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Default loans hit historic high of Tk 1,82,295 crore

Bad loans rose by Tk 36,367 crore in just three months
6 June 2024, 10:51 AM

Low gas pressure cuts textile production by 65%

Factories in industrial belts need 15 PSI (pounds per square inch) of gas pressure, but are getting a maximum of 3 PSI
5 June 2024, 12:29 PM

No end in sight: low-income families reel from stubborn inflation

The higher inflation for one of the longest spells in recent decades has left many households in the low-middle-income country with little resources since food costs consist of a much higher share in their consumption basket
4 June 2024, 15:44 PM

Jewellers seek changes to baggage rule

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (Bajus) wants to put a stop to travellers bringing in gold bars
3 June 2024, 14:45 PM

Bangladesh wants to start negotiations with China for FTA: Titu

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu sits with businesses of the two nations
2 June 2024, 18:51 PM

Remittance rises 32% in May

$2.25 billion remittance came in May this year, up from last year same month's $1.7 billion
2 June 2024, 10:48 AM

RMG export prices fall by 16% in 8 months: BGMEA

Apparel’s demand decreases among end consumers hit hard by high inflation, it says
1 June 2024, 13:23 PM

Loans, deposits rise in Islamic banks despite severe liquidity crisis

Islamic banks' outstanding loans rise by 1.43%, deposits 1.27% in February than January
29 May 2024, 14:43 PM

FBCCI suggests creating direct shipping route with Sydney

At a seminar in Australia, the apex trade body also sought Australian investment in Bangladesh
29 May 2024, 13:27 PM

Samsung workers' union announces first-ever strike

Union members would use annual leave to strike for one day on June 7
29 May 2024, 12:49 PM

Amazon wants to get central bonded warehouse facility in Bangladesh

A delegation of the US-Bangladesh Business Council meets State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu
28 May 2024, 12:25 PM

DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president
28 May 2024, 11:53 AM

BSEC freezes BO accounts of Benazir, his family members

The Anti-Corruption Commission has recently requested the BSEC to freeze the BO accounts
28 May 2024, 09:48 AM

Bangladesh okays Tk 8,483 crore WB project for Rohingyas

The WB-funded cluster project will also serve the host communities
28 May 2024, 08:45 AM

US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024, 16:07 PM

‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop
27 May 2024, 13:17 PM

No vessel could come back to jetty for rough sea

Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended
27 May 2024, 12:45 PM

Payment for foreign loans surges 44% in Jul-Apr

The principal amount plus interest payments for foreign debt rose to $2.81 billion this year, up from previous year’s $1.95 billion
26 May 2024, 14:41 PM

‘Bangladesh hardly utilising Asian regional trade potential’

Finds a study conducted by former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman
26 May 2024, 13:23 PM