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Economy

100 Garment Factories Closed, 50,000 Workers Unemployed

Bangladesh’s garment industry, which contributes a major portion to export earnings, continues to face ongoing challenges, including labor unrest and

Market Players’ Role in Stock Volatility: Finance Adviser

Interim government finance adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that investors are not to blame for the volatility in the

Tera Partners USA Expresses Interest in Boosting Investment in Bangladesh Stock Market

Tera Partners USA is interested in increasing Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in Bangladesh’s stock market. The company has expressed its

Indian Rupee Falls to 85 Per Dollar for the First Time

The Indian rupee has continued to depreciate, hitting a historic low of 85.0675 against the US dollar on Thursday, December

IMF’s Fourth Tranche for Bangladesh: Board Meeting on February 5

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to present a proposal for releasing $645 million to Bangladesh under its ongoing

IMF Conditions Raise Reserves and Dollar Prices

To comply with IMF conditions, Bangladesh Bank has been increasing its foreign exchange reserves by purchasing dollars from commercial banks.

418 New Vehicles for Police: Cost Tk 190 Crore

The Bangladesh Police is set to receive 418 new vehicles, including five 2700cc jeeps, at a total cost of Tk

Inflated Growth Figures in Bangladesh: Real Reforms Are Crucial – Debapriya Bhattacharya

Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, a prominent economist, stated that Bangladesh remains trapped in the middle-income trap due to low productivity in

Ashulia Garment Factory Owners to Form Independent Platform

Worker unrest continues intermittently in garment factories in Savar’s Ashulia region despite concessions to previous demands. Authorities claim that new

Janata Bank’s Loan to Beximco: Legal Breach or Necessity?

Despite regulations prohibiting loans to defaulters or those exceeding single-borrower limits, Janata Bank is set to grant new loans to