2 years needed to overcome energy crisis: FM
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury stated that Bangladesh’s ongoing electricity and gas shortages cannot be solved overnight, explaining that it will take...
Business & Economy
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Stocks on Sunday continued its losing streak for a third consecutive session as investors remained cautious, awaiting greater clarity on potential changes to margin rules...
Govt launches Tk 400cr fund to boost startup investment
The government today launched a fund with an initial size of Tk 400 crore to boost investment in the country’s startup ecosystem, attract local and...
Excess liquidity hits all-time high amid slag’s private investment
Unused liquidity across Bangladesh’s banking sector hit an unprecedented benchmark, breaching the Tk 4.08 lakh cr threshold by the close of June 2026. The historic...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank holds 466th board meeting
The 466th board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held on Sunday, at the bank’s head office.Chairman of the board of directors Badiur Rahman...
Bank Asia spearheads Bangla QR awareness
Bank Asia PLC has taken the lead in promoting awareness of Bangla QR, an initiative of Bangladesh Bank aimed at accelerating the adoption of cashless...
Gold price rises again by Tk 2,158 per bhori
The price of gold has been increased in the local market, with the best quality or 22-carat gold now costing Tk 2,158 more per bhori...
Max Group to enter solar businesses, services
Max Group of Industries of Bangladesh is preparing to expand into the country’s solar market and plans to introduce its own solar-related products and services,...
Prime Bank, CWU sign MoU
Prime Bank PLC has partnered with Central Women’s University (CWU) to provide technology-driven banking services to the institution, its students, faculty members, administrative staff and...
RMG exports to EU fall 16.43pc in H1 2026
Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports to the European Union experienced a steep 16.43 percent drop in the first half of 2026, pulling total shipment value down...
BKMEA seeks 12-month installment facility for utility bills
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has requested an installment facility allowing factories affected by gas and electricity shortages to pay their July...
Govt to reopen closed sugar mills: BSFIC
The government has initiated a comprehensive plan to reopen closed state-owned sugar mills across Bangladesh, aiming to boost domestic production, lower operational losses, and create...