The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today

Bangladesh Bank today reappointed an observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid ongoing unrest at the country's largest private bank, triggered by the banking regulator's appointment of a new chairman for the bank

Bankers urged authorities to facilitate a quick settlement between the opposing parties so stability could be restored at the country's largest Shariah-based lender

GDP growth picks up to 4.14% in FY26

Global digital operator Veon has expressed interest in exploring a strategic combination with Bangladesh’s state-owned mobile operator Teletalk as part of a broader plan to expand its digital footprint and investments in Bangladesh.

There are at least half a dozen reasons why the government’s revenue compared with the size of the economy has remained low for such a long time

Finance ministry officials said a significant share of customs tax incentives in FY27 could be directed towards the solar sector

Chinese exports surged by almost a fifth last month, official data showed Tuesday, as shipments of tech components and machinery helped the world’s second-largest economy weather pressure from the Middle East war.

More than three-quarters of employees in Bangladesh expect support from their employers during unexpected financial hardships or personal health crises, according to MetLife Bangladesh’s 2025 Employee Benefit Trends Study.

Volatile global situation, US reciprocal tariffs, high bank interest rates, poor port operations, and LDC graduation-related issues have caused the decline in garment exports over the past year, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said on Monday.

Every government, its institutions and agencies, and political parties, especially those in power, collectively define a country’s overall system.

Bangladesh’s air conditioner market is experiencing a subdued summer season this year. Frequent rainfall in April and May, coupled with fewer heatwaves than in previous years, has weakened demand for cooling appliances, according to industry stakeholders.

Between June 1-7, the bank saw Tk 4,241 crore in withdrawals amid protests against appointment of new chairman

Veon has recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Shares of Beximco Ltd and Islami Bank fell the most among all listed firms on the first trading day after the stock regulator lifted a nearly four-year-old floor price restriction on the two companies

MetLife Bangladesh surveyed 571 employees and 142 employers across industries

In the July–May period of the 2025–26 fiscal year, garment exports totalled $35.31 billion, posting a 3.41 percent year-on-year fal

Four separate funds cover agriculture, CMSMEs, exports, and green factories

The core objective of the recently signed trade agreement between Bangladesh and the United States is to build a more balanced, sustainable and mutually beneficial economic partnership, creating new opportunities for businesses and consumers in both countries, said US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen yesterday.

Naser Ezaz Bijoy is stepping down from his role as chief executive of Standard Chartered Bangladesh after serving for nearly nine years.