Foreign-funded projects planning minister’s top priority

Abdus Salam says after joining office as planning minister
14 January 2024, 11:51 AM

Finance Minister Mahmood Ali vows to tackle economic challenges

Efforts to curb commodity prices will be a top priority during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan, the minister said.
14 January 2024, 08:23 AM
14 January 2024, 06:53 AM

Driving long-pending reform agenda

For years now, a plethora of reforms have been suggested by relevant stakeholders. As reactionary measures in a lot of instances, the government has explored some of these reforms and is taking steps in the right direction. However, considering where the economy stands right now and comparing with relevant countries, Bangladesh has significant ground to cover.
13 January 2024, 19:00 PM

Telco equipment importers to face penalty for late licence renewal

The telecom regulator has decided to slap a penalty on radio equipment vendors if they fail to have their licences renewed.
13 January 2024, 18:30 PM

Credit card use slightly down

Credit card spending decreased in last November compared to the preceding month, according to BB
13 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Explosive import through Payra port gets nod

The government amends the Explosive Regulations 2004
13 January 2024, 14:03 PM

Textile, RMG machinery expo begins in Dhaka Feb 1

Over 1,000 machinery makers of 32 countries are expected to join the 18th Dhaka International Textile and Garments Machinery Exhibition
13 January 2024, 13:09 PM

BSCIC seeks more time, funds for industrial printing park

Eight years have passed yet construction of an industrial park has barely seen any progress in Munshiganj
13 January 2024, 05:27 AM

Will work to build smart textile, jute sector: Nanak

Nanak said under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, modernisation work will be done by utilising new innovations in the jute and textile sector in line with "Vision 2041"
12 January 2024, 15:49 PM

WEF identifies 6 challenges Bangladesh would face in two years

They are: energy shortage, inflation, economic downturn, inequality, public debt and unemployment
11 January 2024, 13:21 PM

External challenges linger for Bangladesh after Awami League re-election: Fitch

Bangladesh's external challenges remain pressing, the American credit rating agency said.
11 January 2024, 12:31 PM

BTRC mulls fixing minimum mobile recharge amount

Just as private mobile operators were mulling to raise the minimum amount that customers can top up, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has come up with its own plan to set the figure.
10 January 2024, 19:30 PM

Boro farmers fret as cultivation costs rise

A significant increase in cultivation costs is making the farmers feeling gloomy about getting fair prices
10 January 2024, 18:30 PM

Meghna Bank to arrange Tk 175cr for Star Ceramics

Meghna Bank will arrange Tk 175 crore from different banks and financial institutions for tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer Star Ceramics, a sister concern of RAK Ceramics Bangladesh.
10 January 2024, 15:25 PM

Sonali Life ordered to cooperate with CEO

The IDRA made the order after Aman in a letter to the IDRA said Sonali Life’s board had not allowed him to enter the company's office since January 1
10 January 2024, 14:46 PM

17 local firms join world's biggest textile fair Heimtextil

The four-day exhibition began on Jan 9 in Germany
10 January 2024, 13:41 PM

The US invented shopping malls, but China is writing their next chapter

Malls became a motif of modernity during the country's economic expansion. They offered consumers year-round protection from heat, humidity, cold and frost, as well as from busy streets and polluting traffic. Malls were safe environments where the steadily increasing numbers of more affluent Chinese families could shop and eat, stroll and meet.
10 January 2024, 13:20 PM

Bangladesh retains top position in RMG export to UK by volume

While Bangladesh retained top position in garment export to UK, prices still remain one of the lowest
9 January 2024, 18:30 PM

BRRI develops two new rice varieties

The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has developed two new high-yielding rice varieties which are suitable for the Boro season.
9 January 2024, 15:05 PM