Opinion / Bangladesh's external cushion is wearing thin
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Business
Foreign aid falls as debt repayments cut net inflows
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Remittance inflow stays below $3b for second month
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Financial pressure ends Bengal Group’s Swissôtel project
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Fazlul Hoque becomes new administrator of FBCCI
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt permits green chilli imports
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Social movement needed to speed up renewable energy adoption
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Early tax filers to get up to Tk 25,000 rebate
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
AI keeps consumer prices high amid chip crunch
3 August 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh's foreign aid commitments fall 37%, debt servicing rises 11%
2 August 2026, 19:38 PM
Business
Southeast Bank opens six agent banking outlets
Southeast Bank Ltd launched six agent banking outlets across the country through a virtual ceremony.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Bank launches ‘DB Smart’ campaign
Dhaka Bank Ltd has launched a digital banking campaign styled “DB Smart” at its corporate head office in Gulshan 1.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
NRBC Bank sponsor to sell 96% stake
ABM Abdul Mannan, a sponsor of NRB Commercial Bank, wants to sell 96 percent of his stakes in the bank, as soon as the shares become sellable after the completion of the lock-in period.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
‘Political unrest a threat to revenue collection’
Revenue collection will become very challenging this year if the ongoing political unrest prolongs, according to Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem, chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Prime Bank posts 23% rise in profit
Prime Bank recorded a 23 percent year-on-year increase in profit to Tk 345 crore in the January-September period of 2023.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Chattogram has potential to be a growth engine
Businesses in Bangladesh said that Chattogram has the potential to become a major trading hub that acts as a vital engine for economic growth in the country and its neighbouring regions.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Prime Bank posts 23% rise in profit
It made a profit of Tk 345 crore in Jan-Sep period
31 October 2023, 15:35 PM
NRBC Bank sponsor to sell 96% stakes
ABM Abdul Mannan will sell 4.49 crore out of his 4.7 crore shares
31 October 2023, 15:08 PM
Dollar becomes costlier
Exporters will get Tk 111 for a dollar, up from Tk 110.5
31 October 2023, 15:04 PM
National Bank's loss triples in nine months
In Jan-Sep, the bank's loss hit Tk 1,123 crore in 2023 from last year's Tk 357 crore
31 October 2023, 14:10 PM
IndustriALL suspects political parties taking benefit of RMG unrest
The Bangladesh chapter of IndustriALL says in a press briefing
31 October 2023, 13:38 PM
Leathertech Bangladesh begins in Dhaka Nov 2
The three-day Leathertech Bangladesh 2023 will begin on November 2 at International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka.
31 October 2023, 12:57 PM
JMI Syringes suffers Tk 15 crore loss in 2022-23
The medical device maker made a profit of Tk 10 crore previous year
31 October 2023, 11:54 AM
DCs asked to ensure potato sales at govt-fixed rate at cold storage
The commerce ministry today directed the district administrations to ensure sales of potatoes at the government's fixed rate at the cold storages, according to a statement.
31 October 2023, 07:52 AM
Govt to allow potato import as prices hit historic high
In a first for Bangladesh, the commerce ministry yesterday decided to allow potato imports in an effort to increase supply of the tuber and thereby curb prices in the domestic market.
31 October 2023, 02:11 AM
Taka Pay launching tomorrow
Bangladesh is set to launch its first domestic card scheme, “Taka Pay”, tomorrow aiming to reduce reliance on international card schemes such as Visa and Mastercard and save foreign currencies.
31 October 2023, 01:56 AM
LafargeHolcim profits up 41% in Q3
Sales and profits of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, a multinational cement manufacturing company, grew in the July-September period of 2023 in spite of facing challenging economic conditions.
31 October 2023, 01:56 AM
Blockade could dent supply chain, economy
The economy, which is already reeling under the pressure owing to persisting volatility in the foreign exchange market and higher inflation, is set to face another major setback as the nationwide blockade could disrupt the smooth operation of the entire supply chain.
31 October 2023, 01:56 AM
WTO extension could yield multiple perks beyond 2026: experts
The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) decision to continue LDC-linked trade benefits for graduating least-developed countries will not only help Bangladesh avoid potential export losses for several years beyond 2026 but also allow it to attract much-needed investments, experts said.
31 October 2023, 01:56 AM
City Bank holds virtual earnings disclosure
City Bank held a virtual earnings disclosure event to announce the bank’s Q3 2023 results.
30 October 2023, 18:00 PM