Dhaka
10:55 pm, Thursday, 27 August 2026
Rice Prices Tamed, Relief for Consumers
After months of instability, rice prices in Dhaka’s markets have finally started to ease, bringing some relief to consumers. A
GDP Grows, But Workers’ Wages Remain Stagnant
For years, policymakers in Bangladesh have proudly promoted two key factors to attract investment: a growing economy and cheap labor.
IMF agrees to release two tranches together: Salehuddin
Bangladesh’s Economic Adviser Md. Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) holds a positive stance toward releasing
119th Prize Bond Draw to Take Place Tomorrow, Wednesday
The 119th draw for the 100 Taka denomination prize bond will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30. The first prize
Dividend Declarations by Seven Companies This Week
In the outgoing week, seven listed companies on the stock market announced dividends. These companies are Pragati Insurance, Meghna Insurance,
Land-Based LNG Terminal to Be Set Up to Ease Gas Crisis in Bangladesh
The interim government has decided to set up a land-based LNG terminal to ensure a smooth supply of gas to
Roaming Bills Now Payable in Taka
Paying for mobile phone roaming services no longer requires foreign currency in Bangladesh. From now on, Bangladeshi users can pay
OFID approves $100 million to support Bangladesh’s reforms
OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has signed a loan agreement to provide Bangladesh with $100 million in budget support
World Bank Predicts GDP Dip in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s GDP growth is projected to fall to just 3.3% by the end of the 2024–25 fiscal year, down from
Gold Prices Drop Again Within 24 Hours
Just 24 hours after raising gold prices, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has now announced a reduction in gold rates
