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Middle East conflict disrupting garment production

The ongoing Middle East conflict is severely disrupting production in the garment sector due to energy shortages, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Mahmud Hasan Khan said yesterday.
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt drafts 5-year strategic plan

Designates ICT as special priority sector
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

PPP guidelines rolled out to use public land for renewables

The government has introduced a new policy framework to speed up renewable energy development by allowing unused or underutilised state-owned land to be used for clean energy projects under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

NBFI depositors cry for payback

Some investors of six liquidating non-banks have already died, while others struggle with medical bills, as families face uncertain future
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM

PM seeks $2bn global support to tackle Bangladesh’s energy crisis

Tarique Rahman urges development partners at the AZEC Plus summit to help meet urgent fuel needs and protect economic stability
15 April 2026, 22:02 PM

Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president

The association sat with the commerce minister today
15 April 2026, 21:02 PM

Bangladesh Bank resumes dollar purchase

The central bank buys $70 million after a one-and-a-half-month break
15 April 2026, 20:51 PM

UNI Global Union lauds amended labour law of Bangladesh

UNI Global is an international platform of trade unions.
15 April 2026, 20:15 PM

iFarmer secures $1.5m foreign funding to strengthen agri value chain

The funding comes from Swiss market access platform Symbiotics
15 April 2026, 19:26 PM

Automotive trade show begins on April 23

The event will bring together multiple segments of the automotive industry under one roof
15 April 2026, 18:52 PM

Eastern Bank made Tk 901 crore profit in 2025

The bank’s profit rose 20% year-on-year, riding on strong growth in deposits and investments.
15 April 2026, 18:17 PM

60,000 tonnes of diesel arrive at Chattogram port

Port officials said the tankers, Torm Damini and Lucia Solis, reached the outer anchorage (Alpha Zone) in the evening
15 April 2026, 16:29 PM

Cox’s Bazar airport to go fully international in ‘a few months’

Aviation minister says ICAO certification secured; talks underway with airlines to launch flights
15 April 2026, 14:23 PM

Restoring trust in Bangladesh’s capital market: how blockchain and AI can end IPO fraud

The capital market in Bangladesh faces persistent problems with trust
15 April 2026, 12:00 PM

IMF holds Bangladesh’s GDP growth projection steady

WB, ADB cut GDP growth forecast amid Persian Gulf crisis
14 April 2026, 22:57 PM

Global monetary system not ready for AI cyber threats: IMF

The global monetary system is not prepared to address artificial intelligence’s rapidly escalating risks, the IMF managing director warned Sunday, as a new Anthropic model raises urgent cybersecurity concerns.
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM

BSEC asks brokers for data on margin rule extension request

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has sought information from the DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) to evaluate its request for extending the deadline for complying with new margin rules by three months.
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Chasing the American dream, risking Europe?

The United States is a key destination for Bangladeshi exports, especially readymade garments, accounting for one-fifth of total apparel shipments.
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh’s corn imports shift away from India to Brazil, US

Brazil and the United States have become two key suppliers of corn to Bangladesh’s growing feed industry, as imports from India -- the traditional source -- have declined, according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Banks to face action for refusing torn, soiled notes

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has warned of regulatory action against banks that fail to accept and exchange torn, defective and soiled banknotes.
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM