Economy

Economy

Fix internal problems hurting factories

The readymade garment (RMG) sector is grappling with a range of internal challenges, including rising interest rates, soaring energy costs, and unreliable gas and electricity supplies, all of which are taking a heavy toll on productivity and profitability.

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BBS to launch quarterly index for service sector growth

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is set to introduce a Quarterly Index of Service Production in a bid to measure the short-term growth of Bangladesh’s service sector—now the dominant contributor to GDP.

8h ago

Govt sets benchmark power tariff for coal-fired plants

The government has fixed the power tariff at Tk 8.45 ($0.766) per kilowatt-hour for the coal-fired Matarbari 1,200MW Ultra Super Critical Power Plant. 

8h ago

Local handset production drops as grey market expands

Handset production in Bangladesh declined significantly in the first quarter of 2025 as the grey market continued to dominate the domestic market.

8h ago

Govt drafting policy for tax exemptions

The interim government of Bangladesh is drafting a tax exemption policy, prohibiting both the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) from allowing tax exemptions.

8h ago

Fiscal fragility weakens economic recovery

Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of recovery after two years of sustained macroeconomic stress.

8h ago

BSRM posts 53% profit growth in Q3

Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills (BSRM) reported a significant increase in profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.

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MTB recommends stock dividend as profit rises 10%

Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) saw its profit rise in 2024, driven by steady growth across its operations. The bank has recommended a 10 percent stock dividend to strengthen its capital base and sustain business expansion.

8h ago

MTB recommends stock dividend as profit rises 10%

Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) saw its profit rise in 2024, driven by steady growth across its operations. The bank has recommended a 10 percent stock dividend to strengthen its capital base and sustain business expansion.

8h ago

BSRM posts 53% profit growth in Q3

Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills (BSRM) reported a significant increase in profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.

8h ago

Fiscal fragility weakens economic recovery

Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of recovery after two years of sustained macroeconomic stress.

8h ago

Govt drafting policy for tax exemptions

The interim government of Bangladesh is drafting a tax exemption policy, prohibiting both the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) from allowing tax exemptions.

8h ago

Local handset production drops as grey market expands

Handset production in Bangladesh declined significantly in the first quarter of 2025 as the grey market continued to dominate the domestic market.

8h ago

Govt sets benchmark power tariff for coal-fired plants

The government has fixed the power tariff at Tk 8.45 ($0.766) per kilowatt-hour for the coal-fired Matarbari 1,200MW Ultra Super Critical Power Plant. 

8h ago

BBS to launch quarterly index for service sector growth

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is set to introduce a Quarterly Index of Service Production in a bid to measure the short-term growth of Bangladesh’s service sector—now the dominant contributor to GDP.

8h ago

Fix internal problems hurting factories

The readymade garment (RMG) sector is grappling with a range of internal challenges, including rising interest rates, soaring energy costs, and unreliable gas and electricity supplies, all of which are taking a heavy toll on productivity and profitability.

8h ago

Tax officials protest at NBR headquarters over draft revenue law

Several hundred tax and customs officials staged a demonstration at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) headquarters in Dhaka today, demanding revisions to a draft ordinance that proposes dividing the board into two separate divisions and allowing top appointments from outside the revenue cadre.

9h ago

Banglalink raises data, voice and bundle volumes by up to 25%

Banglalink has launched a new range of data packages, increasing the volume of data, voice minutes, and bundle allocations by up to 25 percent..Customers can now get 20 percent more data, 22 percent more voice minutes, and expanded bundle volumes under the updated plans, the third-largest

10h ago