Business

The country’s leading business figures are looking towards the incoming political government with optimism. They believe the ongoing political transition will help restore the confidence of both domestic and foreign investors, as well as international buyers. At the same time, they have highlighted the major challenges facing economic recovery. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing to form the government ...

Ramadan is more than a season of fasting; it is a time of reflection, generosity, and shared joy. It is a longstanding tradition to exchange blessings during Eid, strengthening bonds with loved ones and the wider community. To make the season even more rewarding, Standard Chartered has introduced a wide range of exclusive offers designed to enhance the spirit of ...

When the interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus assumed office following the July mass uprising, Bangladesh’s economy was widely described as being in a “fragile” state. High inflation, a dollar crisis, instability in the banking sector and stagnant investment combined to create a daunting reality. However, one and a half years on, business leaders and economists say that although ...

Bank deposits recorded their highest growth in four years in December 2025 as strong remittance inflows and higher interest rates boosted savings. Deposits grew 11.10% in December, marking the highest rate in 50 months, according to data from Bangladesh Bank. Total deposits rose to more than Tk19.73 lakh crore at the end of December 2025, up from Tk17.76 lakh crore ...

World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $370 million in financing to improve sanitation and solid waste management services in Dhaka and nearby areas, aiming to cut water pollution and restore rivers and canals. The support will fund the Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program, which seeks to strengthen the capacity of local and national institutions to tackle ...

The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved separate proposals to procure a total of 55,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser. The approvals were given at a meeting held at Cabinet Division conference room in Bangladesh Secretariat, with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed presiding. The committee approved a proposal from Ministry of Agriculture to import 25,000 metric tonnes of ...

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports declined by 2.43 percent year-on-year to USD 22.98 billion during July–January of fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest country-wise export data published by Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). The European Union (EU) remained the country’s largest export destination for RMG, accounting for 49.35 percent of total exports in the category. Export earnings from the EU ...

Bangladesh Independent Power Producers’ Association (BIPPA) has urged the government to pay at least 60 per cent outstanding dues to private power plants before Ramadan, warning of severe electricity shortages in the looming summer if immediate action is not taken. “The payments against the bills of 8 to 10 months are pending to be cleared. We are in big trouble ...

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has ordered a temporary suspension of internet banking fund transfers through the National Payment Switch Bangladesh (NPSB) for 96 hours as part of heightened security measures ahead of the upcoming national election. In a directive issued on Sunday, the central bank instructed all scheduled banks and mobile financial service (MFS) providers to halt NPSB-based interbank fund transfer ...

Bangladesh is participating in the prestigious Ambiente Fair 2026, one of the world’s leading international consumer goods and lifestyle trade fairs, currently underway in Frankfurt, Germany. A total of 34 Bangladeshi companies are showcasing their products at the event this year, said a press release. Of these, five companies are participating under the direct management of the Export Promotion Bureau ...