Under the deal, the WB will provide $650 million to Bangladesh for the Bay Terminal Marine Infrastructure Development Project

Gold prices in Bangladesh continue to soar, leaving many to wonder why the precious metal costs more here than in neighbouring India or the global trading hub Dubai.

They sought resignation of BSEC chairman

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The anti-corruption watchdog also warned against the repeated failure of donor-driven initiatives that have yielded little tangible result

The DSEX index dropped 4.09 points to close at 5,022.47

In July 2023, gold price crossed the Tk 1 lakh mark for the first time

The WB attributed the overall deceleration in the first three quarters of FY25 to a sharp decline in private and public investment

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 92.78 crore during the session

The loan aims to support macroeconomic and financial sector reforms in Bangladesh, the ERD said in the statement.

The original MoU, linked to a long-term LNG supply agreement, expired in January.

Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) saw its profit grow in the January-March quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25).

Shifting trade announcements have led to unprecedented volatility in the global shipping industry in recent weeks, with industry players having to constantly adapt to new US tariffs.

In the glittering world of startups -- where valuations, funding rounds, and user growth often dominate headlines -- what remains understated yet absolutely vital is the understanding of unit economics. For any founder serious about building a sustainable and scalable business, grasping this financial foundation is not optional; it’s essential.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has approved the payment of admission and examination-related fees in foreign currencies for studies in foreign academic institutions, the examinations for which are held in local centres.

Onion prices have been increasing over the past weeks, as farmers and traders release fewer stocks to local markets in the hope of better returns amid the government’s suspension of imports.

After a long wait, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) finally signed a deal yesterday with a Japanese joint venture to construct a terminal for a deep-sea port at Cox’s Bazar’s Matarbari, some 350 kilometres southeast of capital Dhaka.

Local textile millers yesterday sought duty-free export facilities to the USA for garment items produced in Bangladesh using American cotton.

Stocks fell for the seventh straight trading day at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday as cautious investor sentiment continues to drive the market downwards amidst a confidence crisis.