Payment period for raw material imports extended till Dec

The previously fixed 360-day usance period ended today
30 June 2024, 14:22 PM

High inflation, NPLs disrupting post-pandemic recovery: ICCB

The economy of Bangladesh has rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic, but high inflation, a balance of payments deficit, financial sector vulnerabilities, and global economic uncertainty continue to hamper recovery, said Mahbubur Rahman, president of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB).
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM

World Bank approves $650 million to help Bangladesh develop Bay Terminal

The World Bank approved $650 million on Friday to help Bangladesh construct the breakwater of Bay Terminal, a mega expansion project of Chattogram port.
29 June 2024, 08:51 AM

Bangladesh’s GDP to grow 5.7% in FY25

Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will decrease to 5.7 percent in 2024-25 from 5.8 percent in the current fiscal year while inflation will ease to 8 percent, according to the Mastercard Economic Institute (MEI).
27 June 2024, 11:05 AM
26 June 2024, 15:05 PM

RMG export to EU rises by 2% in 11 months

$21.64 billion worth of apparels were shipped to the European Union in the Jul-May period this fiscal year
26 June 2024, 14:35 PM

Kaus Mia: a role model in a nation where tax noncompliance is rife

The late successful businessman had been one of the highest taxpayers in Bangladesh since 2010-11
25 June 2024, 16:14 PM

Chinese company Alpen Banyan comes with highest ever investment proposal for Bepza EZ

The company will invest $108.99 million for a woven and knit garments factory
25 June 2024, 12:15 PM

Bangladesh’s external debt dips

It hit $99.30 billion in March, down from $100.64 billion in December last year
25 June 2024, 09:29 AM

Global jewellery machinery expo in Dhaka from Jul 4

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association will organise the three-day International Jewellery Machinery Exhibition Bangladesh 2024
24 June 2024, 13:04 PM

Bangladesh needs to overcome barriers to private investment

According to Bangladesh Business Climate Index 2024
23 June 2024, 16:02 PM

Monetary policy likely in 3rd week of July

The policy would aim to bring down inflation
23 June 2024, 15:46 PM

Govt plans forming dedicated leather industry authority

The government has taken an initiative to establish a dedicated authority for the development and management of the leather industry, Bangladesh’s second-largest sector in terms of export earnings, with a focus on public and private enterprises.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Piled-up import containers congest Ctg port

Slow container delivery from the port created the problem
22 June 2024, 15:03 PM

Bangladesh receives $900 million in World Bank loans for two projects

These new financing operations will help Bangladesh in financial sector and urban management, says Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
22 June 2024, 06:50 AM

Private ICDs overwhelmed with export containers

Until June 15, some 15,553 TEUs of export containers were lying at the 21 ICDs, much higher from 8,000 on any regular day
15 June 2024, 14:22 PM

Trade via Akhaura land port to remain suspended for 4 days from June 16

Export, import through Akhaura will resume on June 20
12 June 2024, 11:03 AM

Raise policy rate to 10% to curb inflation: Ahsan H Mansur

Monetary policy stance should be tight, the economist said in an MCCI-PRI organised post-budget discussion
12 June 2024, 08:02 AM

Bangladesh economy to grow 5.7% in FY25: WB

The World Bank's prediction is much lower than govt projection of 6.75%
11 June 2024, 15:00 PM

ADB extends $250 million loan to strengthen social protection

The ‘Second Strengthening Social Resilience Program’ will help improve financial inclusion of disadvantaged people
10 June 2024, 14:42 PM