It will deter national and international investments, says DCCI 

Competitive market pressures, fluctuations in raw material prices responsible for the decline 

From groceries to food and commuting, startups, founded by innovative young people, became popular brands

Businesses yesterday expressed concern over the government’s move to hike the gas price for industrial and captive users and the income tax for consumer durables as those would further decelerate economic activities and fuel inflation.

Elections at major trade bodies have missed the 90-day deadline as new administrators of the business organisations seek amendments to the governing rules.

China said Thursday that an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair “trade and investment barriers” on Beijing, marking the latest salvo in long-running commercial tensions between the two economic powers.

The US dollar charged ahead on Thursday, underpinned by rising Treasury yields, putting the yen, sterling and euro under pressure near multi-month lows amid the shifting threat of tariffs.

Despite plans to expand its fleet and international network, Novoair, a private airline in Bangladesh, has been unable to do so due to a global shortage of aircraft available for lease.

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $20 billion yesterday from $21.67 billion after the country paid $1.67 billion in regional import bills through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU).

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has identified a lack of good governance, efficiency and transparency as key issues hindering its ability to effectively contribute to the development of Bangladesh’s stock market.

Local agro-processing giant Pran plans to invest an additional Tk 600 crore in its poultry business within the next two years, responding to the country’s growing demand for eggs and chicken.

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Bank deposits grew in the third quarter of 2024 as many people were encouraged by rising interest rates to park their money at commercial lenders..In the July-September period of the previous calendar year, bank deposits rose 7 percent year-on-year to Tk 18.25 lakh crore, with bank branche

The former Bangladesh Bank executive director has been appointed in the post for two years

Commerce adviser says after meeting with Turkish trade minister

Banks have to send the data within January 12

They would keep restaurants closed for a day as a token protest if their demand is not met

Disputes between berth operators and shipping agents slow handling at six jetties

Total turnover stood at Tk 97.58 crore. 

The Payra 1,320MW Thermal Power Plant in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali has resumed full production following a roughly two-month halt for maintenance works on its second unit and test runs of a neighbouring facility..Upon completing maintenance works, which began on November 9 last year,