19 April 2026

CATEGORY: BUSINESS

Business and financial news

98% of garment factories have paid Eid bonus: BGMEA

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Of the 2,127 operational factories in Dhaka and Chattogram, 2,080 garment factories have disbursed the Eid bonus to their workers, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporte...

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Kayesh Chowdhury Appointed DMD of Bank Asia PLC

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Mr. Kayesh Chowdhury has joined Bank Asia PLC. as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Zonal Head – Chattogram, effective from 11 March 2026.Prior to joining Bank Asia PLC., he served BRAC Bank as Senior Executive Vice Presiden...

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Eid, Qadr push meat prices up in Ctg

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Prices of beef and poultry have surged sharply across markets in Chattogram city ahead of the holy nights of Shab-e-Qadr and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, adding extra strain on consumers during Ramadan.On Sunday morning at...

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Economy faces multiple challenges

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Bangladesh’s economy faces multiple challenges amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, with economists warning of possible shocks in energy supply, trade and labour markets.Experts say th...

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Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200 per barrel

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Iran's military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf.Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wedne...

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BB appoints observers to four banks

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has appointed observers at National Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Premier Bank, and IFIC Bank to closely monitor their operations.Letters regarding the appointments were sent to the observers on Monda...

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BB allows profit repatriation up to Tk100 crore

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The Bangladesh Bank has raised the prior approval threshold for capital repatriation by foreign investors to Tk100 crore, up from Tk10 crore, aligning with international standards in a move to further liberalise capital outf...

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State company proposes Tk410 increase in LPG price

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The state-owned LP Gas Limited has proposed increasing the price of a 12.5 kg LPG cylinder by Tk410, raising the price to Tk 1,235.According to the company, the proposal was submitted because the price of state-supplied LPG...

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Eight fuel-laden vessels arrive at Chattogram Port

by Bangla Press 1 month ago

Bangla Press Desk : Despite uncertainty in global energy supply due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, eight ships carrying oil and gas have arrived at Port of Chattogram.The fuel-laden vessels anchored at the port on Sunday morning. Accordi...

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