Farmers are getting higher prices for Aman season paddy this year than the previous year, amidst apprehensions of a fall in yields for heavy rainfall and recurrent floods in the eastern regions.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has shortened the recycling period for inactive SIM cards from 18 months to 12 months in a bid to address a shortage of mobile numbers available in the country.

The planning ministry’s taskforce for sustainable development has drafted a report with proposals to fix the economic fault lines identified by the white paper on the economic state of the country and achieve moderate economic growth.

The previous government, led by Sheikh Hasina, ignored repeated warnings from experts on various economic issues in Bangladesh, according to Mohammed Farashuddin, a former governor of the country’s central bank..“The Hasina administration did not heed warnings from economists on the lack o

Bhattacharya's new three-year term begins on Jan 1 next year

National University Vice-chancellor Professor ASM Amanullah today stressed the need for speeding up development in the country's tourism sector

The leading chamber also re-elected its senior vice president and vice president

The medicine was manufactured at Renata’s Bangladesh factory approved by the US-FDA

Total turnover stood at Tk 155.53 crore.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday admitted that the interim government has not yet been able to control inflation but expressed his belief that it would come down soon.

Business leaders, economists and professionals have emphasised that an elected government is essential for restoring confidence in the business community, stabilising law and order, and revitalising the business and investment climate.

The Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service (BAMIS) has suggested farmers in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions to take measures to protect their in-field products as the areas could be hit by medium to heavy rainfall on December 20-22 this year.

Bangladesh has been exporting agro-processed foods for over three decades, but the sector has not grown much and still remains highly concentrated within a few countries where Bangladeshi diasporas are the primary buyers. 

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday removed all import taxes on sunflower and canola oils in a bid to encourage imports, boost the supply of edible oil and curb their soaring prices in the domestic market.

Bangladesh’s synthetic and athletic footwear exports have been growing rapidly, emerging as a bright spot in the country’s export basket, which is heavily dominated by readymade garments.

The NBR extends 5% VAT benefit until March 31 next year

Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA) has threatened to halt production of broiler chickens and eggs from January 1 if the interim government failed to address their demands, including curbing the influence of alleged corporate syndicates..Corporate entities are increasingly monopolising an

The Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service (BAMIS) made the recommendation by analysing data of Bangladesh Meteorological Department

New 17-member panel will work to produce globally-accepted data

Falls were limited, however, by concerns of supply disruptions in the event of more US sanctions on major suppliers Russia and Iran