US trade deal overshadows Bangladesh’s economic freedom
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The reciprocal trade deal signed by the interim government with the United States has raised questions regarding the economic sovereignty of Bangladesh, especially in decisions on trade, energy and security.
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Private aviation sends SOS amid policy turbulence
15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Over the past three and a half decades, Bangladesh has seen the entry of several dozen private airlines and helicopter operators, driven by the ambition to capture a share of the country’s growing passenger and cargo market.
15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Govt’s net bank borrowing jumps nearly fivefold
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The interim government’s net borrowing from the banking system rose almost fivefold in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, as spending raced ahead of sluggish revenue collection.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
App-based banking gains traction as customers go digital
28 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Banking is no longer limited to brick-and-mortar branches. People are banking remotely using the internet more and more. Of late, mobile applications have come up as a new and inviting option, and a growing number of customers are using apps for banking in Bangladesh.
28 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage
26 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Production remains over 10 lakh tonnes thanks to improved varieties
26 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Uneasy recovery: strong reserves, weak exports
9 January 2026, 06:00 AM
Record remittances and recovering foreign-exchange reserves offer a rare cushion, but weakening exports expose vulnerabilities
9 January 2026, 06:00 AM
Tent, camping gear exports show signs of recovery
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Tents and camping gear exports are showing signs of revival, with global buyers placing fresh orders after selling off pandemic stockpiles.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Sugar, edible oil imports surge as dollar supply improves
16 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh remains heavily dependent on imports for sugar, palm oil, soybean oil and wheat
16 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Jute goods exports show signs of recovery after four-year slump
Recovery began in July, following an overall export decline of 4 percent in FY2024-25
14 December 2025, 18:48 PM
Brazil becomes Bangladesh’s top cotton supplier, surpassing India
India was the second-largest supplier with 1.4 million bales, followed by Benin
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Rice output fell in FY25 despite historic high Boro harvest
The decline is owed to a reduction in Aush rice acreage, which is harvested during the monsoon
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Banks’ lending to SMEs falls to four-year low
Banks’ lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has fallen to a four-year low, putting the brakes on the rising trend in loan disbursements, as political uncertainty and the economic slowdown have dampened borrowing appetite among entrepreneurs.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Favourable weather, higher acreage boost Aman outlook
Farmers and agriculturists said repeated floods and unfavourable weather affected Aman season paddy last year
20 October 2025, 18:54 PM
Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices
The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Why is Bangladesh’s inflation highest in South Asia?
Bangladesh Bank has hiked the policy rate on 11 occasions since May 2022
4 October 2025, 14:51 PM
As bond yields fall, will lending rate decline?
Bangladesh Bank has been maintaining a contractionary monetary policy stance for nearly two years to bring down inflation
2 October 2025, 14:40 PM
Treasury yields sink, raising hopes for rate cuts
The yield on 10-year bond dropped below 10%
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Shrinking cropped area raises food security concerns
Bangladesh’s net cropped area, the total land sown with crops during a particular agricultural year, has been declining over the past few years, raising concerns among agricultural officials and experts about food security for the growing population.
13 September 2025, 19:02 PM
Govt restricts raw jute export, sparking debate
New export conditions on raw jute to support domestic market
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Uncertainty continues to weigh on private credit growth
Sluggish investment demand stalls private credit growth in Bangladesh
8 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Matarbari: The island where Bangladesh is building its economic future
The deep-sea port project in Matarbari promises to transform regional trade
29 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh's exports stuck in EU, US orbit
Non-garment exports struggle with quality standards and logistics bottlenecks
23 August 2025, 18:00 PM
With acreage and output falling, is there any prospect for wheat in Bangladesh?
Falling wheat acreage raises questions about food security amid climate change
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Inside the food baskets of Bangladesh
Modern farming practices reshape Bangladesh's traditional farmlands
15 August 2025, 18:00 PM
NOAB and CA's office: Is press freedom just a promise?
At least 496 journalists faced harassment between August 2024 and July 2025
12 August 2025, 04:56 AM
Export data gap balloons to $4b despite 2024 reset
The mismatch has prompted fresh calls among economists for investigations.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Farmland expands in 16 districts, defying national decline
Bangladesh is losing farmland. There are multiple reasons behind the shrinkage—from the construction of homes and the establishment of factories to the development of other facilities.
21 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh, Vietnam to drive global cotton trade next decade: report
Bangladesh and Vietnam will drive global cotton trade over the next decade as mills increase their use of it in making yarn for export-oriented garments, said a recent global report.
17 July 2025, 18:00 PM