5:36 am, Sunday, 8 November 2026

Ahsan H Mansur appointed as Bangladesh Bank governor

The interim government on Tuesday, appointed Ahsan H Mansur, a distinguished economist, as the new governor of the Bangladesh Bank.

Inflation, policy uncertainty key business challenges for Bangladesh: AmCham

American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh president Syed Ershad Ahmed identified unemployment, inflation, lack of adequate logistics and policy uncertainty

Proposed budget out of touch with economic realities: CPD

The Central for Policy Dialogue, an independent think tank, analysed the proposed budget for the financial year 2024-25, stating that

Bangladesh’s inflation rises to 9.89pc in May

Inflation in Bangladesh increased to 9.89 per cent in May from 9.74 per cent in April, reaching its highest level

Ration shops urged to aid RMG workers amid inflation

Labour leaders, factory owners and economists on Saturday called for the establishment of ration shops in industrial zones to assist

Bangladesh sees steady rise in potato prices

The price of potatoes has been steadily increasing in the kitchen markets of the capital city, Dhaka, amidst the peak

IMF lowers Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast to 5.7pc

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again adjusted its growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy, projecting a growth rate of

Trade growth likely to pick up in 2024 in spite of challenging environment

    The latest edition of the WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” foresees a gradual recovery in world merchandise

ADB forecasts 6.1pc GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY24

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects that Bangladesh’s economy will expand by 6.1 per cent in fiscal year 2023-24, driven

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