was a scammer.

Indonesian retail giant Alfamart is set to open a chain of a scaled down model of supershops in Bangladesh.

Abdul Halim, a sponsor of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, will transfer more than 2.62 crore shares to his son, Abdul Hakim, a general shareholder of the lender, by way of gift.

Bangladesh’s headline inflation rose slightly to 8.36 percent in September from 8.29 percent in August, according to data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday purchased $104 million from commercial banks as part of its efforts to ensure stability in the exchange rate and maintain reserves at a level sufficient to meet external payment obligations.

Gold prices have crossed the Tk 2 lakh mark for the first time in Bangladesh, as jewellers yesterday decided to increase the price by Tk 3,199 per bhori.

Sohozcash did not take permission from BB to launch MFS, says BB

Board meeting led by finance adviser approves higher contributions and future Islamic option

Under the new rules, the authorised dealer banks may issue SME Cards

The DSEX dropped 23.99 points to close at 5,423.64

The election board of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has cleared 63 candidates to contest for the post of director of the major chamber in the port city, known as the commercial capital of Bangladesh.

The government issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) recently, introducing a new facility for industries without bonded warehouses.

On a brisk Friday morning in early September, a fleet of light blue cars glided quietly in front of the Amiri Diwan — the imposing building housing the seat of governance — in Doha, capital of Qatar.

In fiscal year 2024-25, Bangladesh's exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $310 million

Bangladesh received a total of $7.58 billion in remittance in the first three months of FY26

September shipment down 4.6% YoY to $3.62b as Trump tariffs weighed on US orders

Last year, a Tk 68.58 crore shortfall was found in the company's consolidated customers’ account

The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709