They spoke at the ninth SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference

The two signed an MoU on April 9

The following is a recap of those major stories as covered by Star Business

The lenders include ADB, European Investment Bank, and the World Bank Group, among others

From early pilot schemes in Feni and Kutubdia to Sirajganj initiatives, Bangladesh’s wind power is maturing

The government is navigating a critical situation amid a series of global crises, but remains committed to turning these challenges into opportunities, said Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, adviser to the prime minister on finance and planning.

Bangladesh Bank yesterday purchased $50 million from four commercial banks at a cut-off rate of Tk 122.75 per US dollar, as strong remittance earnings boosted inflows.

A sharp digital divide continues to shape Bangladesh’s connectivity landscape, with a 32.1 percentage points gap in internet use between rural and urban populations in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to the latest Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) survey.

Bangladesh has imported a large volume of wheat within nine and a half months of this fiscal year, exceeding the total amount imported in the previous year.

Unsold inventories push Western buyers towards 10% order cuts while energy shortages disrupt apparel production

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and oil prices stay high, adding that inflation risks could seep into food prices.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has further lowered Bangladesh’s cotton import forecast for the ongoing marketing year (MY) 2025-26, citing reduced use in mills.

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, reversing earlier declines, on scepticism that peace talks between ‌the US and Iran will reach a deal to end the war that has bottled up oil output from the key Middle East producing region.

Bangladesh has imported a large volume of wheat within nine and a half months of this fiscal year, exceeding the total amount imported in the previous year.

In Bangladesh, buying and selling land or apartments is not just about transferring ownership

The cut-off rate was Tk 122.75 per US dollar

The survey marks the first time the BBS has released district-level ICT data

Demand for crude oil will likely decline this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic slammed the global economy six years ago, weighed down by Mideast war disruptions, the IEA warned Tuesday.

Rice is the cornerstone of Bangladesh’s food security, feeding the nation and sustaining rural livelihoods.

Traders have expressed mixed reactions following the government’s announcement to resume operations at Teknaf Land Port after about a year of disruption, citing ongoing security risks and uncertainties linked to the situation in Myanmar.