The country’s foreign currency reserves have risen to $27.41 billion as of Wednesday, the Bangladesh Bank said today. Based on IMF standards, reserves stand at $22.04 billion, with net reserves at about $17 billion — just $1 billion short of meeting a key IMF bailout

Bashundhara City Shopping Mall will remain closed on Thursday, 1 May, in observance of International Workers' Day, according to a public notice from the authorities. All regular shopping activities will be suspended for the day.  However, Toggi Fun World and Star Cineplex

The Pakistan-Bangladesh Business Forum, 2025 was inaugurated in Dhaka today (April 28) aiming to enhance bilateral trade and commercial cooperation between the two countries. Bangladesh’s Adviser for Commerce, Sk. Bashir Uddin, and Pakistan’s High Commissioner to

A 100-member Chinese business delegation, led by Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, is set to visit Dhaka soon, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday (April 28). The plan was discussed during a meeting between Foreign Secretary Jasim Uddin and a visiting

Tareq Refat Ullah Khan and Syed Abdul Momen promoted to AMD and Nazmur Rahim and Md. Muniruzzaman Molla to DMD Dhaka, Saturday, April 26, 2025: BRAC Bank has promoted four senior leadership team members to Additional Managing Director (AMD) and Deputy Managing Director (DMD)

The 6th Bangladesh-Japan Public-Private Economic Dialogue (PPED) was held at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) auditorium in Tokyo on Wednesday (April 23). The Bangladesh delegation was led by M Siraz Uddin Mia, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister’s

The price of 22-carat gold dropped by Tk5,342 per bhori on Wednesday, just a day after reaching a historic high of Tk1,72,546. The Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the announcement in a press release, stating that the new rate would come into effectfrom this

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its US economic growth projection for this year, marking the largest cut among advanced economies, due to the uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs.  The new forecast for the US stands at 1.8%, down from an earlier estimate of

The price of gold in Bangladesh has hit a new record, as the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) announced an increase of Tk 5,342 per bhori (11.664 grams) for 22-carat gold.  The new rate is set at Tk 177,888 per bhori, effective from Wednesday (April 23). BAJUS

US stocks and the dollar took a sharp downturn as President Donald Trump ramped up his verbal attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, calling him "a major loser" for his reluctance to lower interest rates. In a social media post, Trump urged Powell to take

China has warned countries against appeasing the US in trade talks over President Donald Trump's tariffs. A Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson made the comments in response to reports that Washington plans to put pressure on governments to restrict trade with Beijing in

Gold prices in Bangladesh have reached a new all-time high. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by Tk2,624, now standing at Tk1,67,833 per bhori (11.664 grams), according to the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS). This hike comes just three days after gold hit a

Gold prices surged to a new record, driven by growing anxiety surrounding the US-China trade conflict. Spot gold reached $3,357.40 (£2,540) per ounce on Wednesday, briefly hitting its highest point before retracting. Since the beginning of the year, the price of gold has climbed

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced an increase in gold prices, setting a new record in the country.  According to BAJUS new price list, the price of 22-carat gold has risen by Tk3,033, bringing the cost to Tk1,65,209 per bhori (11.664 grams).  This

The government today (April 15) hoped that rice prices will curve and become more affordable within the next two weeks. Commerce Adviser SK Bashir Uddin expressed his hope after a meeting held to review the overall situation regarding the import and supply of edible oil and other

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a key tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, starting with Vietnam, before visiting Malaysia and Cambodia.  The visit comes as Beijing aims to reinforce regional alliances amid intensifying trade tensions with the United States. Chinese

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has drawn initial investment commitments totaling Tk 3,100 crore, according to Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). He disclosed the information during a press conference

New industrial and captive gas consumers in Bangladesh will now face a 33 percent hike in tariffs compared to existing rates. Under the revised pricing, newly connected industrial users will be charged Tk 40 per cubic metre, up from the current rate of Tk 30.  For new captive

Evaly Managing Director Mohammad Rassel and Chairperson Shamima Nasrin have been sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a fraud case.  Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate M Mizbah Ur Rahman passed the verdict today. The court also fined them Tk5,000 each. The case,

Gold prices in Bangladesh have hit a new record, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 4,187 to Tk 1,63,214 per bhori (11.664 grams). The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) has set the new price, which will be effective from today (April 13). Before this, the