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2.51 lakh tonnes of shrimp produced in Bangladesh in FY21: minister

Bangladesh produced 2.51 lakh tonnes of shrimp in 2020-21 fiscal year and the country’s export income increased in the last few years despite global recession amid Covid-19 pandemic, Fisheries Minister SM Rezaul Karim said today.
29 October 2022, 08:02 AM

India's forex reserves drop to lowest since July 2020

India's foreign exchange reserves fell to $524.52 billion in the week through Oct. 21 to remain at their lowest since July 2020, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) weekly statistical supplement showed on Friday.
29 October 2022, 07:06 AM

India extends curbs on sugar exports by a year

India, the world's biggest sugar producer, has extended restrictions for sugar export by one year through October 2023, the government said in a notification late on Friday.
29 October 2022, 06:56 AM

Bangkok broadband forum flaunts 5G might

An unmanned oil drilling site being operated remotely using 5G technology, a live boxing match using a virtual reality headset with ultra-low latency and high bandwidth of 5G and control of robots in real-time -- these demonstrations marked the first day of Huawei’s two-day 13th Global Mobile Broadband Forum in Bangkok.
26 October 2022, 02:50 AM

US consumer confidence ebbs

US consumer confidence ebbed in October after two straight monthly increases amid rising concerns about inflation and a possible recession next year, a survey showed on Tuesday.
25 October 2022, 18:00 PM

EU countries look to map out path to gas price cap

European Union energy ministers will discuss a bloc-wide gas price cap on Tuesday, attempting to navigate their next steps although it is likely to be weeks before any final decisions.
25 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Foreign aid disbursement drops 30pc

The disbursement of foreign aid for development projects in Bangladesh has dropped by 30 per cent year-on-year in the first three months of the current fiscal year. 
25 October 2022, 18:00 PM

China Q3 GDP growth tops forecasts

China’s economy rebounded at a faster-than-anticipated clip in the third quarter, but a more robust revival in the longer term will be challenged by persistent Covid-19 curbs, a prolonged property slump and global recession risks.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Eurozone economy contracts further

Germany, the EU’s top economy and Europe’s export powerhouse, looks headed for imminent recession, according to a closely watched survey Monday that pointed to a deepening eurozone contraction.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM

BGMEA urges Italy to invest more in Bangladesh

Local garment makers have urged the Italian clothing retailers and brands to source more apparel items from Bangladesh and invest more in the south Asian country.
23 October 2022, 15:27 PM

‘Ratify Hong Kong Convention to lead in ship recycling’

Bangladesh should ratify the Hong Kong Convention, as the declaration will help the south Asian country become the leader in the ship recycling industry, Norwegian Ambassador Espen Rikter-Svendsen said today.
23 October 2022, 14:54 PM

Five state economic zones got $22 billion investment proposals

Five state-run economic zones have received $22.17 billion investment proposals, which are expected to generate employment opportunities for around 8.16 lakh people.
23 October 2022, 11:23 AM

Going Green exhibition by Danish embassy comes to an end

The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh has hosted a five-day exhibition, called ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka to highlight green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
23 October 2022, 03:10 AM

Five-day Going Green exhibition by Danish embassy ends

The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh has hosted a five-day exhibition, called ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka to highlight green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
22 October 2022, 08:50 AM

Textile millers desperately want constant gas supply

Textile millers today demanded uninterrupted gas supply to keep production running.
22 October 2022, 08:22 AM

High duty an obstacle for Bangladesh’s export to Malaysia: Munshi

The country could not harness the export potential of Malaysia because of high tariff imposed on Bangladeshi goods, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
20 October 2022, 10:43 AM

Adopt ‘no electricity no pay’ policy now, CPD urges govt

The government should take no electricity no pay policy now, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
20 October 2022, 07:32 AM

Dollar shortage, rising inflation among 7 crises affecting Bangladesh: CPD

Bangladesh is facing at least seven crises at present, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said today.
20 October 2022, 06:39 AM

BPC should cut fuel prices now: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today suggested that Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation should cut prices of fuel as it has been making profit since August this year.
20 October 2022, 05:57 AM

Low-income people hit hard by rising cost of living: CPD

With the economy facing headwinds, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today said poor and low-income group have faced increasing hardship as the cost of living has continued to climb unabatedly.
20 October 2022, 05:41 AM