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Economy

Gold Jewelry Worth 2.1 Million Taka Seized at Chattogram Airport

Md. Abu Zahed sent baggage via air cargo on a flight from Dubai, declaring it contained cosmetics. On Tuesday night

The Mystery Behind Candidates’ Low Valuation of Property and Gold

Just one day after pushing prices to an all-time peak, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced another increase in

12kg LPG Cylinder Price Set at Tk 1,306

The retail price of privately supplied liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 4.42 per kilogram at the consumer

LPG Vanishes Even at Higher Prices

Despite claims of supply shortages, LPG is still available at inflated prices—even though selling above the approved rate is illegal.

Savings Certificate Profit Rates Reduced Again

The profit rates on national savings certificates have been reduced once again within a six-month interval. The Internal Resources Division

Bangladesh High Commissioner Summoned in Delhi After Tea Invitation.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, M. Riaz Hamidullah, for a meeting described

Torn Notes 90% Intact Eligible for Full Value

Bangladesh Bank Issues New Policy for Torn, Damaged, and Defective Banknotes Customers can now receive the full value of a

Bangladeshis Among 18 Crew Held by Iran After Gulf of Oman Tanker Seizure

Iranian authorities arrested 18 crew members, including Bangladeshis, after they seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman on

Bangladesh Stable but Strained by Budget and Inflation Pressures

A government report released today says Bangladesh’s economy is navigating a difficult period, marked by low reserves, weak investor sentiment,

New 500-Taka Banknote to Hit the Market on Thursday

A redesigned 500-taka banknote will begin circulating tomorrow. Bangladesh Bank announced that the first batch will be available from its