Prime Bank launches first consumer loan against treasury bonds

Prime Bank PLC has become the first bank in Bangladesh to launch a consumer loan facility backed by treasury bonds, marking a notable step forward in the country’s banking sector.
6 April 2026

Demystifying CSR

We often confuse charity with CSR (corporate social responsibility), and label all sorts of activities as CSR.
6 April 2026

Watermelon farmers in south suffer despite bumper harvests

Low demand after Eid caused sharp fall in farmgate prices, growers say
6 April 2026

Stocks plunge amid war, energy tensions

Bangladesh’s stock market fell to a nearly two-and-a-half-month low yesterday, with the benchmark index dropping more than 2 percent amid rising concerns over global energy prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
6 April 2026

Govt to borrow Tk 5,000cr more from banks

The government is set to borrow an additional Tk 5,000 crore from the banking sector through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials.
6 April 2026

Inflation eases to 8.71% in March, but war-induced risks persist

Inflation eased to 8.71 percent in March, offering slight relief to consumers, but analysts warn that prices may remain sticky in the coming months as the US-Israel war on Iran drives up costs and disrupts supply chains.
6 April 2026

RMG tax breaks may be phased out: NBR chief

The current reduced corporate tax rates of 10 to 12 percent for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector may not last much longer, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan.
6 April 2026

Evening shop closure risks hurting 60% of retail sales

Say businesses, proposing shop hours from 1pm to 9pm and smart energy management
6 April 2026

Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over war

Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.
6 April 2026

Opec+ hikes oil output quotas

The Opec+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing energy facilities, such as those damaged in the Middle East war, is “costly and takes a long time”.
6 April 2026

BKMEA seeks changes to amended labour law

The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has sought changes in the labour law, which was amended during the immediate past interim government, as the trade body claims their opinions were not addressed in the final gazette.
6 April 2026

Govt to borrow Tk 5,000 crore more from banks

The government is set to borrow an additional Tk 5,000 crore from the banking sector through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials.
5 April 2026

Stocks plunge amid war, energy tensions

Bangladesh’s stock market fell to a nearly two-and-a-half-month low today, with the benchmark index dropping more than 2 percent amid rising concerns over global energy prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
5 April 2026

BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law

The association made the call in a press conference
5 April 2026

Audit concentration in Bangladesh: global norms, local realities

The top 100 audit firms conduct approximately 87 percent of audits—an overwhelming majority of statutory audits—with individual partners at leading firms reportedly signing off on as many as 388 audits per year
5 April 2026

Inflation declines to 8.71% in March

Bangladesh's headline inflation fell to 8.71 percent in March from 9.13 percent in February,
5 April 2026

Bangladesh’s LDC graduation readiness is weak: UN assessment report

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s preparedness to manage the transition
5 April 2026

Bangladesh not ready for LDC graduation now: Finance minister

The government has been engaged in continuous “firefighting efforts” to stabilise the economy, he said
5 April 2026

Cooking oil, sugar prices rise on war shocks

Prices of edible oil, sugar and spices have risen across major wholesale markets in Bangladesh over the past several weeks.
5 April 2026

Bida backtracks on private sector advisory council

Contacted, Ashik Chowdhury said the original purpose was to create a platform where the prime minister would hear directly from businesses
5 April 2026