6:05 pm, Thursday, 24 September 2026
Economy

Bangladesh’s GDP to grow 4.8pc in FY26, says World Bank

Bangladesh’s economy is expected to recover further in the coming years, with GDP projected to rise to 4.8 per cent

Bangladesh economy expands in September with PMI jump to 59.1

Bangladesh’s economy continued to expand in September, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising 0.8 points from August to 59.1,

Bangladesh’s exports dip by 4.6pc in September

Bangladesh’s export earnings grew 5.64 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter (July–September) of the financial year 2025–26, reaching US$12.31

Bangladesh’s plastic exports advance on local inputs and global demand

Bangladesh’s plastic goods industry is witnessing steady export growth, driven by local production of raw materials, a surge in international

Envoy Textiles secures landmark $30m green loan from ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $30 million sustainability-linked loan facility agreement with Envoy Textiles Limited (Envoy), marking

Experts urge institutional and governance reforms for Bangladesh’s growth

Leading economists, industry leaders, and policymakers on Tuesday called for urgent institutional and governance reforms to secure sustainable economic growth

H&M shuts 135 stores globally, Bangladesh RMG industry braces for impact

Global fashion retailer H&M has closed 135 outlets worldwide in the first nine months of 2025, raising concerns about potential

ADB forecasts 5pc GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY26

Bangladesh’s economy is projected to regain momentum in the next financial year, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to

EU to review Bangladesh exporters’ compliance with GSP rules

A delegation from the European Union’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) is scheduled to visit Bangladesh in

Bangladesh battles food loss and waste: experts urge immediate action

Food loss and waste has emerged as a pressing concern in Bangladesh, with experts warning that nearly 34 per cent