15 October 2026

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PKSF signs Tk500 crore solar-finance agreement

PKSF and the Finance Division have agreed a Tk500 crore programme to finance solar installations. Loans will reach end users through partner organisations at 6 per cent interest, aiming to widen clean-energy access and private participation.

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Sonali Bank provides Tk7,000 crore lifeline to National Bank

State-owned Sonali Bank has lent National Bank Tk7,000 crore for three months at 10 per cent interest, fully guaranteed by Bangladesh Bank. The private lender says normal withdrawals will resume on 15 October after thousands of requests.

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Bangladesh targets $10bn of exports to the UK

Export officials say doubling Bangladesh’s share of UK imports to 1 per cent could lift annual shipments to $10bn. The opportunity depends on non-garment sectors meeting British standards and using post-LDC trade preferences effectively.

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Offshore energy bidding deadline moves to March 2027

Bangladesh has extended its 2026 offshore bidding round by four months to 31 March 2027 after requests from international oil companies. The government is also making data packages easier to obtain in an effort to attract more bids.

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Government approves LNG and fertiliser import packages

Cabinet committees have approved nine LNG cargoes from Trafigura and 237,000 tonnes of fertiliser from suppliers in four countries. The purchases aim to protect gas supply and farm inputs but add exposure to volatile global prices.

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NBR alleges Tk85 crore bonded-warehouse revenue evasion

Customs investigators say a Narayanganj company used duty-free bonded imports while showing exports on paper despite little evidence of production. A report alleging Tk85.21 crore of lost revenue has been sent for legal action.

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BSTI plans Tk850 crore laboratory expansion

Bangladesh’s standards agency plans a 13-storey centre containing 63 laboratories, plus new facilities in 10 districts. The programme aims to strengthen product testing and preserve international recognition as the country leaves LDC status.