The proposal to release $645 million, the fourth tranche of a $4.7 billion loan programme for Bangladesh, was due to go before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on February 5.

Just 45 percent of all foreign investments in Bangladesh qualify as actual foreign direct investments (FDI), while the rest is either intercompany loans or reinvestments, according to a report by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

Economic activities may slow down in the near term as the government has opted to initiate massive economic reform measures, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) said yesterday.

Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by young talent and innovation, according to pharmaceutical professionals. .The industry is shifting from chemical-based medicines to biomedicines, offering fresh graduates unique opportunities to shap

Its loss was Tk 457 crore in FY24

Industry experts stressed the importance of strategic alignment, prioritisation, and targeted interventions to unlock the country’s full potential, according to the report released today.

DSEX lost 3.06 points as of 11:22 am  

The interim government has not taken any of the measures recommended by the white paper on the state of the Bangladesh economy even after a month and a half of the report’s submission, said economists yesterday.

US President-elect Donald Trump’s trade policies towards China and Mexico could ultimately benefit Bangladesh, according to local apparel exporters.

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) is planning to formulate “Minimum Energy Performance Standards” (MEPS) for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps to promote energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption. 

There seems to be much confusion among the citizenry regarding how our economy is being managed, and challenges are addressed.

Non-cotton garments are particularly lucrative, fetching higher prices than traditional cottonwear for having better flexibility, durability

The abundance of foreign spices and dry fruits in the market suggests that illegal imports are playing a significant role, as imports through formal channels are substantially lower than the demand in Bangladesh.

Consumer confidence in Bangladesh is at a low level, while investor confidence is negative both domestically and internationally, said a former president of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) yesterday.

Interestingly, the premium motorcycle segment bucked the trend, showing significant growth in 2024.

says Naomi Hossain on her book that focuses on 1974-famine

The DSE is trying to ensure tax benefits for investors and stop insider trading, he says at CMJF Talk

Secretary to the Chief Adviser’s Office says after visiting the EPZ

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for LED lamps to promote efficient energy conservation and consumption

Although Bangladesh became the first country in the world to announce a complete ban on the use of polythene bags in 2002, strict enforcement of the much-lauded initiative has only started taking shape recently.