Bangladesh has a promising future with its young and dynamic workforce accelerating economic growth, but challenges like youth unemployment, skill mismatches, and climate concerns must be tackled for a sustainable and inclusive future, said experts at a discussion today.

The interim government has not taken any of the measures recommended by the White Paper on the state of the economy and the task force, even after a long time since the report's submission, said an economist yesterday. 

The basis proposed for setting gas tariffs is unconstitutional, against the laws and against the principles of fairness, according to the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) recently.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the down payment requirements for exit facilities on defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring companies.

The central bank launches an investigation into alleged fraudulent activities

The DSEX rose 0.19% to 5,184.59 points as of 11:14 am

Inflation in Bangladesh saw a marginal decline in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, averaging 11.1 percent, with food prices contributing more than half to the overall increase in prices.

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January

February marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion

CPA seeks shipping ministry’s intervention

Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.

"This store is a proud testament to Bangladesh moving boldly into the future," said Tamara Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises, according to a press release.

On International Women's Day 2025, the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) underscored the need to support women entrepreneurs and ensure adequate nutrition to sustain their contributions, according to a press release. 

Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.

The officials are accused of unlawful confinement amid internal turmoil at BSEC

Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.

Onion farmers, who saw high profits last year, are now struggling due to a sharp drop in prices at the peak of the harvesting season.

The use of the CEO (current charge) title also requires regulatory approval

Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%

Delay in resolving the issue will hurt investor confidence, says association