9:48 am, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Economy

Lack of legal framework impairs caregiving sector potential: ILO

Bangladesh’s caregiving sector has the potential to create approximately seven million new jobs by 2035; however, inadequate investment and an

Long-term career prospects for female RMG workers at risk

Experts and labour rights campaigners on Monday said that the long-term career prospects for female workers in Bangladesh’s garment industry

BIMSTEC secretary general meets Prof. Yunus

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation secretary general Indra Mani Pandey on Monday met with

CA seeks increased Saudi investment in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged Saudi Arabia to increase its investments in Bangladesh, highlighting opportunities for enhanced

Law-and-order issues raise concerns among global buyers: ICCB

The International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh expressed concern over the current law-and-order issues, noting that these have prompted ‘adverse reactions’ from

Bangladesh Bank eases rules for commercial imports without LC

Bangladesh Bank on Thursday eased regulations for commercial imports, permitting industrial imports through contracts without the need for Letters of

High inflation, reduced employment worsen workers’ family welfare

High inflation and reduced employment have adversely affected family welfare in Bangladesh, particularly impacting workers in the industrial and services

Bangladesh slips 3 notches to 84th in GHI

Bangladesh’s position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has dropped by three places in 2024, indicating a worsening food security

WB lowers Bangladesh growth forecast to 4pc for FY25

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to grow 4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 due to the political uncertainties

Economy in contraction despite progress: PMI

The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index in September rose by 6.2 points from the previous month, reaching 49.7 indicating that the