The interim government has not taken any of the measures recommended by the white paper on the state of the Bangladesh economy even after a month and a half of the report’s submission, said economists yesterday.

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) is planning to formulate “Minimum Energy Performance Standards” (MEPS) for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps to promote energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption. 

There seems to be much confusion among the citizenry regarding how our economy is being managed, and challenges are addressed.

Non-cotton garments are particularly lucrative, fetching higher prices than traditional cottonwear for having better flexibility, durability

The abundance of foreign spices and dry fruits in the market suggests that illegal imports are playing a significant role, as imports through formal channels are substantially lower than the demand in Bangladesh.

Consumer confidence in Bangladesh is at a low level, while investor confidence is negative both domestically and internationally, said a former president of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) yesterday.

Interestingly, the premium motorcycle segment bucked the trend, showing significant growth in 2024.

US President-elect Donald Trump’s trade policies towards China and Mexico could ultimately benefit Bangladesh, according to local apparel exporters.

says Naomi Hossain on her book that focuses on 1974-famine

The DSE is trying to ensure tax benefits for investors and stop insider trading, he says at CMJF Talk

Secretary to the Chief Adviser’s Office says after visiting the EPZ

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for LED lamps to promote efficient energy conservation and consumption

Although Bangladesh became the first country in the world to announce a complete ban on the use of polythene bags in 2002, strict enforcement of the much-lauded initiative has only started taking shape recently.

Global growth is expected to increase slightly this year while remaining stuck below its pre-pandemic average, the IMF said Friday, flagging the growing economic divide between the United States and European countries..In an update to its flagship World Economic Outlook report, the Interna

Bangladesh’s economy may grow 4.1 percent in FY25, the WB said in its latest Global Economic Prospects released Thursday

The National Board of Revenue is set to revise down the value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) on a number of items including mobile phone usage, internet services, medicine, clothes and restaurants as public outcry became deafening.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed the requirement for bankers to pass a professional exam or diploma for promotions, according to a circular issued yesterday.

In Bangladesh, human resources (HR) often feel like driving a car without an engine—lots of noise, no progress. By 2030, 39 percent of core job skills will be obsolete, yet we’re stuck debating Excel training. Heads of HR, treated as attendance monitors, lack the tools to tackle this shift. Automation looms, poised to replace jobs faster than Dhaka traffic consumes patience. Without urgent reskilling, our demographic dividend risks becoming a liability. With machines learning faster than humans, the future won’t wait for us to catch up over endless cups of cha. It’s time to act before it’s too late.

US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices jumped but a widely watched measure eased slightly, raising hopes that underlying inflation may be moderating.

Labour union leaders yesterday suggested that the government amend the labour law, easing the condition of a 20 percent workers’ participation threshold to only 20 workers to facilitate freedom of association.