Bangladesh Bank has given go-ahead to National Credit and Commerce Bank (NCC Bank) to convert 20 conventional banking branches into full-fledged Islamic banking branches.

However, the association says six months is not enough time to evaluate any government

The commerce minister urges people not to expect immediate results in reducing commodity prices

The proposed task forces would focus on infrastructure investment and emerging technologies

Exporters can nominate themselves for the "Exporter of the Year" title in four categories

From now on, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will allocate half of any sukuk issue to shariah-based banks, financial institutions and insurance companies.

They want to invest in banking, renewable energy, food processing, tourism, education and healthcare

Bangladesh Bank issues a new directive today

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy

Although issues such as cargo handling and warehouses at airports do not fall directly under the jurisdiction of the commerce ministry, they are closely linked to the country’s trade and export activities

Sammilito Islami Bank PLC has formed a dedicated desk, titled “Collection & Recovery War-Room”, to accelerate and strengthen its investment collection and recovery activities and make them more effective and results-oriented.

Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has launched FLOR, short for “For Love of Reading”, at The Deli – Lobby Cafe, a new space designed to bring people closer to books, ideas and the joy of reading.

The careless use of AI could pose risks to the security and confidentiality of official information, the cabinet says

However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent

The three-day exhibition, SOURCING, was held from August 10 to 12

Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan is now leading a delegation on a tour to Australia and New Zealand to find out opportunities to increase bilateral trade

Bangladesh’s first national-level competition for AI-powered content creators, titled “Prism AI Creative Award 2026”, was launched at a ceremony held at PRAN-RFL Group’s headquarters in Badda, Dhaka on Wednesday.

Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan made the call at a meeting in Australia’s Canberra today with Ravi Kewalram, first assistant secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Sarah Storey, first assistant secretary of the South and Central Asia Division

They will be honoured in recognition of their outstanding contributions to fisheries production, research, technological innovation, extension services, administrative efficiency and entrepreneurship development

During a visit to Bangladesh, the ADB vice president engaged in strategic consultations on ADB’s upcoming country partnership strategy and held policy dialogues aimed at accelerating key economic reforms, mobilising private capital, and strengthening climate resilience