Remittance hits US$602m in first five days of August

Bangladesh received US$602 million in remittances during the first five days of August, the second month of FY2026-27, marking an 83.7 percent year-on-year increase. During the same period last fiscal year, expatriate Bangladeshis had sent US$328 million. The information was confirmed by Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan. According to Continue Reading

Blacklisted BS Technical resurfaces under new identity

Despite reforms and anti-corruption measures following the fall of the Awami League government, a blacklisted intermediary network is reportedly still active in high-value security procurement projects. Formerly known as BS Technical Services, the company is allegedly attempting to re-enter major state projects after changing its identity and operational structure. Continue Reading

Inflationary pressure persists as food prices rise again

Bangladesh’s economy remained under pressure in the third quarter of FY2025-26, as high inflation, weak private-sector credit growth, rising non-performing loans (NPLs), and sluggish revenue collection weighed on economic activity. However, record remittance inflows, a current account surplus, and improvements in the external sector provided some relief. According to Continue Reading

Gold price jumps by Tk 9,856 per bhori

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has significantly increased gold prices, citing a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market. Under the new rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been raised by Tk 9,856 per bhori to Tk 232,930, including VAT. The revised prices came into effect from 10am yesterday. In a […]Continue Reading
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