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Deposits held by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks have increased significantly, rising by 41.49% in a year to reach the second-highest level on record, according to the latest annual report of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). The SNB report, released on Thursday, said deposits linked to Bangladeshis in Swiss banks stood at 834.1 million Swiss francs in 2025, up from around ...

Fifty customers can win TVs, smartphones, smartwatches and earbuds each week by making the highest number of payments through bKash. Under the ‘Payment Champion’ campaign till July 18, 2026, users can win these exciting prizes on bKash payments at merchant points across the country. To qualify for the campaign, customers need to make at least seven transactions between Sunday to ...

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has revised gold prices in the local market, reducing the price of the highest-quality 22-carat gold jewellery by Tk9,013 per bhori. In a statement issued on Thursday morning, BAJUS said the new prices took effect from 10:00am on 18 June. Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold jewellery, including VAT, has been fixed ...

Studying abroad in 2026 is no longer just about choosing a country, it is about choosing the right future. For Bangladeshi students, changing visa rules, rising costs, and endless advice can make the process overwhelming. Below, we break down everything that matters, from budget and university choices to visas, scholarships, and deadlines, to help make the decision easier. Below, we ...

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has described Bangladesh’s newly elected BNP government’s 2026-27 national budget as ambitious, warning that persistent weaknesses in revenue collection and slow progress in structural reforms could jeopardise the government’s fiscal targets. In a recent report, Fitch said the credibility of revenue mobilisation would serve as the key test for the proposed budget. The agency ...

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday said the Ministry of Commerce would be made more dynamic and effective through skilled leadership, coordinated teamwork, and equal opportunities for officials, as newly appointed Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan joined the ministry. Welcoming the new secretary at the ministry’s conference room, the minister expressed confidence that Khan’s academic credentials and previous ...

Bangladesh’s growing dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplied through Japan is exposing the country to long-term economic and environmental risks, including vulnerability to global energy price volatility and rising greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report by international research group Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA). The report, released on Tuesday in London, said Japan, one of the world’s largest LNG ...

The supply of essential commodities remains stable in local markets, while the prices of several items, including ginger, garlic and onions, have declined, according to traders. However, consumers reported a slight increase in the price of polao rice. The information was shared by State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam while speaking to journalists after inspecting the Mohakhali ...

The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has welcomed the proposed national budget for FY2026-27, describing it as a reform-oriented financial roadmap, while urging the government to ensure recovery of misappropriated banking assets, protect private-sector credit and provide a fair tax regime for the banking industry. In a statement issued on Sunday, BAB said the budget reflects a strong commitment to ...

The price of gold in domestic market has been increased by Tk 5,482 per bhori. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) on Monday morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 230,422 per bhori (11.664 grams). Under the new pricing structure, 21-carat gold is being sold at Tk 219,983 per ...