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 […]
Economy
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
A Powerful Start to January: Bangladesh Secures 736.61 Million USD in Remittances in Just 11 Days
Remittance into Bangladesh during the first 11 days of January 2025 stood at a whopping 736.61 million USD. That comes to
40 Luxury Cars, Including Rolls-Royce and BMW, Under Investigation for Tk500cr Duty Evasion
Currently, Bangladesh has 10–11 high-end Rolls-Royce automobiles; four of these would be imported as electric vehicles through Chattogram Port in
Forex Reserves Dip to $20B After Settling Nov-Dec ACU Payments
The current foreign exchange reserves, as determined by Bangladesh Bank, are $24.9 billion. After paying the Asian Clearing Union (ACU)
Bangladesh Breaks Wheat Import Record with 7.3 Million Tons in 2024, a 34% Growth
Bangladesh is recording a historic wheat import this year, importing a total of 7.3 million tons of wheat till now, which