Economy stabilising but risks remain
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Foreign loan inflows fall 29% as ADP hits five-year low
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Young innovators shine with cutting-edge tech at digital expo
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Abolish minimum tax, wealth surcharges
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Allow banks to impose travel ban on defaulters
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Why does central bank’s independence matter?
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Govt drafts 25-year plan for agriculture
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Govt orders assessment of CDBL’s listing potential
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Gold smashes all records, surges to Tk 269,788
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BSC receives new bulk vessel Banglar Nobojatra
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Sammilito Parishad announces manifesto for BGMEA polls
Sammilito Parishad, a panel contesting in the upcoming biennial polls to the BGMEA’s board of directors on March 9, yesterday announced its manifesto, which includes developing a “smart” garment sector.
27 February 2024, 00:24 AM
Bangladesh slumps in global mobile internet rankings
Bangladesh performed poorly in Ookla’ Speedtest Global Index in January, descending 7 spots from the 101st position to 108th in the mobile internet segment.
27 February 2024, 00:24 AM
$7b pledged in foreign funds
When Bangladesh is facing a reserve squeeze, it has received fresh commitments for $7.2 billion in loans from global lenders in the first seven months of fiscal 2023-24, a fourfold increase from a year earlier.
26 February 2024, 18:00 PM
REHAB to hold first election in a decade tomorrow
The election for the executive committee of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) will be held tomorrow, with voters anticipating stiff competition among the participants.
26 February 2024, 14:11 PM
Retail giants rush to Mirpur to cash in on growth spurt
Retail giants and realtors are increasingly flocking to Mirpur and its surrounding areas to tap the opportunities being offered by the growing swathe of the capital.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Handicrafts declared as product of the year 2024
The government yesterday declared handicrafts as the product of the year 2024 to highlight the role of women in the making of handicrafts, promote exports, and diversify the nation’s export basket, which is currently dominated by the garments sector, according to a notification by the commerce ministry.
23 February 2024, 00:20 AM
Currency swap pushes forex reserves above $20b
Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves have gone past the $20-billion mark after nearly a month thanks to the currency swap initiated by the central bank.
23 February 2024, 00:12 AM
NBR to conduct drive against noncompliant home owners
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will soon conduct a special drive against home owners who did not submit tax returns despite residing in municipal areas, said NBR Chairman Abu Hena Rahmatul Muneem yesterday.
23 February 2024, 00:12 AM
BTRC allows mobile operators to offer wireless broadband
The internet regulator has allowed telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide fixed wireless access (FWA), enabling their users to get wifi connections without cables.
23 February 2024, 00:12 AM
Institutional investors sell off 32% shares of Khan Brothers
Some institutional investors sold their 32 percent stake, or 3.23 crore shares, of Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries Ltd in the second half of 2023, according to the market regulator.
23 February 2024, 00:12 AM
Revenue collection accelerates in January
The pace of revenue collections quickened in January, driven by increased receipts from income tax as the deadline for filing personal income and wealth statements for the current fiscal year ended last month.
23 February 2024, 00:12 AM
Cash transactions creep up despite digital push
Cash transactions in Bangladesh have continued to creep up in spite of significant developments in digital payment methods and digital financial services over the last decade, as per the latest annual report of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).
23 February 2024, 00:06 AM
Stocks end week higher
The stock markets in Bangladesh ended in the positive territory yesterday as most shares rose.
23 February 2024, 00:06 AM
Dialling into the future: Beyond phone numbers
Life without a phone and internet is unthinkable in the present world. About a year ago, I wrote about traditional telecom industries facing significant threats from LEO (low earth orbit) satellites, and it is increasingly coming to light with each passing day.
23 February 2024, 00:06 AM
Forex reserves go above $20 billion
Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves have gone past the $20-billion mark again, central bank data showed.
22 February 2024, 13:44 PM
Essential food prices to show daily on commerce ministry website
The commerce ministry will start sharing retail and wholesale prices of essential food commodities prevailing in markets on its website every day from the first week of March for the benefit of consumers.
22 February 2024, 00:54 AM
Daudkandi to Tripura inland waterway route gets terminal, jetty
A new inland waterway terminal and a permanent jetty were inaugurated in Tripura’s Srimantapuron Tuesday, which is expected to strengthen trade and economic relations between India and Bangladesh.
22 February 2024, 00:48 AM
Korea opens fisheries, construction sectors to Bangladeshi workers
For the first time, South Korea has opened its fisheries and construction sectors to migrant Bangladeshi workers, creating new avenues for employment in a country known for fair labour practices.
22 February 2024, 00:30 AM
62% young women not in employment, education
Three out of five young women in Bangladesh were considered NEETs (not in employment, education, or training) in 2022, a waste of the workforce in a country looking to thrive riding on the demographic dividend, official figures showed.
22 February 2024, 00:27 AM
A third of NBFIs running without MDs
Twelve non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in Bangladesh are running without a regular managing director or chief executive officer and a majority of them have had their top post vacant for more than three months in a clear breach of laws.
22 February 2024, 00:15 AM