8 October 2026

CATEGORY: BUSINESS

Business and financial news

"Private Sector Falters Amid Shrinking Capabilities"

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Bangladesh’s private sector, the main driver of the economy, has lost momentum amid prolonged macroeconomic instability, high interest rates, an acute energy crisis and a sharp rise in the US dollar. Entrepreneurs say t...

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Beyond Sales: Everyday Low Price Impact

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   On the third day of Ramadan, Sadia realized she had underestimated how quickly household essentials run out during the holy month.The cooking oil she bought just before Ramadan was already halfway finished. The dishwash...

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BGMEA seeks soft loan to pay wages before Eid

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Source: daily SunBP/SP To facilitate the payment of wages and bonuses during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have requested the Bangladesh Bank to provide a special loan faci...

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Bangladesh Bank Offers Flexibility in Loan Rescheduling

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed loan rescheduling conditions in a fresh bid to support struggling industries and prevent a further rise in defaults amid a fragile economic recovery.In a circular issued on Sunday by its...

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U.S. Economy Ends Year on a Sluggish Note

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Growth in the US slowed at the end of last year, as consumer spending slackened and the federal government shut down.The world’s largest economy grew at an annual pace of 1.4% in the three months to December, falling back fr...

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BERC slashes furnace oil price by Tk15.90 per litre

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday reduced the retail price of furnace oil supplied by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) by Tk15.90 per litre, effective from midnight.Under the new rat...

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ADP spending hits nine-year low in Jul-Jan

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Development spending in Bangladesh has slowed sharply in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, raising fresh concerns about the pace of project execution and its impact on economic activity.Official data from the...

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Business leaders look ahead with optimism

by Bangla Press • 7 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:  The country’s leading business figures are looking towards the incoming political government with optimism. They believe the ongoing political transition will help restore the confidence of both domestic and foreign investors...

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