Bangladesh should target $1 billion exports, not $4 billion, says Zaidi Sattar
The DSEX dropped 57.82 points to close the week at 5,350.25
Bangladesh's daily egg output of 60 million still falls short of demand
Modern farming practices reshape Bangladesh's traditional farmlands
The $63.5 billion goal: Can domestic bottlenecks be overcome?
Bank calls allegations 'entirely false'
Rising inflation fears persist among consumers
Economists have welcomed the interim government’s initiative to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) but say the reforms will remain on paper unless political parties commit to endorsing and continuing them once in power.
Over the past year, the interim government has pushed reforms in the telecom sector to improve service, remove unnecessary layers, and lower costs for consumers.
Around 100,000 taxpayers have submitted their income tax returns online in the first 10 days after the opening of the portal for the assessment year 2025-26, according to the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
The government has raised the honorarium and training allowances by up to 50 percent for subject-based in-house training programmes conducted by ministries, divisions, and their subordinate directorates and offices.
The European Union (EU) has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to align its labour laws with international standards, signalling that improved labour rights and compliance are essential.
Business leaders yesterday urged the government to take initiatives to extend the transition period for Bangladesh’s graduation from the least-developed country bracket for six more years.
In a first for state-run entities, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) can now have people outside the civil service as executive members, as the government aims to draw specialists from the private sector, academia, and international organisations.
The announcement by President Donald Trump’s administration of the results of a probe into pharmaceutical imports and new sector-specific US tariffs likely remains weeks away, four official and industry sources said, later than initially promised as he focuses on other matters.
Arif left for Australia, declaring he would “be a manager within months”. True enough, he now proudly manages the dishwashing section at a bustling café. He even has a team: two other part-timers and an industrial sink. Back home, his family tells neighbours he is in hospitality management, and technically, no one can say they are lying!
Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday during early Asian trading, surpassing $124,000, driven by favourable US legislation and a rise in US equities.
Bangladesh’s agent banking network is continuing to play a transformative role in the country’s financial system, especially through the channelling of remittances through agent outlets.
Drug import tariffs announcement delayed past promised deadline, sources disclose
US consumer inflation held steady in July, with an uptick in underlying price pressures that could spell trouble for President Donald Trump and his promises of an economic boom.
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China’s relationship with Nvidia just got messier. Just one month after boss Jensen Huang’s rockstar welcome in the People’s Republic, state media has blasted the $4.4 trillion chipmaker’s popular H20 processors over security concerns. Washington’s latest plan to pocket 15 percent of Nvidia and AMD’s high-end China sales will rankle Beijing even more. That puts customers like Tencent in an awkward spot.
US President Donald Trump said Monday that gold imports will not face additional tariffs, days after confusion flared on whether recent hikes applied to certain gold bars -- threatening to upend global trade of the precious metal.
Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, managing director and CEO of United Commercial Bank PLC, and Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of Dhaka Bank PLC, have been elected vice-chairman and treasurer, respectively, of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB)..The election took place d
Tasty Treat, one of Bangladesh’s most recognisable fast-food retail brands and a subsidiary of the Pran-RFL Group, has marked a milestone with the opening of its 500th outlet nationwide..The landmark achievement was celebrated with the inauguration of a new showroom in Gazipur’s Konabari,
Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL), an investment bank in Bangladesh and a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MAY International Trade Services Limited, a financial advisory and consulting firm operating in Bangladesh and across the Asia-Pacific region
The integration aims to revolutionise grants management and enhance monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) processes, said a press release
It was launched at a high-level dissemination event attended by policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, and education experts from across the country
The platform will look to elevate youth voices and foster meaningful engagement in shaping policies and programmes that affect children and young people across the country
Bangladesh Quality Improvement Convention 2025 held in capital
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has congratulated Shaheen Anam, executive director of Manusher Jonno Foundation, on being awarded the Honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III.
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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
Trust Bank PLC has entered into a partnership agreement with bKash Limited to jointly introduce expanded financial services aimed at improving customer convenience and efficiency in digital transactions..Under this collaboration, customers will be able to open weekly and monthly deposit pe
Shariah-based Standard Bank PLC has recently convened its 26th annual general meeting at the Police Convention Hall in the capital’s Ramna..Mohammed Abdul Aziz, chairman of Standard Bank PLC, presided over the meeting as chief guest, according to a press release. .Aziz expressed opti
Mercantile Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement to provide 24/7 automated cash management services to bKash Limited, the country’s leading mobile financial service provider..Mati Ul Hasan, managing director of Mercantile Bank PLC, and Kamal Quadir, chief executive office of bKash Limi
Bangladesh should target $1 billion exports, not $4 billion, says Zaidi Sattar
The DSEX dropped 57.82 points to close the week at 5,350.25
Bangladesh's daily egg output of 60 million still falls short of demand
Rising inflation fears persist among consumers
Bank calls allegations 'entirely false'
The $63.5 billion goal: Can domestic bottlenecks be overcome?
Modern farming practices reshape Bangladesh's traditional farmlands
