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Higher imports raise hopes of stable food prices in Ramadan
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Govt raises safety net allowances for FY27
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No excuse for Ramadan price hikes: Bashir says
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3-day election holiday could hurt exports
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NBR to fully automate VAT, income tax refunds
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Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage
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EU suspends India’s GSP benefits: report
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Trust Bank arranges managers’ conference
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DBH Finance opens branch in Bogura
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Inflation high as oligarchic grip still haunts economy
Even after the political changeover in early August, the domestic market has been reeling under the influence of oligarchs, according to economist Hossain Zillur Rahman.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Drug sales growth slows amid high inflation
Sales growth of drugs slowed down in fiscal year 2023-24 ending last June, which could be an effect of high inflationary pressure prevailing in the country over the last two years.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Penalty less than illegal gains fuels stock manipulation
While fines are intended to deter future offences, questions remain over their effectiveness if the amount is lower than the illegal gain.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt to renew gas supply deal with LafargeHolcim
The interim government has decided to extend an agreement between the Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System and LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC on gas supply from January 17 of 2026, allaying concerns of investors.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Market scoping and client onboarding in banks
Banks and banking seniors across the global or regional banking arena are being faced with one very important issue -- which market(s) to enter, which product to offer and which clients to choose and onboard.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Reliable data, policy reforms needed to boost tech sector
The technology sector of Bangladesh is facing critical bottlenecks due to data inaccuracy, experts said at the 9th edition of the BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards held last Friday.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
BTRC blocks call services of three IGW operators
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently ordered the suspension of all voice call services provided by three International Gateway (IGW) operators for breaching rules.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Japan for reforms to combat corruption
Japan is eager to see reforms that eliminate corruption and improve governance, which are key factors for Japanese companies to invest in Bangladesh, said Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
IMF sees brighter days for Bangladesh from FY26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said that the country's economic scenario may turn positive in fiscal year 2025-26 with the inflationary pressure easing and economic growth picking up.
19 December 2024, 18:09 PM
Farmers warned of rain on Dec 20-22
The Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service (BAMIS) has suggested farmers in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions to take measures to protect their in-field products as the areas could be hit by medium to heavy rainfall on December 20-22 this year.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Made in Bangladesh foods tied to diasporas
Bangladesh has been exporting agro-processed foods for over three decades, but the sector has not grown much and still remains highly concentrated within a few countries where Bangladeshi diasporas are the primary buyers.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
NBR removes all import taxes on sunflower, canola oil
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday removed all import taxes on sunflower and canola oils in a bid to encourage imports, boost the supply of edible oil and curb their soaring prices in the domestic market.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Non-leather footwear on course to half-billion export club
Bangladesh’s synthetic and athletic footwear exports have been growing rapidly, emerging as a bright spot in the country’s export basket, which is heavily dominated by readymade garments.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Inflation expected to decline soon: Yunus
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday admitted that the interim government has not yet been able to control inflation but expressed his belief that it would come down soon.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Election to boost business confidence: entrepreneurs
Business leaders, economists and professionals have emphasised that an elected government is essential for restoring confidence in the business community, stabilising law and order, and revitalising the business and investment climate.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
A depressing week for stock investors
Stock investors saw further declines in major indices as many listed companies presented lacklustre earnings disclosures for the first quarter of the current fiscal year of 2024-25.
14 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Is cooling red-hot inflation to 7% by June possible?
The central bank governor projects cooling the red-hot inflation, which has hovered above 9 percent since March last year, to 7 percent by June next year.
14 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Food distribution falls despite persistent inflation
Despite the fact that the population has been reeling from heightened inflationary pressures over the past two years, public food distribution under various social protection schemes fell by about 6 percent year-on-year in the first half of the current fiscal year.
14 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Jute millers struggling amid export slump
Jute millers are struggling as exports show no sign of recovery and demand in the domestic market remains lukewarm amid slack implementation of the mandatory jute packaging act.
14 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Corporate governance failure in Bangladesh
With the economic development of Bangladesh, the number of corporate bodies, especially led by the private sector, has increased significantly over the years.
14 December 2024, 18:00 PM