Economy

Renewed US-Iran hostilities disrupt Hormuz shipping, strand 6,000 seafarers Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran brought commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz close to a standstill on […]

The Cabinet on Thursday approved in principle three major policy measures, including the draft Invest Bangladesh Act, 2026, the National Renewable Energy Development Strategy (2026-2030) and the Import Policy Order, […]

Bangladesh’s trade deficit widened sharply to $23.98 billion during the first 11 months (July–May) of the 2025-26 fiscal year as import growth outpaced exports, despite a strong rise in remittance […]

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said Bangladesh exported 812 products to 202 destinations worldwide during the 2024-25 fiscal year, with the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom […]

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan Thursday outlined a broad reform agenda aimed at restoring investor confidence, strengthening market institutions and accelerating the development of the country’s […]

The government is steadily attracting private investment to revive idle state-owned industrial assets and turn them into productive enterprises that generate employment, Commerce, Industries, and Textiles & Jute Adviser Khandaker […]

Global oil prices edged lower on Thursday as traders assessed the impact of renewed US airstrikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation against US military bases in the Gulf, while concerns […]

Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said the government will facilitate greater private sector participation to attract fresh investment and accelerate employment generation across the […]

Bangladesh’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite a challenging global and domestic environment, supported by strong remittance inflows and steady expansion in the services sector, according to the Asian Development […]

Japan has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for Bangladeshis seeking higher education, employment or long-term settlement, driven by its advanced economy, growing demand for skilled workers and […]