11:52 am, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Economy

DCCI calls for stronger monitoring, austerity to tackle inflation

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to enhance market monitoring to curb inflation and

Next govt must continue financial reforms, recover laundered money: governor

Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday called for the next government to continue the ongoing reforms in the

BB projects sluggish 4-5pc growth for FY25

The Bangladesh Bank has projected sluggish economic growth of 4-5per cent for FY25, citing multiple challenges. In its monetary policy

World Bank vice-president for South Asia arrives in Dhaka

The World Bank vice-president for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser, arrives in Dhaka on Saturday for a four-day visit.

Current business policy stifles investment, industrial growth: Hatem

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President Mohammad Hatem on Saturday blamed the current business policy for the stagnation

Gold price hits record tk 1.45 lakh per bhori

The price of gold in Bangladesh has surged once again, reaching an all-time high. The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association has announced

How reskilling for AI can unlock new and better jobs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance job quality, create new roles, and elevate the value of uniquely human

Govt to permanently close 12 Beximco companies

The government has decided that all the 12 laid-off companies within Beximco Industrial Park would be permanently closed and the

Top UAE companies announce plans to invest in Bangladesh

Two major companies in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Masdar, unveiled plans on Tuesday to invest

NBR revises VAT on 9 items amid backlash

Facing widespread backlash, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has rolled back recent tax increases on nine essential goods and