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Bangladesh Investment Summit begins Monday
Business —6 April, 2025 20:47
The four-day ‘Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025’ will begin in the city from tomorrow showcasing the country's evolving investment opportunities…
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Chinese Exim Bank to support relocation of manufacturing plants in Bangladesh
Chairman of China Export-Import Bank Chen Huaiyu today said…

Palak-Sami syndicate active at Startup Bangladesh
Startup Bangladesh managing director Sami Ahmed, a closed ally…


4-day 'Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025' from April 7
The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 will be held from April 7 to 10 at InterContinental in the city, showcasing the country's evolving investment opportunities and economic reforms.…
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Bashir stresses on export diversification other than RMG
As Bangladesh's export trade is heavily dependent on apparel contributing the lion share of the country's export earnings, Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has strongly affirmed the…
Eid sales expected to hit Tk2 trillion reinforcing its economic might
The city of Dhaka awakens to the spirit of Eid, as its streets come alive with the dazzling glow of shopfronts, the rhythmic chatter of eager shoppers and the festive anticipation…

Gold prices reach record high ahead of Eid
The price of gold in Bangladesh has once again surged to a record high, just two days after the last adjustment. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by Tk 1,470 per bhori, reaching…

Govt reduces import duties on fruits for Ramadan
The government has reduced import duties on fresh fruits to keep prices affordable during the holy month of Ramadan. According to two notifications issued on March 16, the supplementary…

Concerns growing over Rooppur Nuclear Plant’s viability amid high costs
As the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant nears its expected commercial launch in early 2026, concerns are growing among energy experts over its financial viability, with many questioning…

Business in Bangladesh faces sluggish growth amid high costs: Experts
Bangladesh's economic growth has slowed in recent months due to high interest rates, expensive energy supply and political uncertainty, according to trade body leaders and economists.…

High-profile committee formed to review BB reserve heist
The interim government has formed a high-level committee, headed by Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, to review matters related to the 2016 Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist. A six-member…

BB halts fresh note exchange to remove fascist symbols
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has suspended the exchange of fresh notes for the public ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr as part of its initiative to introduce newly designed banknotes. In a directive…

Remittance inflow surges amid forex reserve crisis
Bangladeshi expatriates sent US $814.29 million in remittances in the first eight days of March, according to the latest update from Bangladesh Bank. Of this amount, $231.35 million…

Only an elected government can drive real economic growth: Abdul Awal Mintoo
Prominent businessman and BNP leader Abdul Awal Mintoo has said that a legitimately elected government is crucial for fostering real economic growth, as it remains accountable to people…

Former female employees protest against brutality of Grameenphone
Former female employees of Grameenphone have staged a protest, demanding the payment of their 5 percent penalty compensation and condemning the brutal crackdown by police on their…

Inflation, reforms, stability major challenges for Bangladesh’s new budget: Experts
Controlling inflation, implementing economic reforms and ensuring macroeconomic stability will be the biggest challenges for Bangladesh’s interim government in formulating the…

Exports surge to nearly $33b in eight months
Bangladesh’s export performance in February saw a slide from January, but there was a steady growth of 2.77 percent compared to February of the previous year. According to the…