The government needs to allocate more to education, health, and social protection in the upcoming budget, and ensure that the funds are properly utilised to create a better future for every child in the country, development specialists and donor agencies said yesterday.

Islamic banks now hold 24.38 percent of total deposits across the banking sector

Bangladesh can no longer afford “surreal” budgets built on inflated projections and political convenience, warned eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya.

For many, negative real incomes have pushed protein off plates and now threaten a heavier debt burden

Sales of clothing items ahead of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali new year and the second largest annual shopping season after Eid, have rebounded this year after two subdued seasons marked by overlapping festivities and political uncertainty.

Escalating Middle East conflict disrupt Dhaka’s air links, stranding passengers

As expenses continue to outpace earnings, many are forced to shut down operations

The US accounts for about 20 percent of the country’s total annual apparel exports

In this subcontinent, gold has long been more than a commodity. It is a store of family wealth, a hedge against uncertainty and a refuge when confidence in financial markets weakens. In Bangladesh’s social fabric, gold also carries deep cultural meaning. For many women, wearing gold ornaments is not only a sign of financial security but an enduring expression of style and tradition, one for which families are willing to pay a premium even as prices climb.

City Bank PLC reported its highest-ever profit of Tk 1,324 crore in 2025, posting a 31 percent year-on-year growth despite a challenging economic environment. The bank had earned Tk 1,014 crore in the previous year.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) held its 22nd convocation at the InterContinental Dhaka yesterday, celebrating the achievements of newly qualified chartered accountants.

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Filon Poultry & Fish Feeds PLC, an agro-based manufacturing company in Bangladesh, to facilitate the collection of sales proceeds through digital channels.

The World Bank (WB) has described regulatory burdens in Bangladesh as a tax on time and investment, saying they are holding back investment compared with peer economies.

Bangladesh may harvest a lower quantity of rice from the current Boro season as farmers have faced difficulties in ensuring adequate irrigation and fertiliser application, due to shortages of key production inputs, according to a projection by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started

The hearing on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) twin investigations into alleged overcapacity in various sectors and forced labour in Bangladesh is scheduled for April 29, as the country prepares for it.

The country’s tax system has been deliberately made “complex” to create opportunities for corruption, said economist Prof Selim Jahan yesterday, urging simplification of the tax regime.

Even as Gulf tanker traffic slowly resumes, the road back to normal food production will be long and arduous, given the war’s impact on fertiliser supplies, the UN has warned.

AB Bank has made a decisive strategic shift toward micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), moving away from its earlier concentration in large corporate lending, said Reazul Islam, acting managing director and CEO.

Southeast Bank PLC yesterday held its quarterly business review meeting for the Dhaka region at its training institute in the capital.