Around 200,000 tonnes of imported goods, stuffed in 9,644 containers, have been abandoned at Chattogram port for years – occupying 18 percent of its capacity, as customs officials point the finger at lengthy auction processes for the backlog.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has maintained its tight monetary policy stance for the second half of the current fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 to tame the stubbornly high inflation. 

The non-profit organisation was established by Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed Putul

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 149,812

Sk Bashir Uddin visits and inspects the production activities of Daulatpur Jute Mill in Khulna

The BB highlighted the growing concerns in the monetary policy for the Jan-Jun of 2025

This objective is challenging but achievable, particularly if supply-side inflation pressures are mitigated.

A more flexible and balanced monetary policy should be there, the trade body says

Eight were fined Tk 5 lakh each and five Tk 3 lakh each

Despite various monetary and fiscal tightening measures, inflation has remained persistently high, staying above 10 percent

The central bank said it would keep its key policy rate unchanged at 10 percent for the January-June period of 2025

The factory management issued a notice yesterday after workers stopped working and began demonstrating inside the factory premises

Plastic exports are expected to rise further as global demand increases, said BPGMEA President Shamim Ahmed at its office.

DSEX lost 3.14 points as of 11:14 am

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has verified, printed, and handed over 57 lakh smart family cards to local administration offices for nationwide distribution.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Saturday requested businesses to submit their proposals regarding value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty as part of its efforts to frame tax proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will begin in July.

The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) met with refiners yesterday and concluded that the country does not have any shortage of edible oil at present.

Long tailbacks on both sides of the highway

The Intellectual Property and Policy Studies (IPPS), a non-profit organisation, yesterday urged the government to defer the country's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by at least 10 to 12 years..Bangladesh has yet to properly evaluate the post-LDC graduation impact on v

Bangladesh’s economy grew by 4.22 percent in fiscal 2023-24 fiscal year, the lowest in four years, marking the second consecutive year of deceleration due to weak consumption and exports.