Bangladesh trade deficit widens to $2.09 billion
Bangladesh’s trade deficit widened to $2.09 billion in July, the first month of the 2026-27 fiscal year, as import payments increased while export earnings...
Govt to inject Dh300m to keep Janata Bank’s UAE operations afloat
The Bangladesh government has approved a Dh300 million capital injection to keep Janata Bank PLC’s operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) running.
The Finance...
Tk 500, Tk 1,000 notes account for nearly half of paper currency
Nearly half of Bangladesh’s paper currency notes in circulation are Tk 500 and Tk 1,000 denominations, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
At the end of...
Asia Insurance fails to record Tk 16.82cr premiums
Listed insurer Asia Insurance PLC issued 10,760 marine insurance policies or cover notes between 2018 and 2024 without receiving the required premium payments, according...
Commodity derivatives market moves closer to launch
Bangladesh is moving closer to launching its commodity derivatives market, with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) processing licences for seven brokerage firms...