Bangladesh, UK discuss climate and clean energy cooperation
Bangladesh and the UK discussed working together on climate adaptation, access to climate finance and the shift to renewable energy at a meeting in London.
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TCB to sell turmeric, chilli powder and tea from November
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh plans to sell packaged turmeric, chilli powder and tea from November to earn more and lean less on government subsidy.
Gold price up by up to Tk 1,633 a bhori, BAJUS says
BAJUS has raised gold prices again, by up to Tk 1,633 a bhori. 22-carat gold jewellery now costs Tk 224,707 a bhori including VAT, from Thursday 10am.
Farming's share of Bangladesh GDP falls from 50% to 12%
Agriculture's share of Bangladesh's GDP fell from 49.8% in 1972 to about 12% as industry rose to 34%, while the tax-to-GDP ratio stays low, a new study says.
Bangladesh economy still at risk, finance division says
Inflation above 8%, slow growth, record fuel imports and weak private credit keep Bangladesh's economy at risk; a working group meets on 1 November.
Renewable Energy Fest 2026 urges a just energy transition
Experts at Renewable Energy Fest 2026 at BUET issued a 12-point declaration calling for a renewable energy law, more solar power and green finance.
Bangladesh to import 150,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser
The government plans to buy 150,000 tonnes of MOP fertiliser from Russia and Canada under G2G deals worth about Tk 567 crore to head off a shortage.
Banks closed Thursday in Thakurgaon-1 for by-election
All scheduled banks in the Thakurgaon-1 constituency will stay closed on Thursday, 29 October, for the by-election, Bangladesh Bank said in a circular.
Easing bank rules must not allow looting: Wahiduddin Mahmud
Economist Wahiduddin Mahmud warned at a BIBM banking conference that relaxing rules to revive the economy must not allow looting and irregularities again.
No shortage of essentials in Ramadan, says commerce minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said enough imports are in the pipeline for Ramadan and there is no plan to raise edible oil prices.
Gold price slips ahead of US Federal Reserve rate decision
Spot gold fell 0.1 percent to $4,055.59 an ounce on Wednesday as inflation worries rose before the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Dhaka sourcing expo for exporters opens on 15 November
The three-day Global Sourcing Expo Dhaka 2026 opens on 15 November with 12 sectors and about 200 firms, as the EPB seeks new export markets and foreign buyers.
Bangladesh opens Malaysia trade talks with export gap to close
Bangladesh and Malaysia opened free trade negotiations in Dhaka on Tuesday, October 27, targeting a deal by 2027. Malaysia sold Bangladesh nearly five dollars of goods for every dollar it bought back in 2025,…
Weak banks weigh on Bangladesh's growth as remittances cushion external accounts
Bangladesh's growth forecasts are close to half the government's target as weak banks constrain credit and investment.
Japan and Bangladesh project private investment, with loan talks still open
Bangladesh and Japan have outlined a projection of up to one trillion yen in Japanese private investment over five years after their October 27 summit.
Microsoft offers voluntary exit to about 60,000 staff
Microsoft has offered voluntary exits to about 60,000 employees to cut costs and keep funding its AI build-out, Reuters reported, ahead of quarterly results.
Traders seek Tk 15 rise in edible oil price before Ramadan
Traders asked to raise edible oil prices by Tk 15 a litre before Ramadan, citing world prices and freight; date importers sought duty cuts. No decision yet.
Garment workers demand Tk 37,125 minimum monthly wage
Thirty-five labour federations from four alliances demanded a minimum monthly wage of Tk 37,125, or $300, for garment workers and a new wage board for 2026-29.
Banks to stay closed on November 7
All scheduled banks in Bangladesh will be closed on November 7 for National Revolution and Solidarity Day, Bangladesh Bank said in a circular letter on Monday.
Tarique Rahman and Takaichi agree to deepen Japan ties
At their Tokyo summit, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Japan's Sanae Takaichi stressed closer cooperation on trade, energy, technology and infrastructure.
Oil falls 2% as Houthi attacks on Saudi keep supply fears
Brent fell 1.82% to $114.60 a barrel and WTI 2.07% to $101.13 on Monday after a week of gains, but Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia keep supply worries alive.
Japan plans $6.35bn private investment push in Bangladesh
Japan may arrange 1 trillion yen, about $6.35 billion, in private investment in Bangladesh over five years, Nikkei Asia reports, as Tarique Rahman visits Tokyo.
Government names new MDs for Janata, Agrani and BASIC banks
The government on Monday nominated three bankers as managing directors and CEOs of state-owned BASIC Bank, Janata Bank and Agrani Bank for three years.
Remittance hits $2.137 billion in first 24 days of October
Bangladesh received $2.137 billion in remittance from 1 to 24 October, up 6.7 percent from $2.002 billion in the same period last year, central bank data show.
DSE index falls 33 points as turnover slips
The DSEX fell 33.01 points to 5,399.54 on Monday as 252 issues lost ground and turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange came to Tk 410.58 crore.
Bangladesh-Malaysia free trade talks open in Dhaka
Bangladesh and Malaysia begin the first formal round of free trade agreement talks in Dhaka on Tuesday, aiming to sign a full FTA by December 2027.
Invest Bangladesh pitches mega projects at Doha forum
At UNCTAD's World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, Invest Bangladesh set out solar, LNG, port and free trade zone projects to about 100 investors and agencies.
ECNEC meeting put off for PM's Japan trip, 15 projects wait
Sunday's ECNEC meeting was put off at the last minute over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Japan visit, delaying approval of 15 projects worth Tk 9,000 crore.
US is world's most indebted country; Bangladesh ranks 45th
IMF figures put US government debt at $41.4 trillion, the world's largest. Bangladesh ranks 45th at $204.9 billion, about 40 per cent of its GDP.
Vegetable and egg prices fall in Dhaka, chicken steady
Prices of several vegetables, eggs and some fish have fallen in Dhaka's markets as few shoppers return after the Puja holidays; chicken is unchanged.
Gold price falls again, down Tk 2,158 a bhori
Gold prices in Bangladesh fell again on Friday, by up to Tk 2,158 a bhori, taking 22-carat gold to Tk 224,182 after a fall on the world market.
Bangladesh seeks $13.77bn in World Bank loans and support
Bangladesh has asked the World Bank for $13.77 billion, including a proposed $10 billion three-year package, to ease the economic squeeze and fund reforms.
Titas gas field: two new wells to add 30 mmcfd to grid
The government plans two new wells at Titas, the country's largest gas field, at a cost of Tk 592 crore. ECNEC takes up the project on 25 October.
Bangladesh forex reserves rise to $36.3 billion
Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to $36.3 billion, Bangladesh Bank data show; under the IMF's BPM6 method they stand at $31.5 billion.
Gold price cut by up to Tk 1,691 a bhori, BAJUS says
BAJUS has cut the price of gold jewellery by up to Tk 1,691 a bhori, with 22-carat gold now Tk 226,340 a bhori including VAT from Thursday morning.
World mired in debt as interest costs keep rising
Global debt has passed $365 trillion and France now pays more to borrow than Italy or Greece, as Europe's cost-of-living protests put public debt in focus.
Winter vegetables reach Dhaka markets at high prices
Early winter vegetables are reaching Dhaka from Khulna division, but beans, cauliflower and tomatoes remain too dear for many buyers until supply grows.
Cash costs 28 times more than digital: Bangladesh Bank
A Bangladesh Bank study finds cash cost Tk 1.7 lakh crore in 2023, 3.24% of GDP, against Tk 5,964 crore for digital payments, or 0.11% of GDP.
Gold and silver prices in Bangladesh today
Jewellers reopened on Tuesday after the Durga Puja closure; 22-carat gold sells at Tk 228,031 a bhori with VAT and 22-carat silver at Tk 4,199, BAJUS says.
Japan eyes Matarbari port link to India's Seven Sisters
Japan wants Bangladesh's Matarbari deep-sea port to link India's seven northeastern states to the Bay of Bengal, The Hindu reports, ahead of a PM visit.
Over 18,000 apply for Tk 500 crore youth start-up fund
More than 18,000 young people in eight pilot districts applied for collateral-free funding from Bangladesh Bank's Tk 500 crore fund; Netrokona led with 5,351.
Rupali Bank reviews Khulna division business progress
Rupali Bank's managing director told branches in Khulna division to push lending, recover classified loans and meet targets under the 2026 loan disbursement year.
BGB destroys yaba and liquor worth nearly Tk 20 crore
Border Guard Bangladesh destroyed 652,248 yaba tablets and 155 litres of liquor seized on the Naikhongchhari border, valued at about Tk 19.57 crore.
Janata Bank's four UAE branches face closure over capital
The UAE central bank rejected Janata Bank's $81.68m capital top-up and named an administrator to wind down four branches that bring in billions in remittances.
Williams Sweaters accused of Tk 13 crore duty evasion
Customs intelligence says garment exporter Williams Sweaters evaded about Tk 13 crore in duty, mostly on 525 machines imported at zero or 1 percent duty.
China Exim Bank offers to fund Bangladesh power projects
China Exim Bank president Wang Chunying told power minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud the bank will keep backing Bangladesh's infrastructure, from Payra to the grid.
Banks to open on Saturday to make up for Durga Puja holiday
Bangladesh Bank says all scheduled banks will open on Saturday, 17 October, in place of the Durga Puja holiday; banks will close from 20 to 22 October.
Government borrows Tk 24,245 crore from banks in a quarter
The government took Tk 24,245 crore from the banking system in July to September, after repaying more than it borrowed in the same quarter a year earlier.
IMF talks on new loan went well, says finance minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury says the IMF is satisfied with Bangladesh's progress, though it has points on banking reform and tax revenue.
DSE turnover rises to Tk 499.69 crore as index gains
Shares worth Tk 499.69 crore changed hands on the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Thursday, 15 October, as the main DSEX index rose 22.69 points to 5,452.06.
Bangladesh seeks Dutch support on EU trade deal
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has asked the Netherlands to help advance a free trade agreement with the EU and keep Bangladesh's market access.
Gold prices cut again, jewellers' association says
The jewellers' association Bajus has set new, lower gold prices from 10am on Tuesday: Tk 217,767 a bhori for 21 carat, down from Tk 220,916.
Talks on $10bn more from World Bank under way: minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury says talks are under way on a further $10 billion in World Bank lending, with no final decision yet.
Bangladesh Bank eases loan bar for two Beximco companies
Bangladesh Bank has relaxed a legal bar on lending to defaulters for Shinepukur Ceramics and Beximco LPG Unit-1 until 31 December next year.
National Bank to take applications to repay depositors
National Bank is to begin taking applications to return depositors' money, with customers due to get their funds back from 15 October, it says.
Economic ties with Japan to be strengthened, minister says
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir told a Marubeni delegation led by its chief executive that the government will back deeper economic ties with Japan.
Nuclear reaction begins at Rooppur power plant
A controlled nuclear reaction began at the Rooppur plant in Pabna at 3:30pm on Sunday, the head of the operating company says; no grid date is set.
ADB to lend $175m for energy in the hill districts
The government and the Asian Development Bank signed a $175 million loan agreement on 7 October for sustainable energy in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Bank sector recovery will take 5 to 8 years: governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostakur Rahman says restoring the banking sector will need Tk 60,000 crore a year from the budget for five to eight years.
Bangladesh can be a model for cutting poverty, adviser says
The prime minister's finance and planning adviser told a Bangkok conference that Bangladesh can become a model by tying social protection to jobs.