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Bangladesh trails regional peers in attracting FDI
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Economy
Rising global protectionism may delay Bangladesh’s LDC graduation
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Global LNG tanker orders gain pace
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Oil shocks to fuel inflation, weaken taka
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Envoy Textiles to invest Tk 187cr for expansion
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Interview / Regular earnings calls could boost foreign investor confidence: Ruchir Desai
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Banking cannot continue the way it is
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Oil rises 1% as US-Iran peace talks stall
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Panel formed to assess losses from NBR protest
The government has formed an inter-ministerial committee to assess the economic losses caused by a recent strike and work abstention by revenue officials, according to an order from Internal Resources Division (IRD).
16 July 2025, 18:00 PM
World Bank reiterates support for reforms and growth
The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to support Bangladesh’s development priorities as Johannes Zutt, World Bank vice president for South Asia, concluded his first official visit to the country yesterday.
16 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Statistical system faces capacity challenges
Bangladesh’s statistical system is facing significant capacity challenges, a heavy reliance on projects, and the risk of political influence, Hossain Zillur Rahman, head of the expert taskforce tasked with strengthening the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), said yesterday..He made the
16 July 2025, 16:00 PM
LR Global to be asked to take back investment in bdnews24.com: BSEC
It has to return the fund in 30 days or face a Tk 60 crore fine, the regulator says
16 July 2025, 14:27 PM
Renata’s Rajendrapur factory receives EU certification
The company can now export medicines to European countries from this facility
16 July 2025, 10:42 AM
Defying transfer orders: 14 NBR officials suspended
The government has suspended 14 more officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for defying transfer orders and allegedly tearing up their transfer letters in public.
15 July 2025, 18:13 PM
Monno Ceramics partners with US company for expansion
Monno Ceramic Industries Ltd has signed with Lenox Corporation, USA, as its enlisted vendor to supply porcelain and bone china tableware in the American market.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
BB buys $313m more from 22 banks
Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Reverse repo rate cut by 50 basis points
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the standing deposit facility rate, also known as the reverse repo rate, by 50 basis points to 8 percent, with effect from today.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariff hike to shake entire economy, not just exports
A steep 35 percent tariff on Bangladeshi garment exports to the United States would affect far more than the country’s $8 billion annual shipments, according to economists and business leaders.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Potato prices rise, bringing slight relief to farmers
Prices of potatoes have begun to rise after months, adding slight pressure on consumers struggling with high inflation but also bringing relief to farmers reeling from losses.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt reinstates jute export fees
The government has refrained from hiking fees on the export of raw jute and jute products and instead reinstated previous rates, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Textiles and Jute.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Concord never cut corners
In a densely packed city like Dhaka, few real estate firms stand out in the public memory. But Concord is an exception. After all, it built the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar — in just 89 days, and 43 years ago.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Tesla marks India entry with first showroom
Tesla unveiled its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking its entry into the world’s most populous country, as Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales in the United States and Europe.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Tech giants scramble to meet AI’s looming energy crisis
The artificial intelligence industry is scrambling to reduce its massive energy consumption through better cooling systems, more efficient computer chips, and smarter programming -- all while AI usage explodes worldwide.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Stocks rebound after two-day losses
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed slightly higher yesterday, breaking a two-day losing run.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
First Security Islami Bank removes managing director
In January this year, the MD was sent on forced leave over loan irregularities linked with S Alam Group
15 July 2025, 11:27 AM
Olympic to produce powder drink at Narayanganj plant
The company will purchase machinery worth Tk 92.53 lakh to set up the production line
15 July 2025, 11:05 AM
Piecemeal steps won’t restore stock investor confidence
Simply raising the tax gap between listed and non-listed firms and taking some piecemeal steps would not restore investors’ confidence in the stock market, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday..“Many foreign investors want to invest in the stock market,
15 July 2025, 06:32 AM
Stocks rebound in early trade
The DSEX rose 15.83 points to 5,077.66 as of 11:42 am
15 July 2025, 05:52 AM