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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

Import payments ease for eight essentials

The central bank has allowed imports of edible oil, chickpeas, pulse, peas, onion, spices, sugar, and dates on usance terms for up to 90 days under supplier’s or buyer’s credits.
12 January 2024, 01:17 AM

No time to waste as new finance minister inherits wobbly economy

The economy is losing momentum. Inflation remains stubborn. Bangladesh is facing deterioration in external buffers, with official reserves falling to $20.18 billion as of January 10, less than half their historic peak in 2021. The currency shock is lingering.
12 January 2024, 00:30 AM

Garment sector weathered global headwinds

Bangladesh’s garment sector has firmly weathered the storm of Covid-19 and emerged stronger in spite of the hardships, reaffirming its position as a leader in sustainable and responsible business.
12 January 2024, 00:17 AM

US comment won't affect Bangladesh’s external financing

External financing will not be affected for Bangladesh in spite of the US stating that the national election here was not free and fair, said global credit rating agency Fitch.
11 January 2024, 23:17 PM

Biman pays off loans for two more planes

In a major show of success, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally become the owner of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, having paid off the loan in regular instalments since 2011.
11 January 2024, 23:17 PM

Ahsanul new state minister for commerce

The newly formed government has appointed Ahsanul Islam Titu, elected from Tangail-6 (Nagarpur-Delduar) constituency in the recent 12th parliamentary election, as the state minister for commerce, according to a government gazette yesterday.
11 January 2024, 22:17 PM

Three crises converge to unsettle flour market

Tight supply and higher prices of wheat has driven flour prices to go up
11 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Biman owns two more Boeing planes after debt payment

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally become the owner of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, having paid off the loan in regular instalments since 2011
11 January 2024, 16:16 PM

Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali new finance minister

He took oath today as a member of the newly formed cabinet.
11 January 2024, 14:32 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

Central banks should be fighting the climate crisis – here’s why

Central banks are public institutions, charged with maintaining economic stability through controlling the supply of money in an economy.
11 January 2024, 11:30 AM

Import payments for eight essential items ease ahead of Ramadan

BB allows imports of edible oil, chickpeas, pulse, peas, onion, spices, sugar, and dates on usance terms for up to 90 days
11 January 2024, 08:45 AM

RMG exports to US continue to decline

Apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the United States have continued its downward trend for the past several months due to slowdown in the sourcing of garment items by American retailers and brands because of higher inflationary pressure.
11 January 2024, 01:00 AM

Bangladesh to post sixth highest GDP growth in Asia in FY24

Bangladesh is poised to become one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, according to a WB report
11 January 2024, 00:45 AM

Making the economy breathe easier

The Bangladesh economy has entered 2024 with acute cost-of-living pressures, external payment imbalances, shortage of dollar liquidity, elevated illicit capital outflows, and vulnerable balance sheets in several, not all, bank and non-bank financial institutions.
11 January 2024, 00:15 AM

Olympic's annual biscuit sales cross Tk 2,500cr for the first time

Rising sales for packaged bakery and confectionary items helped Olympic Industries to cross Tk 2,500 crore in sale
11 January 2024, 00:00 AM

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