Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the concerned ministries and authorities to take immediate action against the price hike of coarse rice- a staple food for marginal people, reports BSS."Yesterday, when news of an increase in the retail price of...
Monira Munni | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Around 266 factories, including textile and readymade-garment units, in different industrial zones are at risk of labour unrest as those units, according to law-enforcement agencies, might fail to pay wages and festival allowances before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. Non-payment of wages,...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh experienced major flight disruptions as airlines cancelled a total of 183 international flights at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital and Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram over four days since February 28, following escalating tensions in...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh's liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain has come under fresh uncertainty after its leading supplier, QatarEnergy, warned of a potential force majeure following military strikes on its facilities.The development has raised concerns over the security of long-term contracted supplies...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank introduced a special loan facility to help export-oriented manufacturers pay worker wages as liquidity pressures weigh on production and shipments.The bailout measures from the central bank came in lockstep with a government order for the owners to pay...
LONDON, Mar 3 (Reuters): Global oil and gas prices jumped on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran attacking ships and energy facilities, closing navigation in the Gulf and forcing production...
Jasim Uddin | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Business leaders and analysts warn that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could seriously disrupt global supply chains and inflict heavy losses on international trade.The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has spilled into the Strait...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
A senior US state department official arrived in Dhaka Tuesday for talks aimed at strengthening strategic relations between the United States and Bangladesh, diplomatic sources said.S. Paul Kapur, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, begins...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
The newly-formed Sammilito Islami Bank, created by merging five banks, will continue its operations without disruption, Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman said on Tuesday. The governor made the assurance at a meeting with the banks' administrators and senior officials...
(Top) Mourners cry during the funeral of children killed in a strike on a primary school in Minab of Hormozgan province, Iran, on Tuesday, as graves (bottom) are being prepared for them. — AFP The death toll from ongoing Israeli...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh's US deal to buy 14 aircraft from Boeing instead of France-based Airbus, which had vied long for the supply, upsets the European Union (EU) and the bloc seeks trade parity. During the Dhaka visit of French President Emmanuel Macron...
Gold prices have increased again in the country with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,324 per bhori (11.664 grams), Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said on Tuesday.Following the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed...
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has fixed the price of a 12-kilogram (kg) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder at Tk 1,341,reports BSS. "From 6:00 pm on March 2, a 12 kg LPG cylinder will be sold at Tk 1,341...
AB Bank hosts iftar mahfil for journosAB Bank PLC has recently hosted an iftar mahfil to honour the media personnel of the country. The event was organised for the 10th time to recognize the courageous and objective role of the...
Barrister Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin, MP, Minister of State for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has said that Islamic banking is experiencing rapid growth globally.It is playing a unique role in the socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in Bangladesh also, he...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Mar 03: The export of vegetables from Bangladesh, particularly Chattogram, to the countries of the Middle East has been stopped suddenly due to suspension of flights triggered by the escalating Iran-Israel-US conflict.Exporters and shipping agents warn that prolonged...
FE REPORT The yield on two-year treasury bonds fell below the central bank's policy rate on Tuesday, as banks parked excess liquidity in government securities amid subdued private sector credit demand.The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on...
Nagad, one of the country's leading mobile financial service providers, has launched an exciting new campaign for expatriate Bangladeshis.By sending remittances to their loved ones' Nagad wallets, expatriates could win a one-and-a-half bhori gold necklace, says a press release. Titled...
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport announces premium Ramadan partnership with BRAC Bank Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport, one of IHG's flagship properties in Bangladesh, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC Bank. Following the agreement, led by Md Mahiul...
Chief Representative of the JICA Bangladesh Office ICHIGUCHI Tomohide meets Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at his office in the city on Tuesday. — PID
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Islamic banks saw steady growth in deposits, investments and assets in December 2025, though external trade transactions and CSR spending showed mixed trends.According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB), deposits mobilised by the Islamic banking system rose to...
The newly elected Board of Directors of Bangladesh Indenting Agents' Association (BIAA) took charge on Sunday, according to a press statement.The new board was elected for 2026 and 2027. The results of the election were formally announced by the Election...
BGDCL DESTROYS 581 UNREGISTERED GAS REGULATORSBakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Limited (BGDCL) destroyed 581 illegal and unregistered gas regulators at Chapapur in Cumilla on Monday. Engineer Mahbubul Alam Siddiqui (Planning and Development), Engineer Md Solaiman (Engineering Service Division), Nahid Bani Islam...
SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK HOLDS 91ST MEETING OF SHARI'AH COMMITTEE The 91st meeting of the Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIBPLC) was held at the Corporate Head Office of the bank on Monday. Chairman of the committee Mufti...
BANGLADESH DEVELOPMENT BANK SIGNS DEAL WITH PRAN-RFL GROUP Bangladesh Development Bank PLC signed a contract with PRAN-RFL Group on collection of payments from PRAN-RFL distributors on Tuesday. Md Jasim Uddin, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, and Uzma Chowdhury,...
As Eid-ul-Fitr nears, men, women, and children are thronging marketplaces across the country to buy attires of their choice and other items relevant to the celebration. Not only urban dwellers, but rural people's spending has also shifted towards digital transactions....
ISLAMI BANK LAUNCHES UPI BRAND KHIDMAH CREDIT CARDIslami Bank Bangladesh launched UnionPay International (UPI) branded Khidmah Credit Card at Islami Bank Tower on Tuesday. Individuals traveling to China for vacation, education and medical purposes will be able to pay various...
MERCANTILE BANK ORGANISES FOREIGN TRADE WORKSHOP Mercantile Bank Training Institute has organised a workshop on centralised foreign trade operations at MBL Center to strengthen awareness and capacity among officials of the centralised trade processing centre (CTPC). The chief guest of...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Woven fabric manufacturer Paramount Textile reported more than 19 per cent lower profit of Tk 207.78 million in its second quarter (October-December) of FY26 as its revenue declined amid weaker global demand.According to a disclosure on Tuesday, earnings per share...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-04 00:00:00
Listed non-life insurance company Pioneer Insurance declared a 4.6 per cent lower profit of Tk 446.95 million in 2025, compared to the year before, despite higher revenue. According to a stock exchange filing on Tuesday, the company's earnings per share...
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