Noted economists recommended focusing on macroeconomic stability, publishing the names of top loan defaulters, and forming a review commission on government expenditures.

Beximco Ltd has decided to issue bonds to raise Tk 1,500 crore to repay bank loans and invest in Sreepur Township Ltd in what could be the largest corporate zero-coupon bond issuance in Bangladesh.

In spite of making progress in various sectors, Bangladesh still faces challenges in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) due to problems faced once businesses are formed, according to Asian Development Bank Country Director Edimon Ginting.

Stock market indices continued to fall for a third consecutive trading day yesterday due to increased sales by investors panicking for an “operational error” at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) the day before.

Bhutan plans to set up a special economic zone in Kurigram district in the northern region of Bangladesh.

The private sector's short-term foreign debt repayment surpassed new loans in 2023, in a complete reverse of the trend seen in previous years.

As businesses in Bangladesh grow, they are also participating in various programmes to transform their businesses for the future. Half of the CEOs in Bangladesh who were surveyed for PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey 2023 responded that their business will lose economic viability in less than 10 years if they stay in the current course.

The annual fee for the licence was Tk 10 crore with a 15-year validity

It will work as a single licence for 2G, 3G, 4G and the upcoming 5G technologies

Banks should use alternative channels for card-based interbank transactions from 10:30pm to 11pm

The upcoming national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 should focus on macroeconomic stability, reducing default loans and expenditure in mega projects, according to economists

Beximco Ltd is set to raise Tk 1,500 crore through the issuance of a zero-coupon bond

Noted economists recommended focusing on macroeconomic stability, reduction of default loans, and reducing expenditures on mega-projects in the national budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

The Planning Commission has identified seven hurdles standing in the way of the smooth implementation of foreign-funded projects, a move that may go on to help the government avoid unnecessary delays and save money.

Ensuring the timely payment of salaries and bonuses of the over four million garment workers is the first priority of SM Mannan (Kochi), whose panel swept elections to the executive committee of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

The telecom regulator is awarding cellular mobile service operator licences to mobile network operators, unifying the existing licences and setting the groundwork for the launch of 5G technology in the country.

The Bangladesh Bank has unveiled the counter-trade policy, an arrangement that promotes direct exchanges of goods and services without cash, with a view to reducing pressure on dwindling foreign currency reserves.

Deposits in the Islamic banking sector of Bangladesh rose 8.16 percent last year but the liquidity challenge that it has been facing for months remained persistent.

All indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) showed unusual figures yesterday due to an “operational error” that adversely impacted investor confidence, causing turnover to plummet amid huge sales pressure.

The curriculum for banking education should be formulated not only to facilitate human resources but also to propel the banking sector forward, thereby enabling the advancement of the country's economy, experts said on Saturday.