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Predicts inflation surge to 10.9pc, GDP slide to 3.2pc

Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- A surge in inflationary pressure and other adversities may dent Bangladesh's effort for an economic rebound as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) just forecasts inflation res... Read More


9 firms to face punitive action for failing to pay approved cash dividends

Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- The securities regulator has decided to punish nine listed companies for failing to complete the distribution of cash dividends for FY25. Of the companies, five are listed on t... Read More


DESCO swings to profit as it cuts leakage, secures foreign-exchange gain

Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO) achieved a significant financial turnaround in FY26, returning to profit after experiencing substantial losses over the previous three fina... Read More


In need of sustainable shrimp cultivation

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- The rising trend of unscientific shrimp cultivation and its damaging consequences for the environment, ecology and agricultural land are becoming major concerns for the southwes... Read More


Implementing the national logistics policy

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- Bangladesh has crossed an important threshold in logistics reform. The National Logistics Policy 2025 is now in place. A dedicated logistics mechanism is being developed at the ... Read More


Turning business disputes into criminal cases

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- Digital marketplaces depend on contracts that clearly set out payments, commissions, returns, product standards, fulfilment requirements and other commercial obligations. Suppli... Read More


Sonali Bank extends Tk 70b lifeline to National Bank

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- State-owned Sonali Bank has lent Tk 70 billion to cash-strapped National Bank for three months at an interest rate of 10 per cent, with the Bangladesh Bank guaranteeing repaymen... Read More


Sammilito Islami Bank holds 16th Board Meeting

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- The 16th meeting of the Board of Directors of state-owned Shariah based Sammilito Islami Bank PLC was held on 13 October 2026, Tuesday at the board room of the bank's Head Offic... Read More


Offshore Bidding Round deadline extended to March 31, 2027

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- The deadline for submission of bids under the Offshore Bidding Round 2026 has been extended by four months to March 31, 2027, from the earlier date of November 30, 2026. The da... Read More


Govt eyes increasing exportable egg production after Nigeria success: State minister

Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku today (Tuesday) said the government has planned to increase exportable egg production, as the country marked a ... Read More