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Under new leadership, can the stock market finally shed its 'casino' image?

Dhaka, June 15 -- Bangladesh's capital market has recently shown its strongest performance since the political storm of August 2024, with daily turnover crossing Tk 1,000 crore for nine consecutive tr... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Economists urge focus on recovery over expansion

, June 10 -- As Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury prepares to place a Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget for FY2026-27 before parliament on Thursday, a number of economists and financial sector exp... Read More


Hides of discontent: Rawhide traders count losses as tanneries duck blame

Dhaka, June 2 -- Rawhide traders and tannery owners have voiced sharp discontent over the quality and pricing of sacrificial animal hides collected during Eid-ul-Azha, with seasonal traders reporting ... Read More


Bangladesh sees surge in measles cases, child deaths; govt takes emergency measures

Dhaka, March 30 -- Measles cases are rising in parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka with hospitals reporting increased admissions and child deaths. At the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali, Dh... Read More


Transport minister's claims fall flat as passengers distressed by rampant overcharging

Dhaka, March 19 -- Despite the transport minister's claim that no extra fares were charged during the Eid rush, passengers have alleged widespread overcharging, with evidence found even on state-run B... Read More


Chicken prices climb up to 20pc in Dhaka ahead of Eid

Dhaka, March 18 -- Prices of chicken in Dhaka have spiked by 15-20 percent within a week ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, squeezing household budgets and prompting concerns over supply disruptions and possible m... Read More