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BRAC Bank crosses $1 billion market value

TDS Desk: BRAC Bank has surpassed $1 billion in market capitalisation, becoming the only bank in Bangladesh to achieve this milestone in the capital market, the bank said in a

Bargaining over a meeting!

TDS Desk: While discussions over trade and non-trade agreements with the United States are yet to begin in earnest, Bangladesh now finds itself negotiating just to secure a meeting. The

Bangladesh’s apparel exports rise sharply to US and European markets

TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s apparel exports have posted strong double-digit growth in both the US and European markets during the first five months of 2025, defying global headwinds and tariff uncertainties.

$35 billion needed to restructure banking sector: Finance adviser

Staff Correspondent: Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Saturday (July 26) said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated that $35 billion will be needed to restructure Bangladesh’s banking sector. “IMF

Private sector credit growth slips below 7 per cent

Staff Correspondent: Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has plummeted below 7 percent in June, reflecting a sharp slowdown in lending amid high interest rates and uncertainties following the change

Adviser: Bangladesh awaits US response to letter on tariff

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh is awaiting a response from the United States regarding a letter it sent requesting a reduction in the recently imposed tariff on Bangladeshi products, Commerce Adviser Sk