Breaking news, industry insights, policy updates, and market intelligence on Bangladesh's export economy — RMG, pharmaceuticals, leather, jute, agriculture, and emerging sectors. Curated for trade professionals, exporters, buyers, and policymakers.
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⚡ Breaking Non-performing loans rise by Tk 18,000 crore in 3 months to June 2026, pushing default loan ratio to 32.79%, as private sector credit growth hits historic low of 4.47% amid gas crisis and Iran war fallout.
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⚡ Breaking BSEC approves DSE action plan for derivatives trading, starting with DS30 index futures, requiring new multi-asset trading engine by 2028 as existing Nasdaq engine expires in 2027.
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⚡ Breaking Government approaches Qatar to become strategic partner of Sammilito Islami Bank, with PM Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir confirming discussions during recent Qatar visit, as bank prepares to return principal deposits from Sept 7.
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⚡ Breaking Government net borrowing from banking system reached Tk 165,538 crore in FY26, exceeding revised Tk 118,000 crore target by Tk 47,538 crore, as foreign financing fell 20% YoY and NBR missed revenue target by Tk 88,000 crore.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Bank extends policy support application deadline to 30 September 2026 and expands debt restructuring framework, allowing Tk 1000cr+ loans 15-year rescheduling with 2-year grace period under updated BRPD circular.
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⚡ Breaking Dhaka Stock Exchange benchmark DSEX falls below 5,600 mark for first time in 2 months, losing 306 points (5%) in 13 trading sessions, with daily turnover plunging 61% over 18 sessions amid gas crisis and economic uncertainty.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Bank extends loan rescheduling facility for borrowers with loans exceeding Tk 1,000 crore to 15 years including 2-year grace period, with application deadline extended to 30 September 2026.
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⚡ Breaking Sammilito Islami Bank PLC begins refunding principal deposits to individual account holders from September 7, with branches observing September 1 as customer confidence rebuilding day ahead of the payout process.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Purchasing Managers Index rises to 57.8 in July 2026 with manufacturing at 65.4, services at 56.0, agriculture at 55.2, indicating broad-based economic expansion driven by stronger business confidence.
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⚡ Breaking Brent crude rises $2.51 to $90.61 per barrel after US forces strike Iran's Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz, drawing retaliation from Tehran against US bases in Jordan as Middle East conflict enters sixth month.
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⚡ Breaking Dollar exchange rate rises to Tk 123.50 from Tk 122 in 10 days, giving importers who hedged future payments up to Tk 1 per dollar advantage, as Bangladesh Bank stays out of spot market.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Bank posts Tk 25,977 crore net profit in FY26, up Tk 3,357 crore YoY, driven by higher lending to liquidity-strapped banks and returns on reserve fund investments abroad.