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ICMAB calls for comprehensive reforms to ensure smooth LDC graduation

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The withdrawal of the least developed country (LDC)-specific trade benefits will create fresh challenges for Bangladesh's exports, the pharmaceutical industry, and international... Read More


PKSF launches $211.7m 'GREEN' project to boost climate resilience

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has launched a $211.7 million initiative titled Growth for Climate Resilient and Environmental Entrepreneurship and Nutrition (GREEN) to co... Read More


Bangladesh explores 'agrivoltaics' to boost food security, clean energy

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Bangladesh is exploring agrivoltaics -- the dual use of farmland for agricultural production and solar power generation -- as a potential solution to strengthen food security, e... Read More


Improve network quality, tackle call drops

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Thursday urged mobile operator Grameenphone to address persistent public concerns over call dr... Read More


ADB appoints Qingfeng Zhang BD country director

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new Country Director for Bangladesh. The veteran development specialist assuming charge in Dhaka on Thursd... Read More


BERC cuts furnace oil price

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The energy regulatory commission reduced the furnace oil price by Tk 8.71 per litre, or 7.98 per cent to Tk 100.39 per litre from previous Tk 109.10 per litre at the retail leve... Read More


BB moves to remove EXIM Bank administrator

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has initiated the process of withdrawing administrators from the five merged Islamic banks to further accelerate the operations of the newborn Sammilito... Read More


FSRU shutdown disrupts 2 spot LNG cargo deliveries

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The government has approved the purchase of one spot cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Singapore-based Vitol Asia Pte Ltd at $22.35 per million British thermal units (MM... Read More


Treasury investments fuel H1 profit growth in most listed banks

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Most listed banks posted double-digit year-on-year profit growth in the first half (January-June) of 2026, buoyed by higher investment income from government securities and incr... Read More


DBH Finance H1 profit jumps 32pc

Bangladesh, July 31 -- DBH Finance PLC posted a 32.37 per cent year-on-year increase in profit in the first half of 2026, driven by the reversal of provisions against investments and lower provisionin... Read More