Europe’s struggling industries are bracing for a new gas price shock over the coming winter months, as colder weather depletes stocks, competition with Asia for liquefied natural gas intensifies, and the prospect of reduced Russian supplies looms.

Sustainability has become a cornerstone of global discourse, with frameworks like Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Responsibility, and Environmental, Social, and Governance shaping corporate expectations. The garment sector in Bangladesh has risen to meet these global priorities. However, while the industry is transforming, challenges remain in aligning these best practice efforts with equitable financial outcomes.

Marginalised people in Bangladesh, who are in an unequal situation, should receive additional aid and facilities, said Professor Mustafizur Rahman, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

The interest rate on a €470.78 million loan to the Payra Port Authority from the foreign exchange reserve will remain unchanged at 2 percent despite rising interest rates across the market.

Most of Dhaka’s five-star hotels are not faring well for a dearth of guests, as political uncertainties and security concerns following the August 5 student movement are putting off most events and travel plans.

Walton received orders worth around Tk 350 crore from various local and foreign companies at the “Advanced Technology Solution-ATS Expo 2024”, the country’s sole industrial expo organised by tech-giant Walton..SM Mahbubul Alam, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, provided the d

The USA's overall apparel imports from the world also fell by 0.33 percent to $67.04 billion during the January-October period, the data showed. China ranked first in apparel shipments to the USA, with Vietnam in second place

Purchasing Managers' Index increases by 6.5 percentage points to 62.2  

Total turnover stood at Tk 73.80 crore

Despite the significant progress in reducing poverty in Bangladesh, about one in five of the non-poor households remain at high risk of falling below the poverty line, according to a study by the World Bank..The study was presented during a session on “Poverty in Bangladesh based on HIES 2

Investment barriers at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) must be addressed immediately to bolster investor confidence and increase investment growth, according to experts and top business leaders.

A fresh national economic census is set to begin this week after more than a decade, promising to provide an updated picture of economic activities in the country.

Bangladesh has long been hungry for foreign direct investments (FDI) but that has also been coupled with the outflow of funds through local companies seeking to generate business abroad.

Education and Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said Bangladesh has no option to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club.

Bangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 is likely to be reduced by more than Tk 50,000 crore, with the entire cut expected to be made in funds meant for the annual development programme (ADP).

For too long, Dhaka’s high-earning professionals, non-resident Bangladeshis, prominent businessmen, and corporate leaders have been watching the startup revolution from the sidelines.

Step away from moves to privatise NCT, CCT

Prof Sobhan made these remarks during a public lecture at the four-day annual conference organised by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) at Hotel Lakeshore in Gulshan today

The development came four days after the CIC blocked withdrawals and transfers from the accounts

The adviser shared his “opinion” at a conference in Dhaka today while responding to a question on when Bangladesh might achieve a developed country status.