Bangladesh to Import 7 Lakh Tonnes of Rice
“The cost of living has increased due to various reasons in the last few years, and in the meantime, due […]
Economy
RMG exports reach $38.48b in 2024
As evidence of the industry’s continued prosperity, Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports reached an astounding $38.48 billion in 2024. Remaining
Restaurant VAT Reduced to 5%: NBR Listens to Public Demands
The NBR (National Board of Revenue) has decided to reduce the restaurant VAT rate from 15% to 5% to avoid
Bangladeshis International Credit Card Transactions, USA Ranks First
Dhaka, January 16, 2025- As of November of 2024, the Americans are the top international credit card users turning to
After Beximco Factories Closures, Govt Steps Up to Secure Jobs for Affected Workers
At a recent meeting of the advisory group tasked with supervising the issue, the government decided to provide alternative job
Bhola-Khulna Gas Pipeline: BDT 4,500 Crore Project to Solve Energy Shortages
The government is working on a mega project to develop a 205km pipeline linking Bhola and Khulna at a cost of
Bangladesh Signs Rice Import Deal with Pakistan, Targeting Price Stability
In an important step to rein in soaring rice prices, a bilateral agreement to import non-basmati white rice, widely known as
Government Cuts BDT 49,000 Crore from ADP to Tackle Project Delays Amid Political Instability
The government has therefore decided to cut the Annual Development Programme (ADP) budget by BDT 49,000 crore, or 18.49% and because
Social Islami Bank’s Costly Conference Blocked by Central Bank
Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL), with a budget of around Tk1.5 crore, intended to host its business conference at a
Imports of Ramadan Essentials Increase, Prices to Remain Stable
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) said that the prices of the majority of Ramadan-related basic commodities, whose demand