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7:32 pm, Thursday, 27 August 2026
Prices stay high for essentials, but onion wholesale market sees decline
Prices of Essentials Remain High in Capital’s Markets Prices for key essentials, including onions, eggs, broiler chickens, and vegetables, remained
Recovering Bangladesh: Challenges and progress
Navigating Global Shocks: Bangladesh’s Path to Resilient Growth In today’s interconnected global economy, even minor disruptions in distant markets can
Inflation management and its correlation with growth
Bangladesh is currently navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment, marked by slowing GDP growth and persistently high inflation. The government has
FY26 targets raise optimism, but exports show little progress
Bangladesh’s commerce ministry has set an ambitious export target of $63.5 billion for FY26, offering hope for growth, but exporters
Record $9.13 trillion in US Treasuries held by overseas investors
Foreign ownership of U.S. Treasuries reached record levels in June, surpassing $9 trillion for the fourth consecutive month, according to
Agent Banking Boosts Rural Financial Flows in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s agent banking network is playing an increasingly important role in the country’s financial system, particularly in channeling remittances to
Chinese Investments Flow Into Bangladesh Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics
angladesh is witnessing a wave of high-value Chinese investments, with multiple large-scale projects confirmed in recent weeks. Analysts say the
Remittance Inflows Cross $1.05 Billion in First 12 Days of August
Bangladesh received $1.054 billion in remittances between August 1 and 12, marking a sharp 34% jump compared to the same
Govt to Permit Onion Imports to Stabilise Prices
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has confirmed that the government will allow onion imports this season to curb rising prices
Bangladesh’s Rice Imports Reach 7-Year High Amid Production Concerns
Bangladesh imported 14.36 lakh tonnes of rice in the 2024–25 fiscal year, the highest volume in seven years, according to
