Bangladesh Bank Grants 3 Months to 4 Finance Companies for Restructuring

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) organized a financial literacy training program for nearly 100 teachers and students of Dhaka Commerce College's Department of Finance and Banking.

Bangladesh received a record US$35.56 billion in workers' remittances during the 2025-26 fiscal year, a 17.3 percent increase from the previous year.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 2.70 lakh metric tons (MT) of wheat to ensure an adequate supply of the staple grain in Bangladesh.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved three significant proposals aimed at bolstering the country's agricultural, industrial, and energy sectors.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a pilot framework for the digital processing of trade documents, aiming to modernize cross-border trade and trade finance operations.

Nike's latest earnings report shows a significant profit boost from a tariff refund, but shares fell due to weak sales in China and a cautious forecast.

The World Bank plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031 as part of a new country partnership framework.

The UN General Assembly has adopted a new rule to address its financial crisis by preventing member states from demanding return of unspent funds before paying their contributions.

President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his cryptocurrency activities in 2025, according to documents released by the US Office of Government Ethics.

Asian stocks showed mixed performance as investors anxiously awaited the release of key US jobs data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions.

The government has appointed Ahsan Habib as the new chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), succeeding Md Abdur Rahman Khan.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached US$37.05 billion, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank.

Andrea Canonico, 23, recounts her harrowing experience trapped under rubble for nearly 48 hours after earthquakes struck Venezuela.

Police in Narayanganj have arrested Sohan, alias 'Jungi Sohan', a notorious dacoit wanted in 19 cases.

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed a seven-wicket haul but Zimbabwe posted 410 in its first innings of the one-off Test against Bangladesh, taking a huge 270-run lead at Harare Sports Club.

A two-week training course on industrial safety has started at Chattogram Port as part of the Global Ports Safety Project.

Zimbabwe strengthened their position in the one-off Test against Bangladesh, reaching 350-5 by tea on the second day and stretching their first-innings lead to 210 runs.

VEON, parent company of Banglalink, aims to anchor a $1 billion foreign direct investment initiative to support Bangladesh's digital and financial transformation.

Online registration for the second edition of 'Notun Kuri Sports', a nationwide grassroots sports talent identification programme, will officially begin on July 1.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman emphasized the need for a robust capital market to support sustainable economic growth and reduce reliance on bank borrowing.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange's benchmark index closed marginally higher today, as renewed buying interest in the final hour helped erase earlier losses after a volatile trading session.

Bangladesh received US$35.343 billion in remittances during the first 363 days of fiscal year 2025-26, registering a 17.6 percent year-on-year growth.

Bangladesh successfully showcased its growing export potential and investment opportunities at the three-day Korea Import Expo 2026 in Seoul.

Bangladesh showcased its growing capabilities in bicycle manufacturing at EUROBIKE 2026, one of the world's leading trade fairs for bicycles and e-mobility.

Pakistan has expressed a strong interest in expanding trade with Bangladesh, particularly in the jute sector and agricultural commodities.

Executive Chairman of the Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun stressed the need to integrate the Blue Economy into Bangladesh's national development vision.

Maritime experts and policymakers stress the need for strategic investment in deep-sea fishing, marine biotechnology, and value-added seafood processing to unlock Bangladesh's Blue Economy potential.

FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia of Bangladesh shares the lead with twelve other players after the fourth round of the Vojvodina Open.

Hopes are fading of finding survivors in Venezuela more than four days after powerful twin earthquakes struck, killing at least 1,450 people and leaving tens of thousands unaccounted for.