10+ hour, 39+ min ago  (478+ words) FE REPORT | April 21, 2026 00: 00: 00 Inflation "will not rise significantly" on the increase in fuel prices, as the raise is modest compared to global situation, says the commerce minister facing question in parliament. Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir presents explanation in support of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (804+ words) / STOCK & CORPORATE BABUL BARMAN and Mohammad Mufazzal | April 20, 2026 00: 00: 00 A steep increase in fuel prices has sent fresh shockwaves across the country's corporate sector and capital market, raising concerns over profitability, inflation, and overall economic momentum. The government on Saturday raised…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (295+ words) Remittances play a significant role and have long been one of the strongest pillars of our economy. Millions of Bangladeshi workers living abroad send money home regularly, which helps increase our foreign exchange reserves significantly. This steady inflow stabilises the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (878+ words) Bangladesh is facing mounting fiscal pressure as capital expenditure continues to decline, raising concerns over the country's growth trajectory and poverty reduction efforts. Analysts on Saturday noted that the shift towards higher recurrent spending was limiting the government's ability to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (361+ words) / TRADE & MARKET April 12, 2026 00: 00: 00 Experts at a meeting called for urgent steps to expand domestic gas exploration and diversify energy sources to ensure energy security, as energy demand in the country could double or triple in the next 15-20 years. Expressing concern…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (418+ words) JASIM UDDIN HAROON | April 10, 2026 00: 00: 00 The trade deficit stood at $16. 9 billion during the period under review, up from $13. 7 billion in the same period a year earlier, according to balance-of- payments (Bo P) data prepared by the Bangladesh Bank. It said the export…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (513+ words) Bangladesh's manufacturing sector appears to be undergoing a structural shift -- one that raises concerns about the country's long-term industrial trajectory. The recently released Economic Census report highlights a complex transformation in the economy, marked by rapid expansion in the number…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (773+ words) Ongoing geopolitical tensions pose near-term risks to Bangladesh's price stability, export demand and import costs, the central bank says in the wake of the worst ruckus in the Mideast. The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has painted such a picture on the…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (799+ words) The power load-shedding, a usual practice that power-sector people describe as 'load management', has returned as an impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East. As the crisis of fuel oils is intensifying with every passing day, the country's…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (696+ words) Stocks extended their losing streak this week as persistent global geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment, triggering sustained sell-offs and heightened uncertainty in the market. Market participants said equities have faced significant pressure since the Iran-Israel conflict erupted…...