Economy

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP Wednesday  approved seven procurement proposals, including the import of 2.70 lakh metric tons (MT) of wheat to ensure an adequate supply of the staple grain […]

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) Wednesday approved the procurement of two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes from the international spot market to help ensure uninterrupted gas supply across […]

Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever annual remittance inflow in the 2025-26 fiscal year, with expatriate Bangladeshis sending a record US$35.56 billion through official channels, marking a strong 17.3 percent year-on-year growth, […]

Sri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six per cent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices in the […]

More than 100 tea factories in Nepal that had suspended production due to export disruptions have now reopened. The Nepal Tea Producers’ Association decided to restart operations after the government […]

China has imposed new export restrictions on 40 Japanese companies, accusing them of supporting Japan’s military expansion, in the latest sign of worsening ties between Beijing and Tokyo. The Chinese […]

The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Tuesday passed the Cyber Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to facilitate the swift removal of harmful and defamatory AI-generated content from social media platforms. Posts, […]

In a major move to expand digital transactions and accelerate the country’s transition toward a cashless economy, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has made the use of the universal Bangla QR (Quick […]

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman on Tuesday urged all concerned to refrain from speculation and rumours surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. He also warned that unnecessary discussions based […]

The traditional post-budget dinner following the passage of the national budget was cancelled this year on the instructions of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as part of the government’s austerity drive […]