A classic and familiar office tale: Meet VP (Vice President) Mojnu. Mojnu bhai, known for his “strict leadership,” has one peculiar habit: never making eye contact.

The banking regulator is expected to soon introduce new regulations to ensure transparency and discipline in the issuance of e-money and tackle fraud using virtual money, according to officials familiar with the matter.

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves crossed $25 billion after two and a half years, thanks to an increased inflow of remittance and the release of funds by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank (WB), and other lending agencies.

Due to my long association with the tea industry, friends often ask me: if tea gardens are not profitable, why do so many people want to own them? More importantly, who skims the milk in our tea value chain?

Bangladesh is already facing the brunt of climate change in its major rice-growing regions, according to Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) Director General Mohammad Khalequzzaman, as the institute has identified several climate-induced stresses that threaten production and eventually cause food security concerns.

The government has pledged a series of sweeping reforms to meet International Monetary Fund conditions for the next instalment of its $5.5 billion loan, including a public survey to measure corruption in tax administration and a phased reduction of subsidies on electricity, fertiliser, remittances and exports.

Bangladesh plans to launch a Tk 316 crore reform programme aimed at significantly speeding up project planning, approval, and implementation through the use of artificial intelligence for the first time.

Even amidst the tough times at present, garment shipments to the European Union (EU) showcased resilience as Bangladesh fared well in the January-April period, showing signs of an opportunity to overtake China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, in the EU markets.

The availability of good quality rawhides has fallen sharply in Bangladesh over the years, although overall supply has increased, according to a research report.

Bangladesh is witnessing a growing debate over who should be legally authorised to conduct audits. As someone qualified as both a chartered accountant (CA) and a cost and management accountant (CMA) from India, I value both professions.

Government borrowing from domestic banks and non-bank sources rose 55 percent year-on-year during the July-April period of the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, due mainly to weaker foreign loan disbursements and poor tax collection.

The World Bank (WB) yesterday approved $500 million in financing to enhance trust in Bangladesh’s public institutions through increased accountability and transparency.

The government plans to scale back its dependence on foreign loans as it seeks to mitigate threats to external debt sustainability.

Jumped to 589.5m francs in 2024 from 17.7m the previous year

Bad loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector hit a record Tk 420,335 crore at the end of March as a clearer picture of the toxic loan is coming to light following the political changeover in August last year.

The Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities has intensified concerns in Asia’s LNG market, with trading companies, importers, and governments reviewing supply risks amid rising regional tensions, sources told Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, according to a recent report by S&P Global.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has joined a coalition of over 80 businesses and organisations from 25 countries in a Business Call to Action ahead of the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

The intensifying Iran-Israel conflict has created ripples across the globe, affecting economies far removed from the battle zones.

The yards at the Chattogram port, which are designated for storing containers loaded with imports, exceeded their capacity yesterday as daily handovers to consignees did not gain pace during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday over the past week.

Bangladesh’s IT exports witnessed a slight rise in the first nine months of the current financial year, buoyed by growing global demand for AI-powered services.