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Economy

Second rice shipment from India arrives at Mongla

The second consignment of rice imported from India under an open tender arrived at Mongla Port on Saturday morning. Two

Titas Gas posts Tk711cr loss in H1 FY25

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, a state-owned company listed on the stock exchange, reported a substantial loss of Tk711

Barishal replaces Rangpur as the highest poverty-stricken division

Bangladesh’s poverty landscape has undergone a notable shift, with Barishal now recording the highest poverty rate among all divisions, surpassing

No final decision on allowances for government officials: Economic Advisor

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Economic Advisor, stated that no decision has been made regarding the provision of dearness allowances for government

The interim government bears the burden of power sector subsidies!

Over the last 15 years, the Hasina administration significantly expanded Bangladesh’s electricity generation capacity, often granting power plant licenses to

No under-the-table deals, follow the law

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Adviser to the Finance Ministry, called on businesses to pay taxes and VAT while assuring them that

Bangladesh Bank to Issue Tk 3,000 Crore Islamic Sukuk

The Bangladesh Bank has announced plans to issue the fifth government investment Sukuk, or Islamic bond, worth Tk 3,000 crore

IMF Pushes Back Bangladesh’s Fourth Loan Tranche

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delayed the disbursement of the fourth tranche of its loan program, amounting to $645

Bangladesh Targets New Billion-Dollar Garment Markets

The export of ready-made garments (RMG) to emerging and unconventional markets has been steadily increasing, even amidst both local and

National Revenue Board Cuts VAT on 10 Items

Within two weeks of raising Value Added Tax (VAT) and supplementary duties, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced