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Govt Plans Subsidised LPG for Low-Income Rural Families

The Bangladesh government is set to introduce subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for low-income rural households. Approved in principle during a July 9 meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique...

Bangladesh Bank Bad Loan Exit & BFIU Freezes Tk 760B

Strait of Hormuz Conflict Sparks Surge in Asian LNG Prices

Government Aims to Boost Strategic Fuel Reserves to 90 Days by 2027

Gold Prices Fall in Global Market as Middle East Conflict Sparks Inflation Fears

Chinese Investments Surge in Bangladesh Amid Mounting Debt Risks

Bangladesh Gold Prices Drop: 22-Carat Now Tk219,808 per Bhori

Global Markets Rattled as US-Iran Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Escalate

Gold Prices Drop in Bangladesh Following Pure Gold Decline

Oil Prices Jump 4% as US-Iran Clashes Threaten Key Shipping Lane

Guardian posts 34.3% growth in H1 2026 claim settlements

Tk10 Lakh Collateral-Free Loans & New Startup Fund Launched

Govt Bank Borrowing Exceeds Target, Hits Record Tk1.31 Lakh Crore in FY26

Refiners Propose Raising Edible Oil Prices by Tk 10 Per Litre

Ground Breaking Ceremony Held for Ray White Ltd.’s ‘Espacio’ Project at Jolshiri Abashon

Ray White Ltd., one of Bangladesh’s leading real estate companies, officially held the Ground Breaking Ceremony for its new residential project, “Espacio,” on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The ceremony took place...

Middle East Tensions Drive Weekly Oil Gains Amid US-Iran Clashes

Global oil prices are heading for a significant weekly rise as military escalations between the US and Iran disrupt critical shipping lanes in the Middle East. Despite a minor dip on...

Gold Prices Rise Again in Bangladesh After Brief Drop

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced an increase in gold prices, less than 24 hours after a significant price cut. Effective from 10:00 AM on Friday (July 10), the...

Finance Minister Confident in Meeting Ambitious FY27 Revenue Goals

Finance Minister Khosru has expressed strong confidence in achieving the revenue collection targets set for the 2026-27 fiscal year (FY27), despite a history of the National Board of Revenue (NBR)...

ADB Taka Bond Launch Stalls Due to Regulatory Deadlock

The launch of taka-denominated bonds by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is facing significant delays as the lender and Bangladeshi regulators remain at odds over several key policy issues. Although...

Gold Prices Drop in Bangladesh: New Rates Effective Immediately

Gold prices in the domestic market have been reduced again, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) lowering the price of 22-carat gold by Tk3,324 per bhori. The new rates came...

Benapole Customs Misses FY26 Revenue Target by Tk4,731 Crore

Benapole Customs House, Bangladesh’s largest land port, missed its revised revenue target by Tk4,731 crore for the 2025-26 fiscal year. While officials attribute the shortfall to a 197,000-tonne drop in...