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Temp rise new decelerator of economic growth

2026-06-05 00:00:00

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026

While floods, cyclones and droughts often dominate climate discussions in Bangladesh, extreme heat is emerging as a less visible but increasingly significant economic decelerator. From...

UN CHIEF’S MESSAGE

2026-06-05 00:00:00

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026

This World Environment Day, warning signals are everywhere.The past eleven years have been the eleven hottest on record.And the damage goes far beyond rising temperatures...

Reducing carbon emissions, promoting sustainable dev top global priorities now

2026-06-05 00:00:00

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026

Bangladesh is among the most climate-vulnerable countries by virtue of its geographic location, high population density and frequent exposure to natural disasters, as climate change...

Cashless convenience in Eid-ul-Azha celebration

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

The Eid-ul-Azha, one of the greatest festivals of Muslim throughout the world, symbolises sacrifice, devotion, compassion, and solidarity. Celebrated to commemorate the attempt of Prophet...

Digital channels are becoming a preferred mode of transactions

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

Prime Bank PLC continues to invest in cutting edge technology to further intensify its virtual banking services as digital channels no longer an alternative option...

Dutch-Bangla Bank remains at the forefront of digital transformation

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

The card-based payment ecosystem in Bangladesh has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past five years, driven by increasing digital awareness, smartphone penetration, growth in...

Bangladesh moves towards cashless economy

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

The country is bracing for a major transformation of its financial ecosystem as the central bank seeks to reduce dependence on physical currency and gradually...

Incentives accelerate virtual ecosystem in transaction space

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

Various incentives for using digital-payment applications are helping accelerate the virtual ecosystem in the transaction space, which is believed to be playing a significant role...

Plastic money boom amid Bangladesh's uneven cashless shift

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

From supermarket checkouts and online shopping carts to utility bills, overseas travel and freelance payments, plastic money is rapidly reshaping how Bangladeshis spend, save and...

Bangladesh on cusp of transition to cashless economy

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

Bangladesh is undergoing a major transformation in its financial system as mobile financial services (MFS) increasingly replace cash-based transactions. Over the past decade, digital financial...

Digital payments gain momentum as Eid spending surges in Bangladesh

2026-05-24 00:00:00

EID-UL-AZHA: COMFORT OF GOING CASHLESS

Eid-ul-Adha in Bangladesh has long been more than a religious celebration; it is a powerful economic moment that sets the rhythm of consumption, trade, and...

Local electrical accessories and lighting industry eyes Tk 400b market on tech, urbanisation boom

2026-05-13 12:00:00

Domestic electronic and electrical goods industry

Local companies now dominate the electrical accessories and lighting market with their state-of-the-art technologies, diversified product lines and time-befitting innovations designed to meet changing consumer...

A SWOT analysis on promising electronics industry

2026-05-13 00:00:00

Domestic electronic and electrical goods industry

Electronics and electrical-appliances industry is emerging as one of Bangladesh's fastest-growing manufacturing sectors, transforming a heavily import-dependent market into a sizeable domestic production base. The...

'Vision has deep understanding of local customers' need and market dynamics'

2026-05-13 00:00:00

Domestic electronic and electrical goods industry

With the vision of competing with global brands in the rapidly growing market, Vision Electronics continues focusing on innovation, local manufacturing, quality assurance, and nationwide...

Digital accounting catalyst for revenue growth

2026-05-13 00:00:00

ROUNDTABLE

The economy of Bangladesh,especially the formal economy,is steadily moving towards greater digitalisation, making transparent and efficient revenue mobilization and management more important than ever. Against...

Home loan in Bangladesh offers a mixed outlook

2026-04-29 00:00:00

HOME LOAN

Bangladesh's home-loan sector is expanding on the back of rapid urbanisation and rising housing demand, but financing arrangements remain hard-to-cross hurdles. Tighter monetary policy and...