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Inflation relapse feared on across-the-board cost spikes

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- A brusque announcement ramping up prices of all major fuel oils has sent shockwaves through Bangladesh's economic landscape as economists fear a severe impact on inflation like... Read More


India-New Zealand FTA set to kick in

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- A free trade agreement between India and New Zealand, signed in April, will come into force on Oct 20, Indian trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as New Delhi seeks to ... Read More


ADP implementation falls to five-year low at 1.85pc in July-August

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- Implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) stood at only 1.85 percent in July-August of the current 2026-27 fiscal year, the lowest rate in the last five years. ... Read More


Remittance inflow rises 14.9pc to $7.82b in nearly 3 months of FY27

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- Bangladesh received US$7.819 billion in workers' remittances during July 2026 to September 20 of the current fiscal year (FY2026-27), registering a 14.9 per cent year-on-year g... Read More


Bangladesh needs stronger IP framework ahead of LDC graduation

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- Policymakers and trade experts on Monday underscored the need for establishing robust legal and institutional frameworks to address emerging intellectual property rights challe... Read More


BB allows OBUs to optimize foreign currency funding arrangements

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- The central bank has allowed banks' Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) to undertake outright foreign-currency purchase and sale transactions and cross-currency swaps with eligible c... Read More


Stocks plunge as fresh fuel shock rattles investors

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- Stocks plunged on Monday, snapping a four-session winning streak, as investors reacted negatively to the government's latest fuel price hike, fearing higher inflation and produ... Read More


Stocks fall at open as govt raises fuel prices

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- Stocks fell in early trading on Monday after gaining for four consecutive sessions, as investors reacted negatively to a fuel price hike. The government has raised the prices... Read More


Regulator penalises Sikder Insurance directors over IPO fund misuse

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- The securities regulator has imposed an aggregate penalty of Tk 1.1 million on the top brass of Sikder Insurance Company over mismatches in the utilisation of IPO (initial publ... Read More


How does Fed rate hike threaten domestic firms?

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- The latest US Federal Reserve rate hike has heightened concerns about financing costs and the profitability of local listed companies with substantial foreign-currency debt, pa... Read More