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Bangladesh recorded more than $1.12 billion in remittance inflows during the first 10 days of January, maintaining strong momentum in ReadMore..
Bangladesh receives first US corn Shipment in 8-yr
Bangladesh on Wednesday received its first shipment of US corn since 2018, consisting of 57,855 metric tonnes of yellow corn.
Govt to import 180,000mt of diesel from India
The government has decided to import 180,000 metric tons of diesel from India’s state-owned Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) for the
LPG crisis artificial, stern action to be taken: Ministry
The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said on Sunday that there is no shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
CAB urges govt action to curb rising LPG, sugar, edible oil prices
Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has urged the government to take immediate action to rein in what it described as
Political stability crucial for economic recovery before election: DCCI
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has warned that political uncertainty ahead of Bangladesh’s national election could threaten economic
NEIR uncovers massive use of clone, fake IMEI phones across networks
The newly launched National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) has uncovered a disturbing scale of clone and counterfeit mobile phone usage
NBR introduces Shipping Agent Licensing Rules, 2025
The National Board of Revenue has issued Shipping Agent Licensing Rules, 2025 to streamline maritime trade and enhance transparency. According
Month-long 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair kicks off
The curtain rose on the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) on Saturday as Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin formally
NBR adds 131,000 new VAT payers in Dec through nationwide drive
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) registered 131,000 new value-added tax (VAT) payers in December through a special nationwide campaign
Biman posts Tk 785.21cr net profit in FY 25
National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines reported a net profit of Tk 785.21 crore in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking
Forex reserves stand at US$33.18b
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have stood at US$ 33.18 billion, reports BSS. But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Record 17,387 containers handled at Mongla Port in 6 months
Mongla Port, the country’s second-largest seaport, handled a record 17,387 TEUs of containers by 28 container vessels during the first
Depositors begin withdrawing funds from 5 merging banks
Depositors of five troubled Islamic banks began withdrawing their funds on Thursday, marking the first step in a mega merger
Transfer of depositors’ accounts in 5 banks to Sammilito Bank likely next week
The process of the transfer of bank accounts of depositors of five Islamic banks now being merged into -the newly
Prices of lentils and chickpeas drop Tk 10-15 per Kg
After onion and potato, Prices of lentils and chickpeas are on decline in the arket. Their prices decreased by Tk
Bangladesh launches Tk 500cr project to turn haor fallow lands into productive farmland
Bangladesh has embarked on a landmark agricultural initiative aimed at converting vast stretches of fallow haor lands into cultivable fields,
Japan’s cabinet approves record $785b budget, vows to keep debt in check
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet on Friday approved a record $785 billion budget for the next fiscal year, aiming
Bholaganj Land Port inaugurated in Sylhet
After a long wait, Bholaganj Land Port, the 24th land port of the country in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet, has
Pangaon to be handed over to foreign operator in January
After years of losses, the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (ICT) in Keraniganj, under the Chattogram Port Authority, is finally set
Prime Bank signs payroll agreement with Fame Group
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a payroll agreement with Fame Group at the bank’s corporate office in Dhaka. Under
Foreign debt declines by $1.45bn in three months
Bangladesh’s foreign debt declined by $1.45 billion in the July-September quarter. The country’s total outstanding external debt stood at $112.12
WB approves $150.75m to increase employment, income opportunities
The World Bank has approved $150.75 million to help Bangladesh scale up support to create employment opportunities for the low-income
China simplifies short-term visa process
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has relaxed requirements for short-term visa applicants. Until 31 December next year, applicants for short-term
Govt initiates Tk 35,465.14cr big move to modernise ERL
The government has initiated a big move to modernise and expand Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) with a view to strengthening
JBCCI welcomes agreement on Bangladesh-Japan EPA
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) has welcomed the announcement that the Governments of Bangladesh and Japan have
BSC achieves highest profit in its 54-year history: Shipping adviser
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), the state flag carrier, has achieved a record net profit of Tk306.56 crore in the fiscal
Bangladesh to secure duty free entry of 7,379 products into Japan
Bangladesh is poised to secure duty free access for 7,379 products in the Japanese market once the Bangladesh Japan Economic
BCI holds 39th AGM, focused on power supply, tax reforms
The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) was held at the BCI boardroom recently with
Country’s economy moving towards stability: BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said the country has successfully overcome a difficult economic phase and
AI-based platform Kagoj.ai launched
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform for the Bangla language, ‘Kagoj.ai’, has been launched. At the same time, a new Bangla
