Nearly two years of discussions, tripartite meetings and the ministry’s final decision have produced no effective action from employers

Beneath this surface of optimism lies a far more fragile reality

The global lender releases ‘Bangladesh Poverty and Equity Assessment 2025’ report

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) found it in a study

Gold prices held steady on Monday as growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month helped offset pressure from a firm US dollar.

Bangladesh should adopt better farming practices that prioritise agrochemical-free and sustainable methods to strengthen the fisheries and livestock sectors, experts said yesterday.

Bangladesh Bank has not published the banking sector’s classified loan data for the April-June quarter even five months after it ended, leaving analysts without a clear picture of the sector’s condition.

Report to UN claims stabilisation and improving indicators, but economists highlight inflation, unemployment, weak investment and mounting debt concerns

Bangladesh Bank introduced Business-to-Business-to-Consumer (B2B2C) framework

The leading chamber released its economic review for July-September

Bangladesh will observe National Livestock Week 2025 for the first time, holding programmes across the country from tomorrow till December 2..Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter announced the schedule at a press conference at the ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka today..The w

BB governor says at the signing of a deal with the Gates Foundation’s Mojaloop

In 2002, in a revolutionary move, Bangladesh became the first country to ban thin plastic bags. Needless to say, it failed to achieve any tangible success. More initiatives in the later years also ended with similar results.

The announcement came amid ongoing discussions over a proposed $20 million investment to reopen several Beximco Group factories.

Subscribers of all major operators report the same experience, despite the "reliable 4G" and "5G-ready" claims in telecom marketing

Ceramic makers’ association BCMEA organises the four-day global event

Bhutanese PM sits with Bida, Beza executive chairman

Bangladesh expects to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan by the end of next month, as negotiations between the two countries have already been completed, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Daily Star yesterday.

AB Bank’s bad loans have ballooned to an unprecedented level, with nearly 84 percent of its total loans in default, a sign of severe financial distress caused by years of irregularities at the country’s first private commercial lender.

Govt says renowned global operators will modernise port system, reduce corruption and eventually increase Bangladesh’s competitiveness