Can the US become a top import source for Bangladesh?
25 September 2026
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Economy
Rising costs, falling prices push poultry farmers to the brink
25 September 2026
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Economy
RCEP approves working group to advance Bangladesh’s bid
25 September 2026
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Economy
Salt imports raise concerns among local producers
25 September 2026
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Economy
Leather industry needs to move up the value chain
25 September 2026
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Economy
SPOTLIGHT / RANCON Motor Bikes plans stock market listing
25 September 2026
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Economy
MTB loan recovery case / Arrest warrant issued against Morshed Khan
25 September 2026
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Economy
‘Non-existent’ firm’s imports put Tk 2,450cr revenue at risk
25 September 2026
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Economy
Keeping only the cream
25 September 2026
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Column
BB extends loan restructuring facility for raw jute exporters
25 September 2026
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Economy
‘War led to biggest energy crisis in history’
The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.
22 April 2026
Experts stress strong shariah governance in Islamic banks
Speakers at a high-level workshop yesterday emphasised the critical role of robust shariah governance in ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust within the Islamic banking sector.
22 April 2026
Bangladesh Finance, 7 Ton Express partner to boost delivery efficiency
Bangladesh Finance PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 7 Ton Express Limited, a Bangladesh-based logistics and courier company, appointing it as its official delivery partner.
22 April 2026
Bangladesh-Japan EPA sets benchmark for future trade deals: ICCB
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan is set to serve as a precedent for future agreements with major economies such as the European Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), and the United Kingdom, as Bangladesh seeks to expand its global trade network.
22 April 2026
Renewables key to RMG survival
Picture a garment factory in Ashulia on a Tuesday morning. Machines hum, deadlines loom, and a buyer waits on a shipment.
22 April 2026
Two-thirds of agent banking outlets not engaged in lending: study
Despite growth, agent banking is more effective at mobilising deposits than providing credit
22 April 2026
Top USTR official due soon
Brendan Lynch, assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia, will visit Bangladesh soon, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen said yesterday.
22 April 2026
CSE urged deeper collaboration with India for commodity derivatives market
Assistant high commissioner of India visited the port city bourse
21 April 2026
Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy
Australian high commissioner discusses bilateral trade with the minister
21 April 2026
BB removes International Leasing MD over irregularities
The central bank sent a letter in this regard to the chairman of the board of directors of the leasing company on Monday
21 April 2026
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesda
21 April 2026
Top US trade representative to visit Bangladesh soon
US Ambassador Brent T Christensen shared the information with commerce minister
21 April 2026
Fishing ban in Kaptai Lake from April 24
Fishing, transportation, and marketing of fish in the lake will be suspended from midnight on April 24 and remain in effect until further notice
21 April 2026
Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock
The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has risen twice in less than three weeks, piling pressure on restaurants already dealing with red-hot prices of rice, chicken and beef.
21 April 2026
ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike
The recent fuel price hike is rippling through Bangladesh’s trade logistics chain, pushing up costs for importers, exporters and freight operators at the same time.
21 April 2026
Chokehold on the poor tightens
For millions, the cost of living has been rising for three years. A record fuel price hike made everything worse overnight...
21 April 2026
Dollar pushes to one-week high
The US dollar rose to its highest level in a week against major currencies on Monday before paring gains as renewed US-Iran tensions and fading hopes for a Middle East peace deal sent investors toward safe havens.
21 April 2026
Sheba’s fuel queue service draws mixed reactions
On-demand service platform Sheba.xyz has launched a “Fuel Refuelling Driver Service” that allows customers to hire a driver to queue at a filling station on their behalf and refuel the vehicle. The move has drawn mixed reactions online as fuel shortages continue to grip Dhaka and other cities.
21 April 2026
Gold prices fall
Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar firmed, while news that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again pushed oil prices higher, reviving inflation fears.
21 April 2026
Time to consider deep-sea LPG terminal for energy security
Bangladesh’s LPG market has expanded rapidly in response to real energy needs, and yet the infrastructure supporting this growth has not kept pace.
21 April 2026