The government proposes sharply increased commercial vehicle tax; operators warn of rising prices.
Bad loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector hit a record Tk 420,335 crore at the end of March as a clearer picture of the toxic loan is coming to light following the political changeover in August last year.
Oil prices rose amid Mideast conflict; gold gained; equities mixed; central banks eyed
Vietnam "narrowing gap" with US on trade; key tariff issues unresolved
The DSEX gained 26.68 points to 4,750.68 as of 11:02 am
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will soon start the process to merge five Islamic banks into a single large bank, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
China's factory output slowed; retail sales up, providing a rare bright spot
The government plans to amend the existing sovereign guarantee guidelines to streamline the process and mitigate fiscal risks if public entities fail to make repayments on time, according to a finance ministry report.
The yards at the Chattogram port, which are designated for storing containers loaded with imports, exceeded their capacity yesterday as daily handovers to consignees did not gain pace during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday over the past week.
Bangladesh's economy showed stronger growth in May as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 6 points from that of April to 58.9, rebounding from a three-month slowdown since February, according to the latest PMI report.
The depositors of the International Leasing and Financial Services Limited (ILFSL) have urged the Bangladesh Bank to intervene so they can recover their money.
The intensifying Iran-Israel conflict has created ripples across the globe, affecting economies far removed from the battle zones.
BRAC Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in the country, has announced that its board has approved the issuance of a Tk 1,000 crore social subordinated bond.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has joined a coalition of over 80 businesses and organisations from 25 countries in a Business Call to Action ahead of the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.
The Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities has intensified concerns in Asia’s LNG market, with trading companies, importers, and governments reviewing supply risks amid rising regional tensions, sources told Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, according to a recent report by S&P Global.
Disbursement of agricultural credit by scheduled banks surged significantly month-on-month in April, although it was slightly lower than that in the corresponding period of last year..According to a report by the Bangladesh Bank, banks disbursed a total of Tk 3,239 crore in agricultural lo
Israel’s strikes on Iran on Friday have raised the prospect of global oil prices hitting $100 a barrel. If Tehran seeks to escalate the conflict by retaliating beyond Israeli borders, it could seek to choke off the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important gateway for oil shipping.
Gold prices soared on Friday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, re-igniting fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
The global commercial aviation fleet will stand just under 50,000 planes in 2044, with most built over the next 20 years, according to a Boeing forecast released Saturday.
The initiative highlights the deep interconnection between land and sea
Global debt nears 100% GDP; hidden debt, legal gaps demand transparency and reform
Israeli strike raises Asian LNG market concerns; prices jump, supply risks reviewed
Boeing forecasts global fleet nearly doubles by 2044; emerging markets drive growth
Fed to hold rates amid Trump pressure, tariff uncertainty, monitoring jobs, inflation
Mission Green Bangladesh took the initiative. Over 5,000 trees were planted, with the active participation of 1,700 volunteers
The signing ceremony was held on June 3 at the BEF office in Police Plaza Concord
bKash, a leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider, has presented 14 individuals with Hisense deep freezers and 43-inch Hisense smart TVs for receiving the highest amount of remittance through its platform during the first week of a special campaign ahead of Eid-ul-Azha..JM Taslim K
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, in partnership with commerce platform ShopUp, has launched an initiative titled Porshi, aimed at equipping women-led small businesses in Bangladesh with the digital tools and skills necessary to flourish in the modern economy..Supported by the Ga
ACI Motors Limited, an automobile enterprise and a subsidiary of ACI Limited, has recently signed a strategic partnership deal with the Chinese technology firm EcoFlow to introduce a new line of portable energy solutions tailored for the Bangladeshi market..FH Ansarey, managing director of
Chinese investors have shown interest in strategic sectors in Bangladesh — including textiles, renewable energy, electronics, and agribusiness — signalling a new phase of bilateral investment cooperation, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida)..The interest was
Mastercard, a leading global digital payment solutions, has joined forces with Star Cineplex to unveil the “Mastercard–Star Cineplex Exclusive Discount Campaign 2025”, launched in anticipation of Eid-ul-Azha..Running from June 1 to June 15, the campaign offers Mastercard credit cardholders
Mamun Rashid has been appointed chairman of BD Venture Limited, a technology-oriented venture capital firm in Bangladesh..Rashid is a seasoned finance professional, policy advocate, and corporate leader with nearly four decades of experience spanning banking, consultancy, and institution b
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In recent years, treasury bills and bond interest rates have exceeded those of savings certificates
When prices of widely consumed staples like potatoes, edible oil, sugar or onions spike and remain inflated for extended periods, it understandably hits the poor and low-income people where it hurts the most: in their wallet.
Migrant Bangladeshis sent home $2.39 billion in October
Vietnam "narrowing gap" with US on trade; key tariff issues unresolved
Oil prices rose amid Mideast conflict; gold gained; equities mixed; central banks eyed
China's factory output slowed; retail sales up, providing a rare bright spot
Bangladesh's economy showed stronger growth in May as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 6 points from that of April to 58.9, rebounding from a three-month slowdown since February, according to the latest PMI report.
Bad loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector hit a record Tk 420,335 crore at the end of March as a clearer picture of the toxic loan is coming to light following the political changeover in August last year.
The government proposes sharply increased commercial vehicle tax; operators warn of rising prices.
The depositors of the International Leasing and Financial Services Limited (ILFSL) have urged the Bangladesh Bank to intervene so they can recover their money.
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will soon start the process to merge five Islamic banks into a single large bank, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
The government plans to amend the existing sovereign guarantee guidelines to streamline the process and mitigate fiscal risks if public entities fail to make repayments on time, according to a finance ministry report.
