The debate over whether to lease out the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port to a foreign operator is intensifying, with political parties, including the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and left-leaning groups, uniting in opposition.
Nearly two-thirds of the allocations under this fiscal year’s social security budget do not qualify as genuine social protection spending, according to a study by the Citizens Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh.
Jobs in Bangladesh are not being created in line with the demand from its youth population, leading to a rise in unemployment despite the urgent need for more job opportunities.
Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to bar fund transfers by Nagad while keeping the mobile financial services available to customers.
Markets appear to be writing off the latest Sino-American trade conflict as quickly as they priced it in. China’s benchmark CSI 300 index is up 1.4 percent this year, marking a full recovery from its sharp drop in early April after President Donald Trump announced a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods, which swiftly spiralled into triple-digit retaliatory levies. The latter has been cancelled and the former suspended for 90 days, leaving the official reciprocal charge at 10 percent, level with other countries.
Credible financial reporting is a matter of public confidence, yet in many cases, it has failed to meet expectations, especially in recent times. Debates and discussions have taken centre stage, with arguments and counterarguments being fervently exchanged. Let us revisit the fundamentals.
Factory output in China grew at a faster rate than expected last month, official data showed Monday, weathering a brutal trade war with Washington.
As a result, severe traffic congestion was reported on both the Agrabad-Patenga and Patenga-Ring roads since 2:00pm
The authorities are drafting amendments to the Competition Commission Act, enacted in 2012, to establish clearer criteria for identifying dominant market players across various sectors, according to officials.
Employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday postponed their pen-down strike after the top authority of the interim government invited them for a discussion over their demands to repeal the new Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance, 2025.
With frequent volatility in edible oil prices in the local market, farmers across the southern region are increasingly turning to oilseed cultivation -- both to meet household needs and as a commercial venture.
The government has decided to create a fund to compensate victims of financial irregularities by using money and assets recovered from alleged embezzlers and money launderers.
Bangladesh’s interim government is preparing a tighter budget to rein in the fiscal deficit while boosting job creation and stabilising the economy amid mounting debt concerns.
The government implemented only 41% of ADP in 10 months
Bangladesh shipped $5.98 billion worth of apparels to the EU in the first three months of 2025
The silver lining is that the economy isn’t falling apart
Questions remain over whether the company has the liquidity to pursue large-scale deals
China's April factory output resilient despite trade war, aided by government support measures
Since 2021, Xiaomi's chip development program has already received 13.5 billion yuan in research and development funds
The move dealt a blow to markets, which had enjoyed a healthy run-up last week after Washington and China hammered out a deal to temporarily slash tit-for-tat tariffs
The non-tariff barriers hurt Bangladesh-India trade, increasing costs and damaging bilateral trust
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart should "eat the tariffs" instead of blaming duties imposed by his administration on imported goods for the retailer's increased prices.
A US sovereign downgrade by Moody’s has exacerbated investor worries about a looming debt time-bomb that could spur bond market vigilantes who want to see more fiscal restraint from Washington.
The inter-bank exchange rate hit Tk 122.78 per US dollar today
Akij Food and Beverage Limited (AFBL), a concern of Akij Venture Limited, has initiated the process to raise Tk 500 crore for the company's expansion through the issuance of a zero-coupon bond.
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to implement a two-year action plan (2025–2027) focused on labour reforms, aimed at strengthening workers’ rights and enhancing workplace safety across Ba
Social Marketing Company (SMC) has launched a new oral rehydration solution, “SMC ORSaline”, under the brand, “ORSaline-N,” featuring a fresh new packaging design..The newly unveiled pack commemorates SMC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting its enduring legacy of innovation and its remarkable i
Techvital Systems Limited has entered into a strategic sales partnership agreement with Indonesia-based Mega Andalan Kalasan (MAK) during the 16th Meditex Bangladesh 2025 exhibition, aiming to enhance access to advanced medical equipment in Bangladesh..Nizamuddin Hasan Rashid, managing dir
The Yamaha Riders Club, a community of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated not only to biking activities but also to promoting social awareness, has recently launched a nationwide campaign entitled “Safe Road, Safe Ride” in observance of UN Global Road Safety Week..As part of the initiative,
Electro Mart Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of electronics and home appliances in the country, has recently introduced four new series under the renowned air conditioner brand Gree -- Cosmo, Shimo, Zeno, and Clivia -- to the Bangladeshi market..The newly launched series are equipped
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL), a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with WeGro Technologies Limited, a digital platform facilitating investment in agricultural ventures..Syed M Omar Tayub, managing director and CEO of PBIL, and Md Mahm
Sydney International School (SIS) signed an agreement with The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
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In recent years, treasury bills and bond interest rates have exceeded those of savings certificates
When prices of widely consumed staples like potatoes, edible oil, sugar or onions spike and remain inflated for extended periods, it understandably hits the poor and low-income people where it hurts the most: in their wallet.
Migrant Bangladeshis sent home $2.39 billion in October
Employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday postponed their pen-down strike after the top authority of the interim government invited them for a discussion over their demands to repeal the new Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance, 2025.
With frequent volatility in edible oil prices in the local market, farmers across the southern region are increasingly turning to oilseed cultivation -- both to meet household needs and as a commercial venture.
The government has decided to create a fund to compensate victims of financial irregularities by using money and assets recovered from alleged embezzlers and money launderers.
Bangladesh’s interim government is preparing a tighter budget to rein in the fiscal deficit while boosting job creation and stabilising the economy amid mounting debt concerns.
Akij Food and Beverage Limited (AFBL), a concern of Akij Venture Limited, has initiated the process to raise Tk 500 crore for the company's expansion through the issuance of a zero-coupon bond.
The authorities are drafting amendments to the Competition Commission Act, enacted in 2012, to establish clearer criteria for identifying dominant market players across various sectors, according to officials.
Factory output in China grew at a faster rate than expected last month, official data showed Monday, weathering a brutal trade war with Washington.
Credible financial reporting is a matter of public confidence, yet in many cases, it has failed to meet expectations, especially in recent times. Debates and discussions have taken centre stage, with arguments and counterarguments being fervently exchanged. Let us revisit the fundamentals.
Markets appear to be writing off the latest Sino-American trade conflict as quickly as they priced it in. China’s benchmark CSI 300 index is up 1.4 percent this year, marking a full recovery from its sharp drop in early April after President Donald Trump announced a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods, which swiftly spiralled into triple-digit retaliatory levies. The latter has been cancelled and the former suspended for 90 days, leaving the official reciprocal charge at 10 percent, level with other countries.
Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to bar fund transfers by Nagad while keeping the mobile financial services available to customers.
