Rice and fish drive food inflation in October, while vegetables help ease price pressures: Report
Rice alone accounted for nearly half of total food inflation, according to the Economic Update and Outlook report…
Four state banks’ capital recovery action plans unrealistic: Cenbank
The six state banks collectively face a significant challenge, with four of them reporting a combined capital shortfall…
Life after sixty in Bangladesh: How the economy could make the last mile smooth
Rehman Aziz (pseudonym), a retired teacher in his late 60s, lost both his parents. His only child lives…
Foreign loan disbursement, repayments almost same in Jul-Oct
Experts say partners hesitate to approve large loans before new govt takes office TBS Report 30 November, 2025,…
Country’s gas production remains limited, reliance on imports rising: BERC chairman
The BERC chief said poor exploration progress and low efficiency are affecting industries, urging wider use of renewable…
Ctg port reports higher cargo volume, zero waiting time for vessels
The country’s main seaport handled 28,49,542 TEUs, 11.50 million tonnes of cargo, and 3,552 vessels in the first…
Revenue takes a hit in October as imports decline
Although revenue collection posted strong growth from July to September of fiscal year 2025-26, it stumbled somewhat in…
IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s reform progress but flags key challenges: Salehuddin
UNB 18 November, 2025, 02:20 pm Last modified: 18 November, 2025, 06:54 pm Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed.…
How rising debt-servicing threatens Bangladesh’s economy, and the way forward
Bangladesh’s debt-servicing burden is increasing sharply, putting pressure on public finances and limiting fiscal space. Debt-servicing refers to…
BB to cut EDF size to $2b by Dec to meet IMF conditions
Under the $4.7 billion IMF loan deal, the central bank has committed to keeping the EDF capped at…
IMF team meets BNP, discusses reforms in financial, social sectors
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met leaders of the BNP today (9 November) and discussed…
How diversification could redefine ‘Made in Bangladesh’
In the bustling factories of Dhaka and Gazipur, millions of workers stitch together the fabric of Bangladesh’s economic…