Dhaka March 19, 2026, 3:48 am
In July, remittances dipped below $2 billion for the first time in several months
Over 18 million people have been affected by the severe monsoon conditions
The banks are Islami Bank, First Security Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, Bangladesh Commerce Bank, Social Islami Bank, Padma Bank, National Bank, and ICB Islami Bank
Awami League supporters got it without tender
"Categorise the projects as per their importance," the Adviser asked the Planning Ministry officials while delivering inaugural speech during his first meeting with its officials and subordinate bodies
Call for patience to get the benefits of the measures taken to bring down inflation
The new NBR chief is the secretary of finance ministry’s FID branch, and would also serve as the secretary of the ministry’s Internal Resources Division (IRD)
A core focus of ADB’s work in Bangladesh is on public sector management and governance, which is even more important in light of recent events
The embezzled amount is equivalent to 12 percent of Bangladesh's national budget of 2023-24 fiscal year
Bankers have staged demonstrations at various banks, demanding the restoration of seized bank ownerships.
Analysts say that the fate of many mega projects would depend heavily on the policies of the interim government
GP topped the turnover chart, followed by BATBC, BRACBANK, ROBI and City Bank
In the first 18 days of July, the country received an average of $79 million in daily remittances
Loan repayment surges 26% in fiscal year ending 30 June
The shutdown has affected export-oriented industries, banking, insurance, logistics, infrastructure, telecom, e-commerce, freelancing, ride-hailing, software development, and MSMEs that rely on social commerce and many others
Steps have already been taken for ensuring reconciliation between the export data of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Bangladesh Bank
Developing this sector requires increased research and collaboration between government and non-government entities
Jakarta-based Pertamina Power signed an agreement with Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL) at a Dhaka hotel on Monday
In light of geopolitical tensions, economic sanctions, and imbalances, many countries are seeking alternatives to avoid reliance on a single currency
2 countries agree to step up maritime, blue economy cooperation
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