6:39 pm, Friday, 24 April 2026
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ADB forecasts 6.1pc GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY24

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects that Bangladesh’s economy will expand by 6.1 per cent in fiscal year 2023-24, driven

WTO forecasts global trade rebound in 2024 but warns of risks

Global merchandise trade is expected to gradually recover this year following a contraction in 2023, primarily driven by the lingering

Record Tk4.89 crore in tolls collected from Padma Bridge

A record amount of tolls was collected from the Padma Bridge within a 24-hour period on Tuesday, following its opening

Bangladesh’s inflation surges in March

Inflation ticked up in March after a slight easing in the previous month, offering no relief to consumers already grappling

Bangladesh and Brazil acknowledge trade potential in pharma, agriculture

Bangladesh and Brazil recognize the substantial trade potential between their nations, particularly in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, jute

Workers’ wages remain unpaid in 51pc factories

More than 51 percent of factories, totaling 4849 establishments, spanning various industries such as textiles and garments nationwide, have yet

Gold price reaches new high at Tk 1.17 lakh per bhari in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s jewelers  on Monday announced a rise in the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,507 per bhari (11.664 grams),

Bangladesh poised to reach upper-middle-income status by 2031: ICCB

With targeted actions and appropriate policies, followed by timely implementation to overcome key challenges, Bangladesh has the capacity to become

IFC to invest $30m in PRAN Group

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is injecting $30 million into Pran Dairy Limited and Habiganj Agro Limited, both integral parts

Gold price hits record high of Tk1,15824 a bhori in Bangladesh

The country’s jewellers on Saturday increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,751 a bhari (11.664 grams), setting the