The New Development Bank established by the BRICS has planned to raise its lending to Bangladesh development projects to $1 billion this year, a senior official of the Shanghai-based multilateral lender said yesterday.

Vietnam will buy more US goods including security and defence products, the government said, as it seeks a last-minute delay to enormous tariffs imposed by Washington.

Bangladesh’s banking sector, once celebrated for its contribution to economic growth, is currently facing a crisis. The sharp increase in non-performing loans (NPLs), severe liquidity issues, and persistent governance scandals have placed several banks on the brink of failure. This precarious situation not only threatens the stability of the financial system but also undermines public trust. In such a challenging environment, the concept of “bridge bank” emerges as a potential solution.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a circular on Tuesday extending, till the end of 2026, the tenure of a Tk 200 crore fund that each bank was individually allowed to create in order to make investments in the stock market.

After declining for each of the past three months, overall inflation in Bangladesh increased slightly in March, driven by an uptick in non-food prices, government data shows.

Bangladesh has the potential to attract significant investment and generate millions of jobs by carrying out key reforms in four promising sectors -- green readymade garments (RMG), housing for the middle class, paint and dyes, and digital financial services, according to a new report by the World Bank Group.

The United States is losing its market share in cotton exports to Bangladesh amid concerns about logistics and the lengthy shipment duration for American cotton, according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The pharmaceuticals will be commercialised under Renata’s branding

The October-December period posted highest growth in three quarters

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase approved the five procurement proposals

However, food inflation reduced to 8.93 percent in March, down from 9.24 percent a month ago

Turnover rose 3 percent from the previous session to Tk 483.61 crore,

PRI of Bangladesh organised the discussion at its office in the capital

Its January-March operating profits were expected to rise to 6.6 trillion won ($4.5 billion)

Market breadth was positive, with 222 scrips advancing, 72 declining, and 86 remaining unchanged

Vietnam has asked US President Donald Trump to delay their implementation by at least 45 days to give time for talks.

The indices of stock markets in Bangladesh exhibited a mixed performance for the second consecutive day yesterday. .Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a decline, while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a modest rise amid growing concerns over a hike in trade tariffs by the US..

The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off yesterday with the view to shining a spotlight on the country’s evolving investment landscape to global investors.

Commerce adviser sends a letter to US trade representative

IMF presents target, revises GDP growth to 4%