Trade and Economy
Fuel prices unchanged for March
The government has decided to keep fuel oil prices unchanged for March. The information was announced in a notification from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Sunday, March 1.
3,220 tons of rice imported through Benapole port in 11 days
Bangladesh has imported 3,220 metric tons of coarse rice (non-basmati) from India via 23 shipments at Benapole Port over the past 11 days.
Mostaqur Rahman assumes charge as new Bangladesh Bank Governor
Muhammad Mostaqur Rahman has taken office as the new Governor of Bangladesh Bank.
Central Bank leadership overhaul as Mostakur Rahman succeeds Ahsan H Mansur
Amid ongoing debate over reform initiatives in the banking sector, Dr. Ahsan H Mansur has been removed as Governor of the Bangladesh Bank.
FICCI congratulates Bangladesh’s new government, pledges support for growth
The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) warmly congratulated the newly formed government of Bangladesh following the swearing-in of the Cabinet, including Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Members of Parliament.
Dhaka Stock Exchange sees Tk 226cr turnover in first 20 minutes
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened strongly on the first trading day following the 13th parliamentary elections, with turnover exceeding Tk 225 crore within the first 20 minutes of trading on Sunday (February 15), signaling robust investor sentiment.
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.