Gold prices rise in the global market due to the Israel-Iran conflict
Gold and silver markets are once again seeing an uptick in prices amid military tensions between Israel and Iran, global […]
Economy
Long Eid Holidays Slow Down Bangladesh’s Economy, Say Business Experts
Government offices, ports, factories, and banks all shut for 10 days During the 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday, almost all sectors of
Bank Deposits Increased by Tk 40,000 Crore in 3 Months
Huge Growth in Bank Deposits In the first three months of 2025, deposits in the country’s banking sector increased by
Bangladesh’s Foreign Currency Reserves Cross $26 Billion
Total Reserve Now Over $26 Billion Bangladesh’s total foreign currency reserve has now crossed $26.06 billion, according to the Bangladesh
Remittance Hits Over $600 Million in Just First 3 Days of June
In the first three days of June 2025, Bangladeshi expatriates sent $604 million in remittance to the country. According to
How Your 100 Taka Contributes: A Look at the National Budget
Discover how every 100 Taka contributes to Bangladesh’s national budget, funding salaries, development, subsidies, debt servicing, and essential public services.
Bangladesh’s Export Income Rises by 11.45% in May
After a slow April, Bangladesh’s export earnings saw a strong recovery in May 2025. According to a recent report by
Metro Rail Budget Increase 3X in 2025–26: A Bold Move Amid Cuts
The Metro Rail Budget for 2025–26 has nearly tripled, making it a rare standout in a year of spending cuts.
Drop in Primary Education Budget, Increase for Madrasa Sectors
The government of Bangladesh is set to unveil a proposed national budget of Tk 7,90,000 crore for the fiscal year
Smokers Hit Hard: 2025–26 Budget Targets Cigarettes with Steep Tax Surge
The 2025–26 Bangladesh budget proposes higher taxes on cigarettes, aiming to curb tobacco use and protect public health, despite economic