Bangladesh may face economic challenges and a rise in poverty if it proceeds with a premature and unprepared graduation from its least developed country (LDC) status, warned economists, politicians and researchers yesterday.

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has increased the number of trucks selling subsidised food across the country to 410 in March from 70 the previous month.

Bangladesh’s banking sector faces significant challenges due to longstanding structural weaknesses and recent emerging risks, according to the World Bank (WB).

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.

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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.

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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.