Reserves now $31b as per IMF calculation
The country’s foreign exchange reserves have started to reach a strong position again. After a long period of pressure and uncertainty, according to the latest...
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Both mobile, internet subscriber bases rebound in March
After several months of steady decline, mobile and internet connectivity across the country has shown steady growth, as Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) released subscriber...
PMI signals faster economic expansion in April
Bangladesh’s overall economic activities expanded at a faster pace in April, supported mainly by stronger performance in agriculture and a rebound in manufacturing, according to...
Robi’s Q1 profit jumps 85pc on AI-driven offers
Robi Axiata posted a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2026, as AI-driven personalised offers and disciplined cost management cushioned the impact...
BTMA, CottonConnect sign MoU to promote domestic cotton production
The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association and CottonConnect Limited (CCUK) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last week, at the BTMA office in Dhaka’s Gulshan to...
Premier Bank raises Tk 1,144cr deposits in 26 days
Premier Bank PLC has reported Tk 1,144 crore in fresh deposits within just 26 working days since April 1 this year, marking a significant milestone...
KAFCO resumes fertiliser production
Production has started returning to fertiliser factories in Anwara upazila of Chattogram following the partial restoration of gas supply, with Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO)...
Eastern Refinery resumes production after 26 days as fuel supply normalises
The country’s only fuel oil refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited, resumed full operations on Friday after remaining shut for 26 days due to a shortage of...
Sasso expands in BD with Kazi Farms
Sasso Hendrix Genetics Group, a global multi-species breeding company, has partnered with Bangladesh’s Kazi Farms to launch a grandparent project in Bangladesh, aiming to sustainably...
NCC Bank organises workshop for women employees
NCC Bank PLC recently organized a mental health awareness workshop, titled “Mind Matters: Workplace Mental Health Talk for Women”, for its women employees at the...
Bank Asia plans Tk1,000cr bond issue, boosting capital
Bank Asia has decided to raise Tk1,000crore by issuing a green sustainable subordinated bond to strengthen its regulatory capital base and finance environmentally sustainable projects....