Reports of suspicious transactions rose 74% in FY25
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Economy
LDC exit in 2026 could deepen economic woes: govt report
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Economy
GP logs lowest H1 profit in at least 4yrs
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Economy
BB returns Al-Arafah Islami Bank to former owners
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Economy
Bepza attracts record $718m investment proposals in FY26
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Better seeds, machines can protect haor rice
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Invest Bangladesh Bill passed, four agencies to merge
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Ctg chamber concerned over banking service charges
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Deltaport Footwear to invest $21.60m in Bepza zone
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Economy
67 firms given go-ahead to export 8,800 tonnes of aromatic rice
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Business
Bangladeshi applicants face delay as Malaysia suspends online visa system for maintenance
Applicants told MyVISA portal is offline from Feb 10 for system maintenance
10 February 2026, 20:45 PM
BGMEA welcomes Bangladesh-US trade deal
The association will convene an urgent meeting to determine the next course of action regarding the deal
10 February 2026, 19:19 PM
Ramadan banking transaction hours 9:30am to 2:30pm
However, banks will remain open until 4:00pm
10 February 2026, 18:07 PM
NOVOAIR offers Cox’s Bazar package at Tk 1,818 monthly instalment
The promotional offer is valid for travel until March 15, 2026
10 February 2026, 17:15 PM
PRAN to invest Tk 500 crore in motorcycle, e-scooter venture
The move is expected to create direct and indirect employment for 5,000 people
10 February 2026, 16:08 PM
Govt food grain stock hits six-year high: adviser
The target was 13.5 lakh tonnes, whereas the government holds over 22.1 lakh tonnes in stock
10 February 2026, 15:31 PM
Bangladesh to buy $15b of energy products over 15 years in US trade deal
The deal also includes $3.5b worth of agricultural items, Boeing jets from Washington
10 February 2026, 11:36 AM
Japan EPA to cost Bangladesh Tk 20cr annually
The newly signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan will cost Bangladesh less than Tk 20 crore annually in forgone import duties on Japanese goods, while potentially delivering substantial benefits through expanded exports and labour mobility to the world’s fifth-largest economy.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB plans collateral audits in fraud crackdown
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) plans to take the unprecedented step of directly inspecting properties offered as collateral for loans exceeding Tk 50 crore as Governor Ahsan H Mansur intensifies efforts to root out fraud and restore discipline to the crisis-hit banking sector.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Reserves cross $29b under IMF method
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves crossed $29 billion for the first time since the central bank began calculating the stock in line with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) method.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Abandoning reforms will bring people to streets again
The next elected government must continue the ongoing reform agenda in the country’s interest, or risk facing public backlash, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed warned yesterday.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Moody’s maintains negative outlook on banking sector
Bangladesh’s banking sector is facing mounting strains as weak growth, high inflation, and political uncertainty weigh on lenders’ balance sheets, said Moody’s, a leading global credit ratings and research agency.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB holds policy rate at 10% in tough trade-off: inflation vs growth
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) kept its policy rate unchanged at 10 percent yesterday, citing persistent high inflation ahead of the national election this week.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
BB officials protest delay in autonomy decision
Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials yesterday held a protest rally on the central bank premises, expressing dissatisfaction over the non-approval of the proposed amendment to the Bangladesh Bank Order during the tenure of the interim government.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt stops tobacco cultivation in Halda river basin
The interim government has completely halted tobacco cultivation this year in Manikchhari upazila of Khagrachhari district in the Halda river basin area.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Rafiul Islam appointed DMD of Uttara Bank
Md Rafiul Islam has recently been appointed deputy managing director (DMD) of Uttara Bank PLC.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Barriers to economic growth
It is difficult for an economy to grow when the engines of growth themselves suffer from fundamental defects.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Inefficiency, poor planning waste 80% of health budget
Bangladesh’s healthcare system has become capable of meeting the majority of domestic demand, but chronic mismanagement and poor planning are draining nearly four-fifths of the sector’s public spending, according to AM Shamim, general secretary of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
US to lower tariff for Bangladesh from 20% to 19%
The two countries signed a deal moments ago
9 February 2026, 22:53 PM
RMG exports to non-traditional markets dip nearly 5%
Shipments fall to $3.77b in Jul-Jan as demand weakens
9 February 2026, 20:56 PM