BRAC Bank has positively impacted 1,72,502 lives across Bangladesh in 2025 through its impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. From women’s education and disability inclusion to climate adaptation and humanitarian…
Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, has been promoted to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, following approval from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA).…
Dhaka Bank PLC welcomesthe Banking veteran Osman Ershad Faiz as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) on 11 January 2026. Faiz brings more than 30 years…
The Belt and Road Initiative hit record investment levels in 2024–2025, not despite China's economic troubles but because of them. As domestic growth stagnates and Western decoupling accelerates, Beijing is…
Md. Monzur Mofiz has been appointed as Additional Managing Director (AMD) of The Premier Bank PLC and has subsequently been entrusted with the responsibility of Managing Director (Current Charge), effective…
“Inflation is easing”, so why does it still feel so hard? Headline inflation in Bangladesh has cooled from last year’s double-digit peaks, but most households don’t feel any relief at…
BRAC Bank has once again obtained a ‘B+’ long-term credit rating with a ‘Stable’ outlook, as affirmed by the world’s leading credit rating agency, S&P Global Ratings. This is equivalent…
Bangladesh is scheduled to graduate from the UN's Least Developed Country (LDC) category on November 24, 2026. Having met the UN's three graduation criteria—GNI per capita, Human Assets Index (HAI),…
Introduction After months of uncertainty and diplomatic effort, Bangladesh has achieved a significant breakthrough in its trade relations with the United States. On 1 August, the US agreed to reduce…
BRAC Bank believes in a value-driven approach for every CSR-focused initiative, strategy, and action, which aligns with BRAC's work philosophy. Noteworthy initiatives of the bank, such as introducing small-ticket loans…
Inflation is a rise in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time. When inflation is high, the purchasing power of money declines, affecting households,…
The Bangladeshi government has set an ambitious export target of US$63.5 billion for the fiscal year (FY) 2025–26, aiming for a 16.5% jump over FY2024–25. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin unveiled the…
Introduction In May 2025, Bangladesh embarked on a bold macroeconomic experiment transitioning from a crawling peg system to a floating exchange rate system. This decision, spurred by external pressure and…
The return of tariff pressure is testing the flexibility of global brands once again. From fast fashion to industrial machinery, companies that rely on cross-border manufacturing and distribution are facing…
On June 23rd, the world woke to an unexpected tweet. Donald Trump, the self-styled dealmaker-in-chief, had declared the end of a war most didn't even realise had truly begun. After…