Top banks' investment woes highlight behavioural problems among investors

Lack of infrastructure, trust key barriers to digital economy

Blockchain. Some hear the word and think of Silicon Valley hype. But if we look past the buzz, we find something else, something that is not just about money or technology. At its core, blockchain is about trust. And in a country like ours, where trust in systems and data is often fragile, that matters.

The dollar advanced against the euro and sterling on Wednesday but investor concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence continued to linger, potentially limiting the US currency’s rise.

Revenue of India’s readymade garment industry is likely to fall to just 3-5 percent in the financial year 2026 (FY26), almost half the pace of last year, Crisil Ratings said.

The government has decided to privatise mobile financial service (MFS) provider Nagad to increase competition in the sector, said Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur.

Islami Bank Bangladesh’s earnings took a heavy hit in 2024 as surging payouts to depositors and higher provision expenses dented its bottom line.

The entire amount will be stored in cold storages

The DSEX declined 5.51 points to close at 5,443.31

Bangladesh-Malaysia chamber sees a $5 billion opportunity for local semiconductor exports

Bhattacharya calls for incentives to boost cashless economy

Port authority provides relief to businesses by deferring container storage penalty

The DSEX gained 6.01 points, reaching 5,454.84 by 11:36 am

Bangladesh is set to begin the final round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan next week as part of its push to ensure such deals ahead of its graduation from the least developed country club next year.

Bangladesh Bank has once again invited applications from interested investors willing to establish a digital bank.

The country has received investment proposals amounting to nearly $1 billion in the first five months of this year, pointing to renewed confidence in the country’s economy, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

As a regulator with firsthand experience, I have seen how well-intentioned policies such as foreign ownership caps often fail to achieve their goals. I was also part of a due diligence process with a billion-dollar company from the industry side. To understand why caps are counterproductive, one must step into the shoes of the foreign investor, the very partner Bangladesh is trying to attract. From that perspective, ownership limits are not protective measures but red flags. They signal uncertainty, constrain growth and undermine our image as an FDI-friendly destination.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is charging into the final months of 2025 with robust momentum, aiming to meet an ambitious export target of US$47–48 billion, buoyed by strong order flows and growing global reach.

A fraud ring is posing as the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to trick unsuspecting investors into pouring money into bogus high-return schemes.

Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump.