Bangladesh’s GDP Growth: Projected to Rank 5th in South Asia for FY 2024
The World Bank’s “Global Economics Prospects January 2025” report has ranked Bangladesh in the 5th position in the GDP growth standings […]
Economy
BR Requests Tk 125 Billion Development Budget for Next Fiscal Year
According to reports, the Bangladesh Railway (BR) is expected to request Tk 125.36 billion in order to carry out its
Experts Advise Government to Increase Remittance Incentive from 2.5% to 4%
The proposal was presented at a seminar titled “Measures to Increase Remittance Income,” held in the capital on 18 January
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
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
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
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