Meandering through tricky lanes

This objective is challenging but achievable, particularly if supply-side inflation pressures are mitigated.
10 February 2025, 13:15 PM

Contractionary stance will hamper private sector growth: Dhaka Chamber

A more flexible and balanced monetary policy should be there, the trade body says
10 February 2025, 12:43 PM

13 non-life insurers fined Tk 55 lakh for excessive management expenses

Eight were fined Tk 5 lakh each and five Tk 3 lakh each
10 February 2025, 10:42 AM

Pacific Casuals shuts two factories amid workers’ unrest

The factory management issued a notice yesterday after workers stopped working and began demonstrating inside the factory premises
10 February 2025, 07:55 AM

Plastic goods exports growing 

Plastic exports are expected to rise further as global demand increases, said BPGMEA President Shamim Ahmed at its office.
10 February 2025, 07:45 AM

NBR seeks proposals on VAT law

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Saturday requested businesses to submit their proposals regarding value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty as part of its efforts to frame tax proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will begin in July.
9 February 2025, 20:07 PM

IPPS for deferring LDC graduation by 10-12 years

The Intellectual Property and Policy Studies (IPPS), a non-profit organisation, yesterday urged the government to defer the country's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by at least 10 to 12 years..Bangladesh has yet to properly evaluate the post-LDC graduation impact on v
9 February 2025, 18:34 PM

Economy on expansion track for 4th straight month in Jan: PMI

The country’s economy remained on an expansion track for the fourth consecutive month in January this year, according to an unofficial estimate, as growing exports, seasonal consumption trends and a boost in the agro supply chain are being considered potential drivers of this growth. .In
9 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Bring bank looters to justice: chief adviser

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today directed the Bangladesh Bank governor and the authorities concerned to bring those involved in looting money from banks to justice as soon as possible.
9 February 2025, 15:20 PM

NBR slaps 25% duty on rice bran oil exports

The duty was imposed to discourage rice bran oil shipments and increase domestic supply
9 February 2025, 13:53 PM

GDP grew 4.22% in FY24, lowest in four years

The growth is 1.6 percentage points lower than the provisional estimate
9 February 2025, 12:32 PM

World Bank VP for South Asia in Dhaka

Martin Raiser, vice president of the World Bank (WB) for South Asia, arrived in Dhaka on a four-day visit yesterday, which the global financial institution stated was aimed at reinforcing its longstanding partnership with Bangladesh..Raiser is scheduled to meet high-ups of the government,
8 February 2025, 14:46 PM

RMG exports to US grow after a gap of two years

Garment shipment to the US increased by 0.75% to $7.34 billion
8 February 2025, 14:45 PM

Rice bran oil export may face 25% regulatory duty

An NBR notification may come this week to boost the oil’s domestic supply
8 February 2025, 14:34 PM

DCCI identifies problems of Old Dhaka businesses, wants quick solution

Traffic congestion, waterlogging is taking a massive toll, says the leading chamber
8 February 2025, 13:12 PM

Potato prices won’t go above Tk 40 this lean season: Cold Storage Association

None can manipulate the market this time, the association’s president says
8 February 2025, 11:02 AM

United Power's profit up 5% in Q2

Its revenue increased 12% to Tk 953 crore 
8 February 2025, 09:29 AM

Adopt renewable energy immediately for a better future: experts

The Policy Exchange Bangladesh organises policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s future
6 February 2025, 14:24 PM

Container transport remains suspended at Ctg port for second day

Container movement to and from Chattogram port remained suspended for the second consecutive day as transport workers again went on work abstention yesterday morning -- just four hours after they had withdrawn their previous strike.
6 February 2025, 12:14 PM

BATBC profit drops 2% in 2024

It declares 150% final cash dividend 
6 February 2025, 06:08 AM