13 October 2026

CATEGORY: BUSINESS

Business and financial news

Gold prices rose in the global market.

by Bangla Press • 5 days ago

Bangla Press Desk: Gold prices rebounded slightly on Thursday after dropping to a two-month low in the previous session. Investors are analyzing policymakers' stances on interest rates following the release of the minutes from the US Federal Reserve'...

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Bangladesh’s gross forex reserves reach $36.15b

by Bangla Press • 1 week ago

Bangla Press Desk: Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves stood at US$36.15 billion, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday.The country's reserves stood at US$36.15 billion in gross terms, while reserves calcul...

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What is required to get a TCB card, and who is eligible?

by Bangla Press • 1 week ago

Bangla Press Desk: The government has revised the criteria for selecting beneficiaries eligible to purchase essential commodities at affordable prices from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). While TCB sales previously covered low-income ind...

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ARFL project earns UCB ‘Project of the Year’ award

by Bangla Press • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has achieved a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey as its Agri Rural Fast Loan (ARFL) initiative has been named Champion Project of the Year, Information Technology (Me...

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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 • 3 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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