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BMPCA warns of network disruption as mobile tower thefts surge

Bangladesh, Sept. 22 -- The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association (BMPCA) has expressed concern over a recent rise in theft of batteries, power cables and other vital equipment from mobile pho... Read More


World Bank ready to support Bangladesh amid external economic shocks: Finance Minister

Bangladesh, Sept. 22 -- The World Bank has agreed to support Bangladesh in dealing with external economic shocks related to oil and gas supplies and supply-chain disruptions, Finance Minister Amir Kho... Read More


Remittance inflow rises 13.8pc in FY27 till Sept 21

Bangladesh, Sept. 22 -- Bangladesh received US$7.888 billion in workers' remittances during the first 83 days of the current fiscal year, marking a 13.8 percent increase compared with US$6.930 billion... Read More


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