Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh is now a half-trillion-dollar economy, as its gross domestic product (GDP) has crossed USD 500 billion mark. It has achieved this unique feat in the outgoing fiscal year ... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- A business-friendly environment is being created where everyone can operate businesses smoothly and generate employment opportunities, says Prime Minister Tarique Rahman while also p... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- The new government is set to return to a tax-exemption-driven strategy in the national budget, being unveiled today, aiming to protect local industries, attract investment, and gener... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- A further energy-price shock stemming from the conflicts in the Middle East could undermine Bangladesh's economic outlook in FY27, finance officials fear. They warn that higher ener... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- Executive heads of country's commercial banks have expressed serious concern over the ongoing crisis surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC as it has started affecting the entire ind... Read More
Dhaka, June 10 -- Eight more children have died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, raising Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths... Read More
Dhaka, June 10 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has urged doctors to stay vigilant as Bangladesh prepares for a possible rise in dengue cases. He also pledged additional medical staffing ... Read More
Dhaka, June 10 -- Train services on the Dhaka-Mymensingh-Jamalpur route resumed after about two and a half hours of suspension following the derailment of a coach of an intercity train and a relief tr... Read More
Dhaka, June 10 -- The government has announced an agro-incentive package worth Tk 536.60 million for a tree plantation programme under the agricultural rehabilitation assistance sector in the 2025-'26... Read More
Dhaka, June 10 -- Comprehensive reform of Bangladesh's financial sector, particularly the banking industry, is essential to stabilise the economy and support its gradual recovery, Prof Mustafizur Rahm... Read More