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Economy

“Financial Blow: 31 Banks Lose Tk 3,600 Cr in Stock Rout”

Bangladesh Banks Lose Tk 3,600 Crore in Stock Market Woes Last year, thirty-one banks in Bangladesh collectively faced losses of

Tk 192 crore scam in farm project

The audit for the 2023–24 fiscal year, conducted by the audit team, raised 123 objections, amounting to BDT 1,925,185,834. Of

Vegetable prices soar, now 26% higher in markets

Vegetable and Fish Prices Keep Soaring, Straining Family Budgets Pointed gourd (potol), once considered a cheap and common vegetable, is

Profits Down, Banks Face Growing Challenges

Bangladesh’s Banking Sector Sees Net Profits Drop Sharply in 2024 The country’s banking sector suffered a significant decline in net

Prices Down Globally, Pressure Persists in Bangladesh

Global Prices Drop, But Bangladesh Struggles with High Inflation Prices of essential goods have fallen sharply in international markets, in

Major infrastructure boost: Tk 334.23b bridges coming by 2033

Bangladesh plans to build two significant bridges by 2032–2033, with a combined estimated cost of Tk 33,423 crore, aimed at

“A massive project valued at 6.2 trillion taka”

Govt finalizes plan to expand Dhaka–Chattogram highway into 10 lanes The government has approved a plan to upgrade the Dhaka–Chattogram

No need for Nagad or bKash to collect allowance, only registered SIM needed

Government Allowances Now Linked to NID-Registered SIM Cards From July 2025, all government social security allowances must be disbursed through

Bangladesh Bank reshapes Premier Bank’s board after governance failures

Bangladesh Bank Reshuffles Premier Bank Board Over Governance Concerns Bangladesh Bank has dissolved the board of directors of Premier Bank

Major lenders capture biggest share of deposits

While some banks in Bangladesh are facing challenges in returning money to their depositors, a handful of strong performers are