Govt to build two fertiliser factories

The government is planning to set up two fertiliser factories for the country to become self-sufficient in fertiliser production, said Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun yesterday.
15 January 2024, 01:00 AM

Handset production drops for first time amid currency surprises

Higher US dollar rate, increase in taxes and lower sales have caused a decline in local handset production in 2023
15 January 2024, 00:30 AM

Govt hikes interest rate on dollar bonds

The government has increased the interest rates of two US dollar-denominated bonds by up to two percentage points
15 January 2024, 00:28 AM

Inflation eases but stays above 9%

Inflation eased in December but remained at more than 9 percent for the 10th straight month
15 January 2024, 00:15 AM

Conscious capitalism transforming the way we do business

Oxford dictionary defines capitalism as “an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.”
14 January 2024, 18:30 PM

Taming inflation key priority

On their first day at office, the finance minister and state minister for commerce yesterday told reporters in separate briefings that taming inflation is their priority.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

State telecom firms should become profitable by June: Palak

Otherwise, officials of the entities will no longer be there, the state minister says
14 January 2024, 15:06 PM

Govt hikes interest rates for dollar bonds

The interest rates were raised by 2 percentage points
14 January 2024, 14:26 PM

Asif Ibrahim, now chairman of FBCCI standing committee on capital market

The FBCCI board nominated Ibrahim for the position for the 2023-2025 term
14 January 2024, 12:21 PM

Foreign-funded projects planning minister’s top priority

Abdus Salam says after joining office as planning minister
14 January 2024, 11:51 AM

Finance Minister Mahmood Ali vows to tackle economic challenges

Efforts to curb commodity prices will be a top priority during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan, the minister said.
14 January 2024, 08:23 AM
14 January 2024, 06:53 AM

Investment rises as Bangladesh conquers the world of denim

Being the top supplier of denim in both the EU and US, local investors are continuing to pour funds to capitalize growth
14 January 2024, 00:45 AM

BB to adopt crawling peg. Can it end exchange rate volatility?

BB's adoption of crawling peg as per IMF prescription will possibly rule out a market-driven exchange rate, as suggested
14 January 2024, 00:30 AM

What is a crawling peg?

Its a system of exchange rate adjustments in which a currency with a fixed exchange rate is allowed to fluctuate within a band of rates.
14 January 2024, 00:15 AM

'Gas, dollar crises halt business expansion'

Demand for credit has not increased as businesses have had to suspend their investment and expansion drives for the natural gas and dollar crises.
14 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Driving long-pending reform agenda

For years now, a plethora of reforms have been suggested by relevant stakeholders. As reactionary measures in a lot of instances, the government has explored some of these reforms and is taking steps in the right direction. However, considering where the economy stands right now and comparing with relevant countries, Bangladesh has significant ground to cover.
13 January 2024, 19:00 PM

Telco equipment importers to face penalty for late licence renewal

The telecom regulator has decided to slap a penalty on radio equipment vendors if they fail to have their licences renewed.
13 January 2024, 18:30 PM

Credit card use slightly down

Credit card spending decreased in last November compared to the preceding month, according to BB
13 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Motorcycle sales dropped to five-year low in 2023

Global economic crises and inflation pressures are among reasons behind the decline of Motorcycle sales in Bangladesh
13 January 2024, 15:18 PM