The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) urged the interim government to avoid discrimination against companies based in the bloc as Bangladesh weighs up substantial trade concessions for the United States.

Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) saw its profit drop in 2024 due to high inflation and political unrest that disrupted retail operations.

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year and warned of an increase in global financial stability risks, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies on the world economy.

Bangladesh may face economic challenges and a rise in poverty if it proceeds with a premature and unprepared graduation from its least developed country (LDC) status, warned economists, politicians and researchers yesterday.

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has increased the number of trucks selling subsidised food across the country to 410 in March from 70 the previous month.

Bangladesh’s banking sector faces significant challenges due to longstanding structural weaknesses and recent emerging risks, according to the World Bank (WB).

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled a draft policy aimed at overhauling the telecommunications licensing and regulatory framework, although a lack of clarity in certain areas may lead to disputes over service boundaries.

Safety standards in Bangladesh’s garment sector saw a marked improvement after the disastrous Rana Plaza collapse in 2013, but there is still a need for other sectors to improve in this regard, Labour Reform Commission chairman Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed said in an interview yesterday.

Under the deal, the WB will provide $650 million to Bangladesh for the Bay Terminal Marine Infrastructure Development Project

Gold prices in Bangladesh continue to soar, leaving many to wonder why the precious metal costs more here than in neighbouring India or the global trading hub Dubai.

They sought resignation of BSEC chairman

Just 37% of respondents to the six-day poll approve of Trump's handling of the economy

There were loopholes in TCB cardholder selection, Sk Bashir Uddin says at ‘Trade with TCB’ event

The anti-corruption watchdog also warned against the repeated failure of donor-driven initiatives that have yielded little tangible result

The DSEX index dropped 4.09 points to close at 5,022.47

In July 2023, gold price crossed the Tk 1 lakh mark for the first time

The WB attributed the overall deceleration in the first three quarters of FY25 to a sharp decline in private and public investment

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 92.78 crore during the session

The loan aims to support macroeconomic and financial sector reforms in Bangladesh, the ERD said in the statement.

The original MoU, linked to a long-term LNG supply agreement, expired in January.