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Customs Intelligence has seized duty-free duplex board meant for Khulna while it was being illegally sold in Dhaka's Nayabazar area. The consignment, totaling approximately 81 tons, was intercepted after trucks deviated from their designated route from Chittagong port.
Dhaka's two major metro rail expansion projects face a staggering cost increase to over 2.13 trillion taka, awaiting planning commission approval. Meanwhile, the state-run Salna Resort in Gazipur continues to suffer ongoing financial losses since its inception.
Bangladesh Bank has reported a net profit of around 25,900 crore taka for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Meanwhile, the Commerce Minister addressed thousands of consumer complaints regarding e-commerce fraud in Parliament on August 30, 2026.
A cabinet meeting in Dhaka is set to review a comprehensive 19-page summary regarding a new national pay scale. The proposed structure outlines significant salary increases across various government grades, alongside two-phase implementation plans.
Severe gas shortages and electricity disruptions are crippling heavy industries and the crucial ready-made garment sector across key manufacturing hubs in Bangladesh. Industrial leaders warn that shipments are delayed and machinery is damaged while fixed operational costs remain unchanged.
New foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh experienced a sharp decline during the first month of the fiscal year 2026-27. Data released by the Economic Relations Division highlights the significant reduction.
National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate raids Agrabad area in Chittagong. Three businesses penalized for regulatory violations totaling 4,64,000 taka.
Ansar VDP Bank has reportedly misused a major agricultural loan fund provided by Bangladesh Bank by channeling the money into other sectors. Central bank inspections revealed that only a fraction of the BDT 1,000 crore fund was actually distributed for agricultural purposes.
Sommilito Islami Bank depositors can apply for special fund withdrawals from September 1 to 7. Bangladesh Bank has also cancelled plans to apply a haircut on depositor profit shares.
Bangladesh Bank has offered extended time for rescheduling and restructuring loans for large borrowers. Assistant spokesperson Shahriyar Siddiqui confirmed the central bank directive issued on August 31.
The government is looking for foreign investors from Muslim countries, notably Qatar, to relinquish state ownership in Sammilita Islami Bank. This follows the merger of five struggling Shariah-based banks that currently carry massive non-performing loans.
Bangladesh is facing a severe gas and electricity crisis resulting in widespread load shedding and intense heat. The disruptions are heavily impacting daily life, educational studies, residential areas, and industrial sectors nationwide.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated citizens after the country's economy registered a 7.8 percent growth rate for the April-June quarter. In a video message, he called for national self-reliance and urged people to avoid foreign travel and destination weddings.
Bangladesh is moving forward with a major rail project featuring a new cord line between Dhaka and Comilla. The initiative aims to significantly reduce travel times and distance for both passenger and freight transport between Dhaka, Comilla, and Chittagong.
The Bangladesh Jeweller Association has officially reduced the domestic market prices for gold and silver. The updated price schedule took effect starting August 31.
Bangladesh Bank has announced withdrawal rules and schedules for nearly 76 million depositors holding 1.42 trillion taka in the newly formed Sommilito Islami Bank. The newly established financial institution was created by merging five struggling commercial banks.
The government has removed 10 directors from the boards of five state-owned banks before the expiration of their terms. Concurrently, 15 new directors have been appointed to these financial institutions for a three-year tenure.
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit is establishing an inter-agency steering committee under a Public-Private Partnership model. The initiative aims to enhance coordination and address the risks and challenges of trade-based money laundering.
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