8 October 2026

CATEGORY: BUSINESS

Business and financial news

ADB is providing a $200 million loan to Bangladesh.

by Bangla Press • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to modernize and strengthen the electricity distribution network in the suburbs surrounding Dhaka. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and s...

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Cheaper Credit Fails to Spur Private Investment

by Bangla Press • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Despite a gradual decline in interest rates, private-sector credit growth and investment in Bangladesh remain weak, as businesses continue to face weak demand, energy shortages, political uncertainty and concerns over the bro...

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ICCB hosts three-day Asian Tourism Fair

by Bangla Press • 3 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The three-day 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) has commenced at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.The fair began at 10:00am and will remain open to visitors till 7:00pm each day, aiming to att...

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REHAB Chief Ousted for Loan Default

by Bangla Press • 3 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  The Commerce Ministry has removed Md Ali Afzal, the president of Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB), owing to his loan defaulter status.The ministry issued a notification in this regard on Monday, annou...

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Qatar eyes American LNG as Iran conflict hits supplies

by Bangla Press • 3 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Qatar is in discussions to buy liquefied natural gas from US suppliers under long-term agreements as the Iran war has crippled its ability to supply its own customers, according to people familiar with the matter.State-owned...

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Sharp drop in gold prices in the country

by Bangla Press • 3 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk: The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has significantly reduced gold prices in the domestic market. The price for the highest quality gold has been lowered by Tk 2,158 per *bhori* (11.664 grams), setting the new rate at Tk 2...

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Oman Plans to Hire 10,000 Bangladeshi Farm Workers

by Bangla Press • 4 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Oman will recruit 10,000 Bangladeshi workers in the Arab country’s farming and fisheries sectors, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at a briefing on Wednesday following a courtesy meeting with an Omani...

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Middle East Hostilities Push Oil Prices Past $100

by Bangla Press • 4 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Oil prices rose past $100 (£74) a barrel on Wednesday after further strikes in the conflict between the US and Iran and continuing attacks of Tehran-backed Houthis in Saudi Arabia.Brent crude oil futures - which is the global...

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