Trade and Economy
Bangladesh Bank buys $171m in auctions to stabilise forex market
Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday (February 10) purchased $171 million from 11 commercial banks through multiple auctions as part of its ongoing monetary policy measures.
Bangladesh Bank maintains policy rate at 10%
Bangladesh Bank has kept the policy rate unchanged at 10% in its monetary policy for the second half of FY26, maintaining a tight monetary stance amid ongoing macroeconomic stabilisation.
Gold prices surge again after one-day drop
Gold prices in Bangladesh rose again on Friday, just a day after a minor decline, reflecting continued volatility in the market.
Ctg port strike suspended for 2 days
The Chittagong Port Protection Struggle Council has suspended the ongoing work abstention by workers and staff at Chittagong Port for two days following a meeting with the Shipping Adviser.
Gold prices rise again in Bangladesh
Gold prices in Bangladesh rose again on Tuesday (February 3), with high-quality 22-carat gold set at Tk 2,51,184 per tola, up Tk 5,424 from Monday’s Tk 2,45,760, following a surge in international gold rates.
LPG price increased by 50 taka for Feb
New consumer prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have been set. The price of a 12kg cylinder has been increased by 50 taka, from 1,306 taka to 1,356 taka for February.
Gold price drops further to Tk 251,184 per bhori
Gold prices in the local market have been reduced further, with the price of the highest quality 22-carat gold falling by Tk 6,590 per bhori.
Opportunity to import cars older than five years
In the draft of the new import policy order (2025–2028), it has been proposed to allow the import of cars older than five years. Under the existing import policy, the import of such vehicles is prohibited.
Bangladesh’s garment exports decline in 26 countries
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports have fallen in 26 countries, while some markets have seen modest growth, according to industry data for July–December.
Traders announce nationwide suspension of LPG cylinder sales
LPG Traders’ Cooperative Society Ltd has announced a nationwide halt to the supply and sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders from Thursday (8 January).