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Borrowers can apply for policy support till June 30
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65% of healthcare needs unmet as out-of-pocket costs soar: BIDS
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Cabinet clears import of 3 LNG cargoes
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Economy grew faster in April: PMI
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Weak financial governance drives bad loan surge
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The price of saying no
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Sasso expands in Bangladesh with Kazi Farms
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RMG exports grow 18% in Oct-Dec

Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) industry has continued to expand despite global economic challenges and domestic labour unrest following the fall of the Awami League government last August, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) report.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Expedite gas exploration, shift to renewables to reduce expenditure

Bangladesh should expedite gas exploration and place emphasis on renewable energy to reduce excessive expenditure on the energy and power sector, speakers said at an event yesterday.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Is this the right time to hike gas prices?

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is going to hold a public hearing tomorrow on the proposed hike in gas prices for industrial use.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Tax haul turns positive, yet daunting target looms

Riding mainly on monthly growth in December and January, revenue collection in the first seven months of fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 returned to positive territory.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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24 February 2025, 14:58 PM

Chinese investor plans $3.82 million wig factory at Ishwardi EPZ

Bangladesh Haijindi Hair Products Co will produce 6.98 million pieces of hair wigs and hair-related products annually
24 February 2025, 14:33 PM

Meghna Group to sell Ramadan commodities in Dhaka

Rice, sugar, milk powder, water, pulse, tea, salt and soybean oil will be sold through trucks
24 February 2025, 14:00 PM

BEA interim committee demands arrest of office attackers

Prof Mahbub Ullah agrees to serve as convener of BEA interim committee
24 February 2025, 13:38 PM

Commerce adviser yet to receive taskforce report

On January 30, the 12-member taskforce submitted its report to the interim government.  
24 February 2025, 11:10 AM

Textile millers are seeking gas price cut and yarn import curbs

The millers warned they might submit their factory keys to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) as they will be unable to run their units under these challenges.
24 February 2025, 07:51 AM

Dhaka stocks rise in morning trade

DSEX gained 14.24 points as of 11:36 am  
24 February 2025, 05:44 AM

NBR launches digital hub to facilitate import-export

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a digital hub containing answers to all common queries related to imports and exports as part of its automation efforts, welcoming newcomers to make their mark in external trade.
23 February 2025, 20:29 PM

Foodpro begins tomorrow

The 10th Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA) Foodpro International Expo 2025 is set to begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital on Tuesday.
23 February 2025, 18:46 PM

Downgrading errant firms to junk punishes investors

No one expects to bear the consequences of offenses committed by another person. Yet, this is exactly what is happening in the stock market, where investors are suffering due to the wrongdoings of company directors.
23 February 2025, 18:18 PM

NRBC Bank opens Banaripara, Dowarabazar-Banglabazar sub-branches

NRBC Bank PLC yesterday opened two sub-branches in two different districts of the country: a Banaripara sub-branch in Barishal and  a Dowarabazar-Banglabazar sub-branch in Sunamganj.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Combating financial scams in banking system

Remarkably, the pandemic has acted as a blessing for digital services and dramatically transformed our financial setting, steering it in a nature where digital banking has renewed as an easy solution in our everyday lives.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Deferring LDC graduation not an option

Deferment of Bangladesh’s country status graduation should not be even up for discussion as inclusion in the least developed country category is voluntary while upgrading to the developing country grouping is mandatory, said a noted economist yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt moves to prevent unusual airfare hike

The civil aviation and tourism ministry has issued 10 directives aimed at protecting passengers’ interests by preventing an unusual increase in air ticket prices.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Gas price hike to cripple local industry, businesses warn

The hike in gas prices proposed by distributing companies could severely impact the production of local industries and increase import dependence, businesses cautioned yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM