In its monetary policy statement for January–June 2026, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said the market exhibited an upward trajectory in the first half of FY26 despite occasional fluctuations, driven by a sharp …
Is Bangladesh’s youth turning against India?
Anti-Indianism is rising in Bangladesh as ties between the South Asian neighbours sink to a new low.
Seven major developments of Bangladesh economy last week
Key issues include a deadlock over central bank autonomy, record-low credit growth, and Chattogram port disruptions …
Full autonomy of Bangladesh Bank: What finance adviser said in letter to governor
It will not be realistic to introduce sweeping amendments to the law during the tenure of the current interim government, he wrote …
Finance adviser passes BB autonomy decision to next govt
The interim government has passed the much-talked-about reform plan to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on to the next elected government.
No Bangladesh Bank autonomy under interim govt: Finance adviser
The interim government has decided not to amend the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972, to grant full autonomy to the central bank, including ministerial status for …
What are the key chapters in the Bangladesh-Japan EPA?
The agreement introduces new commitments aimed at simplifying business operations, strengthening legal certainty for investors and expanding cooperation in emerging sectors.
Japan EPA hailed by business leaders as boost to exports, investment and post-LDC transition
In a statement, Japan’s foreign ministry said both sides welcomed the signing, noting that as Bangladesh’s first EPA, the agreement would further strengthen the bond between two countries …
Bangladesh secures $8.02m in orders at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
Bangladesh has secured encouraging business prospects at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Spring/Feb 2026, held on 2-4 February, with strong interest from international buyers in Bangladeshi apparel …
How Bangladesh economy stands to gain as dollar hits four-year low
The dollar’s downturn is expected to appreciate the taka, as the euro and pound were among currencies that surged against the greenback this month. Eleven of the 19 emerging market currencies tracked …