Bangladesh’s economy might have expanded in February, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in the construction and services sectors.

Credit appetite of the local private firms continues to fizzle out as the ongoing battle against inflation makes bank borrowing more expensive amid a volatile political climate after the August political changeover.  

Inflation in Bangladesh saw a marginal decline in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, averaging 11.1 percent, with food prices contributing more than half to the overall increase in prices.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” forcefully endorsing a currency once shunned as a tool for money launderers.

Due to a growing trend in remittance inflows in recent months, the central bank has been able to mitigate the sharp decline in forex reserves, particularly since the end of the Awami League-led government's regime on August 5 in the face of mass uprising.

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January

February marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion

After the purchase, his stake rises to 7.34% in the company

CPA seeks shipping ministry’s intervention

Meanwhile, BSEC officials returned to work without withdrawing ‘break in service’ agenda

The expansion of women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is strengthening Bangladesh’s economy by driving employment, boosting production, and enhancing market competitiveness amid growing demand for sustainable business growth and financial inclusion, said a press release.

I perused the 2024 audited financials of Citibank, N.A., Bank Alfalah, Habib Bank, and Commercial Bank of Ceylon in the newspapers last week.

The ongoing standoff at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) that kicked off on Wednesday last week could be described as a battle on thin ice.

In the last election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at least 900 persons who were not members of the trade body were incorporated in the voter list, said a Forum Panel leader of the BGMEA yesterday.

Bangladesh requires around 100,000 new apartments every year. Despite having the capacity to meet this demand, realtors can only supply 8 percent of the required units, leaving a substantial gap.

Aarong, a popular lifestyle brand, unveiled one of the world’s largest craft stores on Friday, captivating customers and garnering an overwhelmingly positive response.

Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.

For several months, food inflation had also remained in double digits

Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.

"This store is a proud testament to Bangladesh moving boldly into the future," said Tamara Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises, according to a press release.