Gold is seen as a safe haven asset in times of volatility but investment volumes fell in the first quarter, industry data showed Wednesday, as the Middle East war forced some investors to liquidate holdings to raise cash.

When the IMF’s Asia-Pacific director signalled to Bangladesh’s delegation in Washington last week that the expected $1.3 billion tranche would not be released in June, the key message was not financial but what Bangladesh can credibly offer in return, and what it cannot.

Double-digit bank lending rates will be brought down to a tolerable level to make them more investment-friendly, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.

Retail price in Dhaka remains the same as last year, as per TCB

Businesses yesterday called for structural reforms in the tax system to reduce the cost of doing business, ease compliance burdens, and improve investment competitiveness.

Novo Nordisk’s decision to localise production was driven by both market need and manufacturing potential

Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.

Landmark purchase of 14 aircraft marks the biggest fleet expansion move in the national carrier’s history

The card is designed to ensure seamless transactions, improve operational efficiency, and provide tailored financial solutions for individuals and businesses associated with the port community

The MCCI organises dialogue on Bangladesh’s investment climate

Minister opens BTKG Expo 2026

Policy coherence, transparency, and predictability are essential for a modern and effective revenue system.

From tomorrow, bottled oil price will be Tk 199 a litre

Bonded warehouse facilities and back-to-back letters of credit would be extended to all export sectors, he added

Apex Footwear Ltd, one of the leading footwear manufacturers in Bangladesh, posted a net profit of Tk 1.06 crore for the January-March quarter --  up 10 percent year on year -- driven by higher net sales revenue.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday placed two amendment bills in the parliament proposing the removal of age limits for appointing the heads and members of two of the country’s key financial regulators.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to allocate 2-3 acres of land in different parts of Chattogram to establish compliance-based “garment villages” for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the apparel sector.

The Dhaka-Chattogram corridor is the economic spine of Bangladesh, linking the capital with its principal seaport and carrying most industrial output, trade cargo and passenger traffic.

Forced to import key raw materials from Asian countries at higher prices

Bangladesh Bank has eased rules for banks to award incentive bonuses to staff, provided that a few criteria are met.