1:51 am, Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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CPD proposes national minimum wage with education-linked framework
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Sunday proposed several reforms to improve workers’ welfare, including the establishment of a
Consumers to pay more for clothing as VAT hike takes effect
Garments, a basic human necessity, are set to become more expensive in the local market as the government moves forward
VAT, SD raised on 100 items amid inflation concerns
The interim government on Thursday issued two ordinances that raised Value Added Tax (VAT) and imposed supplementary duties on over
Inflation eases in Dec, yet remains in double digits
The rate of inflation eased slightly in December but remained above the double digit level for the third consecutive month.
CA asks BEPZA to enhance Bangladesh’s global promotion
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday directed the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to actively promote Bangladesh internationally
Doulat Mala elected ERF president, Kashem general secretary
The Financial Express special correspondent Doulat Akter Mala has been elected as president of the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) for
DIFE presents 11-point labour reform proposal
The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) on Tuesday presented an 11-point reform proposal, including raising penalties for
Bangladesh named The Economist’s country of the year 2024 for toppling tyrant
The Economist, a renowned British weekly magazine, has named Bangladesh the ‘Country of the Year’ for 2024 recognising the the
High inflation pushes 1.78 crore people into poverty or vulnerability
The erosion of purchasing power caused by high inflation between 2022 and 2024 has significantly deepened poverty and vulnerability, driving
Chevron eyes new gas exploration in Bangladesh
US energy giant Chevron is set to invest in new gas exploration projects in Bangladesh to strengthen the country’s energy
