5:15 am, Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Economy

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 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

Banks’ profitability declines in Q2: BB report

Banks’ profitability declined in the December-end quarter, with both their return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) decreasing

IMF stresses reserves target to get third tranche of loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised meeting the target of the foreign exchange reserve set for March 2024 as

Shibli to be reappointed as BSEC chairman

Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam is set to be reappointed as chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for

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

Bank merger guideline issued

Board members and top executives of the banks and financial institutions that will see a merger will not be able