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Palak-Sami syndicate active at Startup Bangladesh

Business —26 March, 2025 10:32

Startup Bangladesh managing director Sami Ahmed, a closed ally of previous Awami League government, has allegedly involved in allocating fund to innovators…

Palak-Sami syndicate active at Startup Bangladesh

Gold prices reach record high ahead of Eid

The price of gold in Bangladesh has once again surged to a record…

Gold prices reach record high ahead of Eid
Govt reduces import duties on fruits for Ramadan

The government has reduced import duties on fresh fruits to…

Govt reduces import duties on fruits for Ramadan

Concerns growing over Rooppur Nuclear Plant’s viability amid high costs

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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…

Govt spares more essential items from VAT during Ramadan

Govt spares more essential items from VAT during Ramadan

The government has exempted production-and-business-level value-added tax on some daily necessities in the public interest during the Ramadan.   In order to strengthen Bangladesh's…

Expatriates remit $18.49b in eight months

Expatriates remit $18.49b in eight months

Bangladeshi expatriates sent $2.52 billion in remittances in February 2025, marking a 25 percent year-on-year growth compared to February 2024, when the figure stood at $2.02 billion.…

Date prices drop by Tk100 to Tk400 per kg

Date prices drop by Tk100 to Tk400 per kg

Consumers have expressed satisfaction over the declining prices of dates, following an import volume that has doubled compared to market demand ahead of Ramadan. On Saturday, the lowest…

Biman struggles with loss-making routes

Biman struggles with loss-making routes

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the country's flag carrier, has been facing prolonged financial losses on multiple routes, primarily due to inadequate feasibility studies and political…

Grameenphone sues 29 former employees for protesting

Grameenphone sues 29 former employees for protesting

Grameenphone, a unit of Telenor in Bangladesh, has filed a case against 29 former employees who have been protesting for the past two months, demanding reinstatement and other benefits.…