The national budget for FY2026-27 has, for the first time, set aside Tk 800 crore for the creative economy

The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has come under criticism after formally disclaiming liability for damage to import and export cargo caused by the heavy rain and flooding that recently inundated parts of the port.

A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme, prioritising revenue collection growth and banking sector reforms in Bangladesh, may commence next January.

Private imports rose 16 percent year on year to 65.8 lakh tonnes in the fiscal year ended June 30

Retail investors have few quality stocks to choose from while large institutions stay away

The Bangladesh Apparel Youth Leaders Alliance (BAYLA) will hold a two-day summit on July 20-21 to discuss the future of the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) and textile sector.

Bangladesh is set to host an international travel trade marketplace in a move to strengthen the country’s position on the global tourism map and create new opportunities for business, investment and tourism partnerships.

Bangladesh has emerged from successive economic shocks with remarkable resilience and is now well placed to benefit from a gradual recovery in global demand, according to HSBC Chief Asia Economist Frederic Neumann.

The government should craft a single, comprehensive strategy covering every sector of the creative economy, from film and theatre to crafts and publishing, according to industry insiders.

The government is preparing a list of farmers affected by the recent floods to provide them with targeted rehabilitation support, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today.

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life has sparked intense debates globally, most recently captured in a candid dialogue between US Senator Bernie Sanders and an advanced AI entity

Karooni Fashions Limited has shut one of its garment units in Kaliakair, Gazipur, indefinitely, affecting around 8,000 workers, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006

Bangladesh could see its trade with the European Union (EU) expand significantly over the next three to four years, but the country may not be fully prepared to capitalise on the opportunity, warned MA Razzaque, chairman of the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)

A fact-finding mission led by the IMF's mission chief for Bangladesh's loan programme will begin tomorrow

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth to 4.5 percent for the current fiscal year, down from its April projection of 4.7 percent, citing energy supply constraints and vulnerabilities in the banking sector.

Strong remittance growth, stable reserve levels and rising investment-related imports leave Bangladesh’s external sector well-positioned to absorb moderate shocks and support overall macroeconomic stability in the near term, according to the General Economics Division (GED).

Bangladesh could face renewed pressure on its export sector as the United States prepares a fresh round of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, a move that would not only raise the country’s trade costs but also deepen uncertainty across developing Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned.

The government yesterday signed a lease agreement to hand over an additional 14.80 acres of land at the Narsingdi unit of Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) to Jute Alliance Limited for setting up a soybean seed crushing plant.

Bangladesh should accelerate reforms, including the removal of non-tariff barriers and improvements to the business environment, to pave the way for advancing talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, the economic bloc’s Ambassador Michael Miller said yesterday.

The previous commission of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) realised only Tk 33 lakh – just 0.02 percent of the Tk 1,500 crore in fines it imposed over around two years, said Masud Khan, chairman of the commission.