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Nov 17, 2025
Stocks open higher on DSE, CSE
Both markets see early gains as indices edge up in first hour of trade
Both markets see early gains as indices edge up in first hour of trade
Move aims to ease import pressure and ensure steady supply of key food items during the fasting month
Landmark deal with APM Terminals to bring Bangladesh’s largest-ever European investment, boosting trade and port efficiency
Officials, private sector urge UN team to allow new administration time amid global and domestic uncertainties
Low development spending and weak private credit demand drive Tk3,439 crore net repayment to banks
Tokyo’s tariff reform ensures continued trade benefits until 2029, giving exporters time to adapt
State-run firm heads to Z category after third straight year of losses
New Shariah-based bank to be formed by merging five troubled lenders with record NPLs
Central bank forms special team to set national standards, plans in-house AI model for data protection
Over two dozen trade strategies in motion as Dhaka seeks to safeguard exports and delay potential losses post-2026
Central bank expands digital payment options to ease low-value exports
Bangladesh Bank declares the lenders non-viable; shareholders to lose entire equity
Funds to finance infrastructure upgrades across Noakhali, Feni, and Lakshmipur under a Shariah-compliant model.
Conversion of Tk 6.5b recap fund aims to stabilise the state-run bank, but experts call it a paper fix.
Expatriates send $350 million in just three days, lifting total inflow to over $10.4 billion this fiscal year.
Foreign investment in FY 2024–25 hit $1.68 billion, reflecting investor confidence in Bangladesh’s stability and policy direction.
Exporters can now access short-term Taka funds using their own foreign currency holdings, boosting market-based liquidity management.
JETRO official says investor interest is growing fast, but work permit delays and policy inconsistency remain key hurdles
Government eyes $1.5b investment to produce advanced weapons and achieve self-sufficiency in defence
New framework aims to provide integrated support to investors from planning to implementation
Central bank launches long-awaited system amid readiness issues and licensing concerns surrounding top two MFS operators
Bangladesh Bank data shows higher reserves than IMF’s BPM6-based estimate of $27.35b
IMF team scrutinises subsidy cuts, fiscal reforms, and reserve targets in two-week assessment
Delays in mergers of troubled banks and slow reforms may stall $450m disbursement from the $5.5b IMF package
Reforms in finance, investment, and job creation vital to avoid low-growth cycle, say experts
The Rajshahi-based conglomerate expands from food commodities to consumer durables with major acquisition
The lender calls the rise in reserves a key achievement under its ongoing reform programme amid continued balance of payments pressure.
Strong investment and subsidiary income boost earnings; Q3 profit rises 50%
Ottawa seeks to rebuild dialogue after Trump halts negotiations over Reagan ad controversy
Move targets Rosneft and Lukoil as Washington accuses Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine conflict; Russia responds with nuclear drills
GED report warns sluggish private credit growth and high lending rates could weigh on jobs and industrial output.
Expatriates sent $1.78b in first 20 days of October; total $9.36b received so far this fiscal year.
DSE starts the week on a positive note while CSE slips amid cautious investor sentiment
Businesses give government a 7-day ultimatum to withdraw increased charges at Chittagong Port
Company posts slight rise in earnings but trims payout to preserve liquidity
Strong gains in VAT, income tax, and customs push revenue up 20% year-on-year.
Central bank reminds public that all metal coins remain valid tender nationwide.
Tariff tensions ease for now, but Trump’s renewed threats could derail fragile recovery, warns IMF
Market recovers as bargain hunters return; investors remain cautious ahead of election
Banks to maintain 1% provision on standard and SMA loans until 2026
DSEX drops 81 points; fifth straight session of decline reflects weak investor confidence
Central bank to review Janata Exchange’s performance by mid-2026 before taking a final call
Experts call for unified certification body, better labs, and skilled workforce to tap into trillion-dollar global halal market
PCA to mark new era in Dhaka-Brussels relations covering trade, governance, and development
High borrowing costs squeezing investment, exports, and SME growth, they warn
Stronger remittance and export earnings lift external position; investment shows early signs of recovery
Project aims to create 15,000 jobs and boost women-led enterprises outside major cities
Fraudsters lure people through fake websites and apps; central bank urges public to avoid sharing personal data
Banks shift excess liquidity to safe assets amid weak private credit demand
Manufacturing drives growth; agriculture and construction rebound
Easing inflation and rising private consumption expected to drive recovery
Both sides aim to conclude talks by year-end amid pending issues on tariffs and trade rules
Discussions cover trade, labour, innovation, and bilateral collaboration
Garment slowdown drags monthly earnings, but quarterly growth stays positive
New master circular aims to simplify cross-border payment compliance
Exporters, shippers warn of higher trade costs, loss of competitiveness
First sustainability-linked loan in Bangladesh to boost yarn output, renewable energy use
India’s curbs and delayed quota deal blamed for consumer goods shortfall
Rollback on major items trims expected collection by nearly half
Partnership to focus on training, research, and corporate governance
State-run lender cites past merger move for liquidity woes, plans branch expansion
Funds to aid Bangladesh’s transition from LDC status
Liquidity surge, lower govt borrowing push down rates
Demand for fittings falls by half; 5 lakh jobs at risk
Experts stress separating tax policy from administration, warn of worsening inefficiencies
Tobgay seeks connectivity of economic zones, religious tourism, hydropower and pharma investment
Strong remittance inflows and sluggish imports push REER higher, economists warn of export risks
Seven projects get greenlight from multilateral lenders
Safe migration and trade expansion high on agenda
GED report highlights falling inflation, stronger reserves, but weak credit and revenue growth
First-ever "Sourcing Bangladesh" expo in Dhaka set for December
Subdued private credit demand and central bank interventions push yields lower
Pushes for bond market reforms, sukuk innovation, and insurance expansion
Dollar purchase supports remittance inflow, reserves improve
Banks channel excess liquidity amid weak private credit demand
EPA, China Plus One strategy create fresh export opportunities
Repayments outpace new loans as investment slows
Delay in payments puts pressure on Godda power plant; Adani urges immediate settlement under power agreement
Both domestic and international transactions fell, with sharp drop in overseas usage by Bangladeshi cardholders
Calls grow for better connectivity, joint investment, and unified voice in global forums
Stakeholders to weigh in before Dhaka responds to UN on possible deferment
Disaster management remains top focus despite sharp fall
Envoy sees wider trade, tech and investment prospects
World Bank warns rising temperatures threaten health, economy
Bangladesh Bank moves to merge Shariah-based banks after massive loan defaults
Dhaka seeks further tariff cuts as bilateral deal nears signing
Central bank tightens eligibility rules for new licences
Tk 67.97b investments under scrutiny for suspected laundering, price rigging
Bangladesh pushes for 15% duty on exports to boost competitiveness
Proceeds to support Basel-III compliance and business growth
Data gap at a major operator blamed for slowdown in total MFS volume
TRMS to let taxpayers authorise professionals for return submission
Expatriates send $1.13b in first 10 days of the month
Women contribute over 85pc of invisible economic value, BBS finds
Investors brace for impact as regulators push bailout plan
BFIU head removed after inquiry finds financial irregularities, authentic explicit video
Tk 35,200cr capital required for new shariah lender; three banks agree, two oppose
Tax probe finds Tk1,000cr revenue loss; list includes top brands, elites
Weaker lenders struggle as customers flock to top banks; lending rates rise selectively
Investor confidence buoyed by easing inflation, falling yields
Central bank plans to ease pressure by delegating cases up to Tk 3b
Crash programme to tackle inflation, job losses, poverty, and weak governance
Interim govt drafts new rules to curb scams, ensure governance
Speakers highlight automation, professional advisory, and development alignment
Sea route gains as land ports remain crippled; costs rise, jobs at risk
Bangladesh Bank grants licences to five firms to build borrower databases, reduce lending risks
Approvals cover citizen services, TB control, and July Uprising Memorial
RMG slowdown offsets strong July growth; other sectors show resilience
Revenue Policy and Management divisions to be formed under new law
Funds to back energy, agriculture, housing and policy reforms over three years
FRC introduces fixed structure for first time in FY2025-26
Banks, NBFIs and mutual funds dominate weak performers; analysts urge clean-up
Five Islami banks set to face central bank over merger plan
Formal channels gain as hundi shrinks, foreign reserves recover
Former World Bank economist says stability must be backed by reforms
Market adds Tk 102b in a week as blue-chip shares fuel optimism
Tariff hikes spark new opportunities for non-traditional exports
Higher interest expenses, non-performing loans erode earnings
Chinese firms lead foreign interest as BIDA and other agencies eye higher conversion of commitments
Strong exports, remittances, and fiscal discipline aid recovery, but sluggish investment and high inflation remain key challenges
Experts urge institutionalising forensic audits to curb fraud, restore trust in banking
Tk 925b schemes show little progress; land acquisition emerges as biggest hurdle
Fraudsters using WhatsApp, Facebook to lure victims with false profit promises
Only 21pc of projects implemented in FY25 despite rising allocations
Repeated relaxations keep borrowers afloat, but defaults keep returning
Index gains 66 points as investors return to oversold bank shares
Over one in four Bangladeshis now below poverty line; experts warn of fragile recovery
Tk 32.88b initiatives face delay over flawed proposals, lack of readiness
Investor optimism, easing interest rates fuel surge in trades
Lender tops foreign assistance with $2.52b in FY25 despite overall decline
Currency buoyed by weak dollar, strong remittance, and low imports
RMG sector slump offsets gains in other industries; analysts see volatility easing
RMG sector pulls index down despite broader resilience
IFIC, National and AB Bank under scrutiny as second phase of forensic audits begins
Calls for breaking status quo as foreign aid dwindles
New amendments aim to simplify banking regulations while strengthening governance and transparency
Bangladesh Bank allows deferral, masking underlying sector weaknesses
Move comes as part of central bank’s broader cleanup drive in troubled lenders
AB Bank, IFIC Bank and National Bank to undergo asset quality review by Deloitte Malaysia
Businesses get extra time to settle raw material and agri-input bills amid dollar crunch
Asadul Islam continues as chairman despite ministry rule; subsidiary faces UK market woes
National carrier posts highest-ever earnings, carries 3.4m passengers
Final US Talks: Bangladesh Pushes for Reduced Tariff to Boost Exports
Most US buyers pause in placing new orders amid tariff uncertainty
Chattogram Port Expands Off-Dock Delivery to 16 More Products to Cut Congestion
Factory jobs fell to 1.20cr in 2024 from 1.21cr in 2013
Brokers Push to Trim DSE Board, Curb Power of Independent Directors
We will change board again if performance not satisfactory, BB Governor says. Boards of Islami Bank and UCB make remarkable progress, others to follow them, BB boss cites example.
Sonali Bank Posts Tk 37.05 Billion Operating Profit in H1 2025, Driven by Strong Returns from Government Securities
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