Dhaka March 22, 2026, 1:22 pm
Over the past five months, Bangladesh’s garment exports to 26 countries around the world have declined compared to earlier levels
The initiative was discussed in a two-day workshop titled “Budget Implementation Plan” on 23–24 January at a hotel in Cox’s Bazar
The commerce adviser made the remarks while addressing a seminar titled "Role of Competitiveness for Jobs Project on Export Diversification in Bangladesh"
BB Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a public lecture titled “Banking Sector: Current Challenges and Future Prospects” on Wednesday
The Social Mission of Microfinance at Stake Amid Banking Pressures
আগামী ১ ফেব্রুয়ারি থেকে অনির্দিষ্টকালের জন্য সব টেক্সটাইল মিল বন্ধ রাখার ঘোষণা দিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ টেক্সটাইল মিলস অ্যাসোসিয়েশন (বিটিএমএ)। দেশের সুতা উৎপাদনকারী মিলগুলোকে রক্ষায় সরকারের ‘কার্যকর পদক্ষেপ না থাকা’র অভিযোগ তুলে এই সি
The BRICS organisation includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, among others
Scheduled for January 19–23 in Davos, Switzerland, this year’s event is set to be the largest meeting in the organisation's history
Full implementation is expected to begin on 1 July 2026, the first day of the 2026–27 fiscal year
The seminar highlighted the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), published monthly by MCCI with UK support
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor Dr Md Habibur Rahman said this at the divisional-level monetary policy discussion meeting in the BB, Rangpur office recently
Lives of coastal fishermen hang in the balance amid diplomatic inaction
It is learnt that this program will be implemented outside the existing development projects in the next five years
Experts warn of deepening crisis without action
Microfinance is not peripheral in Bangladesh—it is central to financial inclusion
High interest rates, administrative gaps, and limited support are turning microloans into a source of financial stress for the vulnerable worldwide
Think tank calls for deferral until an elected govt takes office
In its Global Risks Report 2026, the WEF identified five major risks for each country based on executive surveys and expert assessments
Resisting this aggressive transformation is not just a technical debate—it is a moral and political responsibility
The upward revision reflects strengthening private consumption amid easing inflationary pressures, alongside expectations of higher industrial activity and investment
