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BPAMEA election suspended amid legal dispute

Bangladesh, July 28 -- The biennial election of the Bangladesh Packaging and Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPAMEA) for the 2026-2028 term has been suspended amid legal disputes,... Read More


RAK Ceramics returns to profit in Q2 on stronger sales, improved margins

Bangladesh, July 27 -- RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) reported a turnaround in profitability in the second quarter (April-June) of 2026, driven by higher sales, improved production and stronger gross margi... Read More


Govt pushes feasibility, PPP model for aviation, tourism projects

Bangladesh, July 27 -- The government has asked authorities to place greater emphasis on project feasibility, local stakeholder engagement and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) financing while formulat... Read More


BRAC Bank launches nano loans of up to Tk 50,000 for bKash merchants

Bangladesh, July 27 -- BRAC Bank PLC has launched a fully digital nano loan facility for bKash merchants, enabling eligible merchants to receive loans of up to Tk 50,000 with approval and disbursement... Read More


Bangladesh sets $63.4b export target for FY27

Bangladesh, July 26 -- The government has set a new export target of $63.4 billion for the current financial year (FY27), aiming for 15 per cent growth over the income achieved in the previous fiscal ... Read More


Govt aims to transform Bangladesh into knowledge-based economy

Bangladesh, July 26 -- The government is working to transform Bangladesh from a labour-intensive economy into one driven by knowledge and innovation, with a strong focus on developing high-technology ... Read More


Trade deficit widens to $23.98b as exports fall

Bangladesh, July 24 -- A double-digit drop in capital machinery imports and falling export revenues have driven Bangladesh's trade deficit up by nearly 24 per cent to $23.98 billion in FY 2025-26, lea... Read More


Singer Bangladesh returns to profit in Q2

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Singer Bangladesh returned to profit in the second quarter (Q2) through June this year, buoyed by higher sales, lower finance costs, although subdued consumer demand continued t... Read More


FM highlights 'Bangladesh First' policy during meetings with his counterparts of China, Russia, US

Bangladesh, July 22 -- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman met his counterparts from China, Russia, and the US on the margins of the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Wedne... Read More


ECNEC approves 8 projects worth Tk 14,411.21 crore

Bangladesh, July 22 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved eight development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 14,411.21 crore. Advertiseme... Read More