Dhaka Bank PLC, one of the country’s oldest private-sector banks, remained profitable in the first half of 2026, but its unaudited January-June financial statements show pressure on several key financial indicators. Deposits fell by more than Tk 700 crore, operating cash flow turned negative, Continue Reading
Standard Islami Bank PLC organized its Town Hall Meeting 2026 at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka on August 7, 2026, under the theme “Horizons – Redefining Future.” Branch heads from all branches and senior executives from the bank’s head office attended the event. The meeting was chaired by Managing Director Riyad Mahmud Chowdhury. […]Continue Reading
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
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
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
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


















