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Trade deficit widened 38% in July
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Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026

City Bank's Q1 profit surges 162%

The bank made Tk 241 crore in the January–March quarter
30 April 2026

Public sector credit growth hits 5-month high in Feb

Private sector credit similarly increased, though year-on-year growth held steady at 6.03 percent in both months
30 April 2026

Gold loses lustre on Middle East war

Gold is seen as a safe haven asset in times of volatility but investment volumes fell in the first quarter, industry data showed Wednesday, as the Middle East war forced some investors to liquidate holdings to raise cash.
30 April 2026

Bangladesh’s withheld IMF tranche and the limits of stabilisation

When the IMF’s Asia-Pacific director signalled to Bangladesh’s delegation in Washington last week that the expected $1.3 billion tranche would not be released in June, the key message was not financial but what Bangladesh can credibly offer in return, and what it cannot.
30 April 2026

Lending rates to be brought down to tolerable level: commerce minister

Double-digit bank lending rates will be brought down to a tolerable level to make them more investment-friendly, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.
30 April 2026

Higher exports bring no relief to potato farmers

Retail price in Dhaka remains the same as last year, as per TCB
30 April 2026

FBCCI calls for tax reforms to reduce business costs

Businesses yesterday called for structural reforms in the tax system to reduce the cost of doing business, ease compliance burdens, and improve investment competitiveness.
30 April 2026

Novo Nordisk eyes Bangladesh as an insulin hub

Novo Nordisk’s decision to localise production was driven by both market need and manufacturing potential
30 April 2026

Promising export sectors to get RMG-style support: Amir Khosru

The government will provide all promising export sectors with the same facilities currently available to the readymade garment (RMG) industry, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday at a meeting with business leaders.
30 April 2026

Policy uncertainty, weak trust weigh on investment

Experts say regulatory bottlenecks take a toll on confidence
30 April 2026

Listed MNCs struggle as inflation, weak demand hit profits

Listed multinational companies (MNCs) in Bangladesh had another difficult year in 2025, with most failing to claw back profits eroded by inflation and shrinking consumer demand.
30 April 2026

Dollar gets safe-haven lift

The dollar edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a closely watched Federal Reserve rate decision in what was likely ​to be Chair Jerome Powell’s swan song, against a backdrop of an Iran war that shows little sign of imminent resolution.
30 April 2026

Prime Bank, CPA launch co-branded Visa card to streamline port transactions

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), has launched the “CPA-Prime Bank Co-Branded Visa Card”, aiming to enhance financial convenience and offer benefits to stakeholders within the port ecosystem.
30 April 2026

Higher exports bring no relief to potato farmers

Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.
29 April 2026

Biman signing Tk 37,000 crore deal with Boeing today

Landmark purchase of 14 aircraft marks the biggest fleet expansion move in the national carrier’s history
29 April 2026

Prime Bank, CPA launch co-branded Visa card to streamline port transactions

The card is designed to ensure seamless transactions, improve operational efficiency, and provide tailored financial solutions for individuals and businesses associated with the port community
29 April 2026

Weak policies, low trust hurt investment outlook: analysts

The MCCI organises dialogue on Bangladesh’s investment climate
29 April 2026

Policy inconsistency in deemed exports: implications for domestic industry

Policy coherence, transparency, and predictability are essential for a modern and effective revenue system.
29 April 2026