Economy

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 […]

  Bangladesh’s foreign direct investment (FDI) stock has climbed to nearly $20 billion, reflecting a remarkable expansion in long-term foreign investment and reinforcing the country’s position as one of the […]

Bangladesh’s Consul General in Miami, Seheli Sabrin, held a courtesy meeting with Digna Cabral, Vice Mayor of the City of Doral in South Florida, on Wednesday to explore ways to […]

The government has suspended overseas travel for public officials and the purchase of personal vehicles under the interest-free special loan scheme in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27. It has […]

The government’s domestic borrowing rose sharply in the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025-26, driven mainly by increased borrowing from the banking sector. During the period, the government […]