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Rules eased for banks to give incentive bonuses to staff

Bonuses will be allowed only if the institution records an operating profit
28 April 2026

Apex Footwear profit rises 10% in Q3 on stronger sales

The company posted a net profit of Tk 1.06 crore for the third quarter
28 April 2026

Global LNG tanker orders gain pace

Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG ​output and vessel fuel efficiency drive demand, industry executives and analysts say.
28 April 2026

Oil shocks to fuel inflation, weaken taka

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses, according to a study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
28 April 2026

Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis

Rights activists noted that solar projects are highly important for increasing agricultural production
28 April 2026

Rising global protectionism may delay Bangladesh’s LDC graduation

Says UN report, citing steep US tariffs, falling export orders and regional supply chain disruption across Asia-Pacific economies
28 April 2026

Bangladesh trails regional peers in attracting FDI

Bangladesh continues to trail its regional competitors in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
28 April 2026

ECB set to hold rates steady with eye on Iran crisis

The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week as it waits to see if the inflation spike triggered by the Middle East war will prove temporary or begin to weigh on growth.
28 April 2026

Agri credit overdues surge 124% amid asset quality concerns

Overdue agricultural credit across all scheduled banks reached Tk 22,915 crore in February this year, marking a sharp 123.90 percent increase from Tk 10,234 crore in the same month of 2025.
28 April 2026

Trade through Benapole suspended for West Bengal elections

Import-export activities between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole land port will remain suspended for three consecutive days due to the assembly elections in West Bengal, India.
28 April 2026

Oil rises 1% as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices were up more than 1 percent on Monday as peace talks ‌between the  US and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.
28 April 2026

Banking cannot continue the way it is

After more than 35 years in commercial banking, I have seen a troubling pattern: persistently high non-performing loans, limited product innovation, weak risk management, a shortage of capable and transformational leadership, and undue interference by owner directors.
28 April 2026

Envoy Textiles to invest Tk 187cr for expansion

Envoy Textiles Limited, one of the leading denim manufacturers and yarn producers in Bangladesh, will invest Tk 187 crore to expand its production capacity and acquire land for its factory premises.
28 April 2026

Regular earnings calls could boost foreign investor confidence: Ruchir Desai

The government should require listed companies to hold at least one annual earnings call and publish financial reports on time to improve transparency and attract foreign investors, said Ruchir Desai, co-fund manager at Asia Frontier Capital, in an interview with The Daily Star.
28 April 2026

Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis

Times are bad for Bangladesh's farmers. Right when they needed a steady diesel supply to irrigate vast swathes of cropland -- Boro paddies, seasonal vegetables, maize -- the world entered what the head of the International Energy Agency called “the biggest energy security threat in history.”
27 April 2026

CAAB targets Victory Day to open Dhaka airport's third terminal

Talks with Japan ongoing; test run planned before full operation
27 April 2026

Oil price shocks threaten inflation, taka stability: CPD

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses
27 April 2026

Second ground handler to join Biman at HSIA Terminal‑3

Japanese consortium led by Sumitomo Corporation will have privilege to choose
27 April 2026

Azharul Hoque Azad, new president of Fashion Entrepreneurs Association

At the same time, Khalid Mahmood Khan has been appointed as senior vice president and Kanak Aditya as vice president
27 April 2026

India suspends trade through Benapole for West Bengal elections

No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients
27 April 2026