The BNP government is set to unveil a series of tax measures in the new budget for fiscal year 2026-27 today, offering incentives for green industries, digital entrepreneurs and technology manufacturers, while imposing higher taxes on tobacco products, conventional fuel-powered vehicles and selected imports.

Internet subscriptions in Bangladesh posted a sharp recovery in April, driven by a rebound in mobile data usage and continued growth in fixed broadband connections, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

While the proposed Family Card programme could substantially reduce poverty, economists cautioned that accurately identifying beneficiaries will be its biggest challenge.

Mastercard has appointed Zakia Sultana as its country manager for Bangladesh with immediate effect.

Chinese consumer prices remained stable in May, as official data Wednesday showed the impact of soaring energy prices had started to fade, while increased demand for AI-linked tech goods pushed factory gate costs up for a third straight month.

20th Bangladesh Denim Expo begins in Dhaka

The World Bank will provide $379 million in loan assistance, along with $25 million in grant support from the Global Financing Facility (GFF)

Bangladesh's per capita gross national income (GNI) has surpassed the $3,000 mark for the first time, reaching $3,020 in fiscal year 2025-26, according to provisional estimates released today by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS

The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today

Bangladesh Bank today reappointed an observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid ongoing unrest at the country's largest private bank, triggered by the banking regulator's appointment of a new chairman for the bank

Bankers urged authorities to facilitate a quick settlement between the opposing parties so stability could be restored at the country's largest Shariah-based lender

GDP growth picks up to 4.14% in FY26

Every government, its institutions and agencies, and political parties, especially those in power, collectively define a country’s overall system.

Bangladesh’s air conditioner market is experiencing a subdued summer season this year. Frequent rainfall in April and May, coupled with fewer heatwaves than in previous years, has weakened demand for cooling appliances, according to industry stakeholders.

Global digital operator Veon has expressed interest in exploring a strategic combination with Bangladesh’s state-owned mobile operator Teletalk as part of a broader plan to expand its digital footprint and investments in Bangladesh.

There are at least half a dozen reasons why the government’s revenue compared with the size of the economy has remained low for such a long time

Finance ministry officials said a significant share of customs tax incentives in FY27 could be directed towards the solar sector

Chinese exports surged by almost a fifth last month, official data showed Tuesday, as shipments of tech components and machinery helped the world’s second-largest economy weather pressure from the Middle East war.

More than three-quarters of employees in Bangladesh expect support from their employers during unexpected financial hardships or personal health crises, according to MetLife Bangladesh’s 2025 Employee Benefit Trends Study.

Volatile global situation, US reciprocal tariffs, high bank interest rates, poor port operations, and LDC graduation-related issues have caused the decline in garment exports over the past year, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said on Monday.