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JPMorgan frontier bond index, covering $330b debt, to include Bangladesh The Business Standard

Govt eyes first sovereign dollar bond by Dec, targets $500m-$1b The Business Standard

Bangladesh: Hindu Family’s Home Ransacked, Gold & Cash Stolen; Police Allegedly Refuse Complaint News18

India renews Nepal power imports, but Bangladesh exports remain uncertain The Daily Star

Sudan gold mine collapse kills 82, dozens missing Bangladesh Post

Gold prices jump in global market en.bd-pratidin.com

Rethinking Bangladesh’s growth story: Labour market challenges and the future of work The Business Standard

Around 57% of insurance claims remain unsettled as the government moves to tighten supervision and amend sector laws.

Starcom Bangladesh wins two silver medals at Creativepool UK Annual Award The Financial Express

Prime Bank clients to get Gold’s Gym Bangladesh benefits New Age BD

Starcom Bangladesh wins two Silver awards at Creativepool Annual Awards 2026 The Business Standard

H&M, Inditex Urged to Support Bangladesh’s Renewable Energy Transition Yahoo

BB auctions US dollar in rare market intervention Dhaka Tribune

Starcom Bangladesh wins 2 Silver at Creativepool UK Annual Award 2026 Dhaka Tribune

Oil prices soar amid Iran war, problems grow worldwide: Factories halt operations in Bangladesh; Fishing at... Bhaskar English

India’s Hilsa Exports to Bangladesh Open New Trade Opportunities, Underscore Need for Sustainable Production icar.org.in

Bangladesh plans 300 gas wells in 2 phases, 3 new LNG terminals to ease energy crunch: PM spokesperson Asia News Network

Bangladesh plans 1,600mmcfd LNG capacity expansion by 2030: State minister The Daily Star

Bangladesh spot LNG nears US$30, three times pre-war rates Asia News Network

Bangladesh Faces LNG Price Surge to $26 per mmBtu energynews.pro

Bangladesh explores LNG imports from Algeria New Age BD

The committee also recommended contracts for reopening two BTMC textile mills under the PPP model.

The latest growth rate was marginally higher than the 4.47% recorded in June, which was the lowest on record. It also remains well below Bangladesh Bank’s private-sector credit growth target of 6.80% through December

Bangladesh committed to peaceful use of nuclear technology: Science minister The Daily Star

Improved Moody’s outlook to help boost investment, jobs: PMO spokesperson Just News BD

Barvida announces nationwide shutdown over ban on reconditioned EV imports The Business Standard

India exports about 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh for the first time The Business Standard

For the cumulative January-June 2026 half-year, EPS climbed to Tk3.00 from Tk2.04.

The most important potential benefit is greater visibility among international investors. Large global investment funds often use major bond indexes as benchmarks for deciding where and how much to invest.

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to peaceful nuclear technology New Age BD

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to peaceful use of nuclear technology The Business Standard

Bangladesh’s trade and energy lifeline under fresh threat as Red Sea tensions rise The Business Standard

Following the takeover of control of the Bab Al Mandab Strait by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, prices of crude oil have now gone up by two to three percent to between $107 and P108 per barrel for Brent crude and $102 to $103 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate as of Sept. 15.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has certified that Dubai crude oil prices have exceeded the $80-per-barrel threshold, which could lead to the suspension of excise taxes on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) again. “The DOE finally certified the Dubai crude prices. I am immediately endorsing [to] the Development Budget Coordination Committee

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks fell back near the 6,000 level on Tuesday as rising global oil prices and a weakening peso fueled inflation concerns, while higher bond yields further weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) fell 1.11 percent, or 67.29 points, to close at 6,007.78. READ: Inflation eases to 6.1%

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to decide whether to suspend or reduce the excise tax on fuel even as Dubai crude oil prices reached the $80-per-barrel threshold for considering such a measure. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday that the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) had yet to submit its final evaluation or recommendation on the possible fuel tax adjustment. The issue is expected to be discussed during the 11th Economy and Development Council meeting in Malacañang on Wednesday, where transportation concerns were also on the agenda, she added. “Once the recommendation is there, […]... Keep on reading: Marcos yet to decide on fuel excise tax suspension – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — The success of GCash parent Mynt Inc.’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) should not be judged by whether it fetches the maximum P10-per-share price, as the quality of investors and demand after listing may prove more important. Capital market expert Jonathan Ravelas said the P10 maximum offer price in Mynt’s regulatory filing

MANILA, Philippines — The planned blockbuster listing of GCash operator Mynt Inc. could demonstrate the Philippine stock market’s capacity to absorb large equity deals while drawing more retail investors into equities, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). SEC Chair Francis Ed Lim noted that Mynt plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO), which

THE PESO closed at a fresh record low against the US dollar on Monday, nearing the P63 level as growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike and elevated global crude oil prices weighed on the local currency. The currency declined by 18 centavos to close at P62.86 versus the greenback from the previous […]

Malnutrition costs the Philippine economy about $8.5 billion (P534.1 billion), equivalent to 3% of gross domestic product (GDP), each year, underscoring the economic case for greater investment in nutrition, according to a World Bank advisor. World Bank Senior Nutrition Advisor Cecilia Santos-Acuin said the cost of poor nutrition goes beyond individual health, affecting productivity, human […]

CEBU-BASED Aznar Shipping Corp.’s planned initial public offering (IPO) could face a cautious market amid domestic and global economic uncertainties, although its December listing schedule may help if sentiment improves following larger offerings, stock market analysts said.

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Service Inc. has completed its Renewable Energy Transition Plan, setting out a long-term roadmap to increase the share of renewable energy in the company’s total electricity consumption to 35 percent by 2037 under its Climate Neutrality Plan.

THE planned initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt, Inc., operator of the GCash e-wallet, shows that the Philippine capital market can accommodate large equity transactions, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim said. “An offering of this magnitude is a most welcome development. It demonstrates that the Philippine capital market has the capacity […]

The local stock market could further retreat over the next two weeks, with investors selling their shares to pile up capital to place on the initial public offering of e-wallet giant GCash.

History offers a strong lens for understanding modern concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI). For example, in the 19th century, textile workers destroyed weaving machines and automated looms to oppose what they saw as unfair labor practices and factory mechanization. Today, sectors involved in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology (IT) are experiencing unprecedented technological […]

SALESFORCE, INC. has launched a new portfolio of specialized artificial intelligence (AI) agents powered by upgraded Agentforce technology that can execute complex, multi-week enterprise workflows. This aims to address enterprises’ shift from chatbots to task-execution systems across core business functions like sales, customer services, commerce, and back-office operations. Built directly into Customer 360, the agents […]

Dividend yield is one of the most common measures investors use when comparing real estate investment trusts or REITs. When one REIT offers a dividend yield of 12 percent while another offers only 6 percent, investors would naturally prefer the higher-yielding REIT because it provides twice as much cash income for the same amount invested.

THE PESO rebounded slightly against the dollar on Tuesday from its latest all-time-low close, but still hit a new record intraday trough as players looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, where a rate hike is expected due to growing inflation pressures from rising oil prices. The currency gained 2.5 centavos to end […]

Moody's is betting that Philippine bond-market growth and infrastructure funding needs will drive demand.

ASUS Business Philippines is expanding its business presence beyond Metro Manila, bringing its flagship laptop ASUS ExpertBook Ultra and business grade technology closer to the executives, entrepreneurs, and IT decision-makers driving growth in Cebu and Davao. Following its Manila debut on July 1, 2026, the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra made its regional debut in NUSTAR Resort Cebu, Cebu City on September 7 and 8, followed by Dusit D2, Davao City on September 11. Drawing more than 1,000 total attendees, the Grand Launches supports ASUS Business Philippines’ commitment to expanding access to enterprise-grade AI for business technology. For ASUS Business, the message is […]... Keep on reading: ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: Flagship business laptop lands in Cebu and Davao