12:25 pm, Sunday, 26 October 2025

Factory-filed cases against 48,000 workers withdrawn

The government has withdrawn cases against 48,000 workers previously filed by factory owners, labour and employment adviser M Sakhawat Hossain

ADB forecasts 5pc GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY26

Bangladesh’s economy is projected to regain momentum in the next financial year, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to

Bangladesh inflation hits 37-month low, but price pressures persist

Bangladesh’s inflation rate slowed to its lowest level in more than three years in August 2025, offering a measure of

Bangladesh faces mounting economic challenges despite signs of stabilisation: PRI 

Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of stabilisation following months of turbulence, but persistent inflation, stalled investment, financial sector fragility,

Inflation drops to 8.48 per cent, lowest in 27 months

Inflation in Bangladesh has dropped below 9 per cent for the first time in 27 months, according to data released

World Bank estimates Bangladesh’s growth at 3.3pc in FY25

Bangladesh’s economy experienced a marked slowdown in the financial year 2024–25, with GDP growth estimated to have fallen to 3.3

Inflation declines for 5th straight month in April

Bangladesh’s inflation rate eased for the fifth consecutive month in April, offering cautious optimism despite the fact that price pressures

Inflation eases to 9.34pc in February as food prices drop

Bangladesh’s overall inflation rate eased further to 9.34 per cent in February, driven by a decline in food prices in

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

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