New budget faces revenue execution risks, says Fitch
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Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
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Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
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World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO
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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

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

Deposits of Bangladeshi banks, nationals in Swiss banks hit lowest level ever

It declined 68% year-on-year to 17.71 million Swiss francs in 2023
20 June 2024, 18:21 PM

Where are the analysts who predicted Bangladesh would go bankrupt? asks finance minister

The minister attends a post-budget seminar of Bangladesh Agricultural Economists Association
20 June 2024, 12:28 PM

EU sanctions target Russian gas for the first time

European Union countries agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, diplomats said on Thursday, including their first restrictions on Russian gas.
20 June 2024, 10:30 AM

EPIC Group secures $100 million in IFC loans for expansion

$70 million will be sustainability-linked loan and a $30 million green loan
19 June 2024, 07:45 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

Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices

Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite prices hovering near the record highs it hit in May, industry officials say, as buyers snap up the metal to hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
12 June 2024, 18:00 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

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

Travel restriction on bankers relaxed

However, MDs have to take prior approval of the banking watchdog
11 June 2024, 14:21 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

Budget ambitious, but achievable: Ficci

But extra duty and tax on telecom, carbonated beverages, water purifiers to hurt potential FDI, it said.
10 June 2024, 12:23 PM

New office hour for bankers after Eid

Office hour 10am to 6pm, transaction hour 10am to 4pm
9 June 2024, 15:13 PM

Nothing mentioned in budget to stop gold smuggling: Bajus

The baggage rule should be amended to stop gold smuggling, the association said in budget reaction
9 June 2024, 12:36 PM

Bangladesh got elected as member of governing body of ILO for 2024-2027

The election took place at the 112th session of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva
7 June 2024, 15:03 PM

RMG export to USA falls 14% in Jan-Apr

Shipment to the American market has been falling for high inflationary pressure
7 June 2024, 14:22 PM

Forex reserves decline by $51 million in a week

The reserves hit $18.67 billion on June 5, down from $18.72 billion on May 29
7 June 2024, 14:03 PM