IMF to begin fifth review for $5.5b loan

Bangladesh is expected to receive the sixth instalment of $450 million in January
28 October 2025

Marico Bangladesh’s sales growth highest in 15 years

Marico Bangladesh Ltd (MBL), a leading consumer goods company, reported over 20 percent year-on-year growth in sales in the first half of its financial year, marking its highest growth in at least 15 years...According to its half-yearly financial statements released today, the li
28 October 2025

Govt tightens rules on foreign borrowing to boost project efficiency

The move aims to boost project efficiency while minimising delays and cost overruns
28 October 2025

NBFI, engineering losses drag key stock index down

The DSEX lost 2.72 points to close at 5,084.12
28 October 2025

BB eases rules for power import payments

The move aims to streamline and facilitate smooth payments for electricity imports
28 October 2025

MJL Bangladesh recommends 52% dividend

Its consolidated net operating cash flow per share fell compared to the previous year
28 October 2025
28 October 2025

Businesses urge review of labour law over investment and industry concerns

The appeal comes less than a week after a revision to the draft ordinance on labour law
28 October 2025

Reckitt Bangladesh posts 21% profit rise as finance costs fall

The company's revenue climbed 10 percent to Tk 148.71 crore
28 October 2025

United Power profit rises 47% on lower costs

United Power Generation and Distribution Company’s profit grew 47 percent for the year ended June 30, 2025, buoyed by stable foreign exchange rates, higher production, and lower finance costs.
27 October 2025

Tourists can visit St Martin’s from Nov, but it ‘really’ opens in Dec

While the government will allow tourists to visit, no one will be permitted to stay overnight in November
27 October 2025

Robi’s profit surge contrasts with GP’s decline in Jan-Sept

Robi's profit surged 55 percent year-on-year to Tk 625 crore
27 October 2025

Snail-paced G2G economic zones show uneven progress

Japanese zone ready, Chinese yet to start physical work, Indian projects scrapped
27 October 2025

BNP to abolish Financial Institutions Division if voted to power

The BNP will abolish the Financial Institutions Division under the Ministry of Finance if it returns to power, said the party’s Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday.
27 October 2025

BSC’s new ship commences maiden voyage

One of the two newly purchased bulk carriers by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) commenced its maiden commercial voyage yesterday.
27 October 2025

Govt plans to merge six investment agencies. Will this yield desired benefits?

The government has decided to hire a foreign consulting firm to design the unification, said Bida officials.
27 October 2025

Future of banking

The global banking industry is undergoing transformative change. This shift, driven by technology and artificial intelligence (AI), is reshaping many long-established banking practices. Here are some of the key trends shaping the sector worldwide.
27 October 2025
27 October 2025

Dhaka stocks fall for second session

The DSEX lost 40.12 points to close at 5,086.85
27 October 2025

Policy-making should be left to policymakers, not bureaucrats: Amir Khosru

He stressed reducing physical interactions between citizens and government officials to fight corruption
27 October 2025