Bangladesh鈥檚 existing economic model has reached its limit and should be replaced with one that ensures broad-based growth, employment, and inclusive prosperity, according to financial experts and business leaders...
National Bank PLC on Monday hosted 鈥楳anagers鈥� Meet鈥� in Barishal, bringing together 23 branch managers from across the region, said a press release...
Falling private sector credit growth has remained as the most worrying issue on the country鈥檚 economic front despite a rebound in deposit growth in banks, according to a government report released on Tuesday...
PUBLIC spending plays a crucial role in shaping a country鈥檚 socio-economic development. Over the past decades, Bangladesh has experienced significant progress in economic growth, poverty reduction and human development indicators. However, the effectiveness of these achievements is often hindered by the complexities and inefficiencies in public spending...
Chattogram Port has reported record-breaking growth in container, cargo, and ship handling during the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26...
AI-related goods and surging exports to the United States ahead of president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff hikes boosted global merchandise trade growth this year, the World Trade Organisation said Tuesday...
The three-day 7th Bangladesh International Marine and Offshore Expo will begin at the ICCB in Dhaka on October 30...
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh dropped to a record low of 6.35 per cent in August 2025, the lowest in more than 23 years, signaling deepening distress across the economy...
MACROECONOMIC headlines 鈥� GDP growth, export earnings and fiscal shifts 鈥� show what Bangladesh has achieved over decades. Yet, beneath the national progress lies a quieter revolution: the strengthening of the local economic development systems to make growth inclusive and resilient. As national growth moderates and climate threats intensify, empowering...
THIS is heartening that the agro-processed food industry has expanded domestically faster than what it has done in export to global market. The overall processed food market, which now employs about 250,000 people, is reported to have grown to $8 billion in Bangladesh, at an annual growth rate of 8 per cent, accounting for about 1.7 per cent of the gross domestic...
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh remained stuck at historically low levels in July聽2025, highlighting the strain on both the banking sector and the broader economy...
US economic growth was stronger than estimated in the second quarter of the year, government data showed Thursday, but this came in a period where president Donald Trump鈥檚 fresh tariffs distorted trade flows.
JD.com saw a jump in its second-quarter revenue Thursday, as the Chinese retail giant saw increasing user traffic despite fierce competition in the country鈥檚 e-commerce and food delivery sectors...
THE non-life insurance sector in Bangladesh faces a number of structural limitations that continue to hinder its growth. One pressing concern is the practice of offering additional paybacks over the prescribed commission rates, even as insurance premium rates in the country remain significantly higher compared to overseas markets. This imbalance affects...
NRB Bank PLC has completed its 12th year of operations with accelerating growth through digital innovation, said a press release...
The IMF raised its global growth forecast Tuesday as efforts to circumvent Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs sparked a bigger-than-expected surge in trade, while the US president stepped back from some of his harshest threats...
Spain鈥檚 economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, driven by a rise in exports despite trade tensions sparked by rising US tariffs, preliminary data showed Tuesday...
Several well-performing banks, led by BRAC Bank and City Bank, saw strong deposit growth in the year ending May 2025 as depositors shifted funds away from weaker institutions amid fear of collapse and loss of trust in bank governance...
BANGLADESH has made significant progress in reducing childhood stunting over the past decade, thanks to improvements in healthcare, nutrition and public health initiatives. However, a new and silent threat is emerging that could jeopardise these hard-won gains: climate change. Recent research has highlighted a troubling link between extreme heat and stunted...
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh fell to record 6.40 per cent in June 2025, the lowest in 22 years, reflecting deepening stress in the country鈥檚 economy...
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries reported a jump in June quarter profits on Friday, helped by a large one-off gain and strong growth in its consumer-facing divisions...
Community Bank Bangladesh has emerged as a better performer amid various challenges in the country鈥檚 banking sector, which is currently grappling with rising loan defaults, liquidity stress, and governance concerns...
Growth in oil demand is anaemic globally, with several countries in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump tariff threats suffering drops, the IEA said Friday...
Bangladesh鈥檚 economy grew by 4.86 per cent during the January to March quarter of the fiscal year 2025, buoyed by a rebound in industry and services...
THE banking sector has for decades been grappling with persistent challenges that have left it teetering on the edge of credibility. Despite being a vital pillar of the economic growth, the sector remains marred by corruption, poor governance, political interference, and a weak regulatory framework. As a result, public trust has eroded significantly and urgent reform is necessary to prevent a deepening crisis...
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh slowed to 6.95 per cent in May 2025, down from 7.5 per cent in April, reflecting weakening business confidence and tighter lending conditions, according to Bangladesh Bank data...
IN THE quiet town of my youth, life moved to a rhythm that felt almost sacred. We, the children, rode our bicycles with a joyful abandon, yet a silent understanding governed our movements: we dismounted when elders passed. It was a gesture so small, so ingrained, that it barely registered as a conscious act, yet it carried the unspoken weight of generations...
The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation has unveiled a draft Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 period, aimed at accelerating inclusive growth in Bangladesh...
Bangladesh鈥檚 economy is under growing pressure as GDP growth slows, foreign investment declines and unemployment rises, raising concerns among economists and industry insiders that the economy could face long-term instability without urgent reforms...
A medium to large-scale flood is likely to occur in the 2025-26 financial year, which will begin on July 1, and erode 0.48 percentage points of the gross domestic product growth in the year, according to the finance ministry...
