US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Sunday highlighted the strong cultural link between Bangladesh and the US through art while attending an event honouring Ekushey Padak-winning artist Dr Rokeya Sultana at Gallery Cosmos in the capital. He also praised the vibrancy and creativity
Remittance inflows have surged sharply in the run-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, providing a crucial boost to the country's external sector despite mounting geopolitical tensions in key migrant-destination regions. Central bank officials say the strong inflow reflects seasonal support from expatriates, but wa
Bangladesh and India accelerate negotiations to conclude a comprehensive economic deal aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, lowering tariff-and non-tariff barriers, attracting investment and deepening economic integration, sources say. As envisaged, the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnersh
World Bank Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in creating jobs and promoting inclusive economic growth, following the conclusion of his three-day visit to the country on Tuesday. During the visit, Zutt met senior g
Bangladeshi-made major garment items get higher prices in the European Union (EU) market compared to the US due to different pricing and margin strategies based on preferential market access, according to a RAPID study. "On average, firms foroprop ten apparel products obtain 5.0 per cent t
The US has launched a new investigation into Bangladesh and some of its biggest trading partners after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Donald Trump's tariff policies last month. On Wednesday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Section 301 unfair trade practices p
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Tuesday recommended adopting realistic fiscal targets, strengthen revenue mobilisation and prioritise measures to tackle inflation and stimulate investment in the FY2026-27 national budget. The report, titled “CPD’s Recommendations for the Nation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its partnership with Bangladesh on trade, development and climate priorities following meetings between its Resident Representative and several government ministers on Monday. In posts on his verified social media platform X, UNDP Resi
High interest rates, a declining tax-to-GDP ratio and stagnation in export markets are putting additional pressure on Bangladesh’s economy, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed has said. He also warned that restoring stability in the economy would not be poss
Moving away from a long-standing tradition, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has decided not to release special sets of new currency notes for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The central bank announced on Sunday that instead of focusing on specific festivals, new notes will now be supplied through commercial banks
Inflationary pressure on the country’s economy increased further in February, mainly due to a rise in both food and non-food prices, ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival. Inflation as measured by the consumers' price index (CPI) rose to 9.13 per cent in February 2026 from 8.58 per cent in the p
Food prices have driven up the inflation rate past 9.0 per cent for the first time in eight months. Inflation rose for a fourth consecutive month, hitting 9.13 per cent year-on-year in February. The rate was 9.32 per cent in February, 2025. This means that a bundle of goods and services that cost
The escalating military tensions in the Middle East centered around Iran, Israel, and the United States have sent shockwaves through the Bangladeshi economy, sparking a sharp rise in energy costs and leaving thousands of tons of export goods stranded. As the conflict threatens the vital Strait of
