An economic buffer: Bangladesh’s gross forex reserves reach $36 billion
7 September 2026
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Economy
Stocks plunge over 100 points as sell-off spreads
7 September 2026
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Economy
Spotlight / Annual foreign travel quota raised to $18,000
7 September 2026
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Economy
Spotlight / President waives penalties for 21 NBR officials
7 September 2026
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Economy
Novatek proposes $950m seabed-fixed LNG terminal
7 September 2026
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Business
Janata Bank carries bulk of state banks’ bad loans
7 September 2026
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Business
Bangladesh ranks high among LDCs in remittance costs
7 September 2026
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Economy
Per capita debt now Tk 1.29 lakh
7 September 2026
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Economy
Weak financial systems and economic woes
7 September 2026
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Economy
Hili land port resumes import-export activities after six-day halt
7 September 2026
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Economy
Banks got Tk 76,000 crore in liquidity support till June 6
Bangladesh Bank (BB) provided Tk 75,903 crore in emergency liquidity assistance to banks as of June 6, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament today.
24 June 2026
Quickly implement textile clause of Bangladesh-US trade deal: BTMA
The country's primary textile millers have urged the Trump administration to quickly implement the textile clause of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Bangladesh and the United States so that local garment exporters can benefit from exports to the American market
24 June 2026
Exporters seek wider use of UK trade scheme
EPB, British High Commission discuss boosting awareness of DCTS benefits
24 June 2026
Banks told to ensure uninterrupted savings certificate services
In a circular issued on June 24, the central bank said it had recently received complaints from customers regarding difficulties in purchasing savings certificates through banks.
24 June 2026
Govt launches pension management system
It would be piloted at public administration ministry first
24 June 2026
Non-bank loans rose 2% in Jan-Mar
Outstanding loans in non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) increased 2 percent year-on-year in the January-March quarter of 2026, driven by higher credit to the private sector, according to central bank data.
24 June 2026
Banks can now transfer consumer loans directly to vendors
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to disburse certain consumer loans directly to vendors through electronic fund transfers, a move aimed at modernising loan settlement processes and reducing operational risks associated with paper-based transactions.
24 June 2026
Gold slips over 2% as dollar holds firm on Fed rate-hike expectations
Gold prices fell more than 2 percent on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US dollar on expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes this year, while investors assessed US-Iran peace talks. Stocks across the globe declined amid concerns over AI-related share valuations and as higher interest rates loomed. Crude fell 1 percent while the dollar held near a one-year high, making gold less affordable for buyers holding other currencies.
24 June 2026
No need for ‘forceful’ rate rises: ECB’s Lagarde
Eurozone inflation is under control and uncertainty has been eased by US-Iranian efforts to end the war, reducing the need for “forceful” rate rises, ECB President Christine Lagarde said Monday.
24 June 2026
Restoring SME confidence
The rebuilding of Bangladesh’s economy will not be determined merely by GDP growth figures, per capita income or large infrastructure projects.
24 June 2026
Poultry sector gets new policy after 18 years
The government has introduced an updated policy for the country’s poultry sector after nearly two decades, aiming to make the industry safer and export-oriented by promoting environmentally sustainable waste management and modern production systems.
24 June 2026
Policy rate unlikely to change amid high inflation
The Bangladesh Bank is likely to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10 percent for the second half of this year as the country grapples with persistently high inflation, according to officials familiar with the matter.
24 June 2026
Net foreign loan inflow falls by three-fourths
The inflow of net foreign loans fell by three-fourths during the July-May period of fiscal year 2025-26 compared to the same period last year, as Bangladesh repaid more to international creditors than it received.
24 June 2026
Saudi-run Patenga terminal to operate at full capacity from July
The cranes, worth $30 million, are now being installed and commissioned
24 June 2026
Inland waterway fees hiked, raising concerns over essential costs
The revised rates, announced by the shipping ministry last month, are scheduled to take effect from July 1
24 June 2026
Net foreign loan inflow falls by three-fourths
The inflow of net foreign loans fell by three-fourths during the July-May period of fiscal year 2025-26 compared to the same period last year, as Bangladesh repaid more to international creditors than it received.
23 June 2026
Banks can now transfer consumer loans directly to vendors
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to disburse certain consumer loans directly to vendors through electronic fund transfers, a move aimed at modernising loan settlement processes and reducing operational risks associated with paper-based transactions
23 June 2026
Loans in non-bank financial companies rise 2% in Jan-Mar
Total loans and advances, including accrued interest, rose to Tk 78,424.77 crore at the end of the January-March quarter of 2026
23 June 2026
El Niño, Bangladesh's vegetable exports, and the price of deciding too late
When prices rise without a visible shock, markets are reacting to something harder to see: uncertainty
23 June 2026
Govt to issue first short-term sukuk for rural infrastructure
The government is going to float its first short-term sukuk, a shariah-compliant investment instrument similar to bonds, as strong demand builds among both individual and institutional investors looking for short-term returns.
23 June 2026