The government has decided to issue Tk 3,000 crore worth of sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, in March to fund the construction of bridges to connect rural roads.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will call for a lowering of U.S. interest rates, exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve despite a longstanding norm of political independence at the ...

Several lawmakers and central bank officials have been questioned. The investigation centres on whether the funds were used ...

The prices of infrastructure bonds in the secondary market have soared amid falling interest rates, increasing the demand for ...

Zenith Bank has initiated a comprehensive restructuring effort that includes a significant salary increase, particularly aimed at lower-level staff, with ...

The deteriorating economic situation in Russia may prompt Vladimir Putin to engage in peace negotiations and end the war ...

The Bangladesh Bank is set to enhance loan provisioning and shock-absorbing capacity in the banking sector by implementing a new provisioning system aligned with international best practices.

The dollar steadied against major peers on Thursday, continuing its near paralysis of the past two days before more concrete ...

The number of people who applied for U.S. unemployment benefits in mid-January climbed to a six-week high, but a temporary surge in California because of the massive wildfires was one of the chief ...

Expatriates can also invest in the Social Impact Sovereign Sukuk, BGIS-5, in foreign currencies, along with residents of the country, according to a circular issued by the central bank today (23 ...

"International reserves as of the close of business on January 17, 2025 stood at $609.7 bln, having increased over the week by $2 bln or by 0.3%, predominantly as a result of positive revaluation," th ...

America's national debt hit a new record in November when it eclipsed $36 trillion for the first time ever. It's a staggering amount that can not only effect U.S. economic growth but also essential ...