State minister vows full support for Muslin research, urges tech handover to entrepreneurs
State minister vows full support for Muslin research as Bangladesh works to revive the historic Dhaka Muslin industry through Futi Karpas cotton research
Economy
Bangladesh, IMF to work out details of loan proposal over next two weeks: Khosru
Bangladesh is set to enter another round of discussions with the International Monetary Fund as officials work to settle the…
Global tax avoidance reforms shifting how nations compete for foreign investment: IMF
Global tax avoidance reforms shifting how nations compete for foreign investment are changing the role of low corporate tax rates…
Bangladesh to see lowest GDP growth in South Asia, after Afghanistan: WB
Bangladesh is projected to record GDP growth of 3.4% in FY27, placing it near the bottom of South Asia’s growth…
Exporters seek clarity as EU supply-chain traceability guidelines remain pending
Exporters seek clarity as EU supply-chain traceability requirements move closer to implementation, with Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers seeking detailed
Payment bottlenecks, holiday lull hold back 24/7 customs services at ports
Chattogram and Dhaka customs facilities may now remain open around the clock, but many importers are still unable to take…
Private sector credit growth stays below 5% for six months
Bangladesh’s private sector credit expansion remained subdued at the end of August, extending a six-month period in which annual growth…
Poultry feed prices jump twice in a month as raw material costs rise 27%
Poultry farmers are facing renewed cost pressure after feed prices increased twice within a month, leaving many smaller operations to…
Gold prices cut again after two consecutive hikes
Gold buyers in Bangladesh will see lower rates from Friday after the Bangladesh Jewellers Association, widely known as Bajus, reduced…