Business-Economy

April 3, 2025, 7:36 am

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BNP’s central leadership lacks control at the local level: NCP Draft report on genocide case against Hasina submitted to prosecution ‘Government now well-established both economically and politically’ Draft of ‘Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance-2025’ prepared India’s parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments Army deployed as floodwaters breach embankment in Satkhira Khaleda Zia undergoes ‘complete health check-up in London Dispute of criminals behind Ctg double murder Bangladesh floats tenders to buy 3 spot LNG cargoes by mid-May Rumor Scanner detects 298 misinformation cases in March

Business-Economy

Bangladesh’s wholesale markets: Hidden forces still controlling prices

Staff Correspondent: Powerful syndicates are manipulating prices, controlling supply and influencing market trends, affecting both small businesses and consumers in the wholesale markets, and this is happening despite strict government

Sirajganj handloom workers in frenzy as Eid approaching fast

Staff Reporter: The Tant Palli (weaving village) of the district is buzzing with activity once again, bouncing back from the recent economic downturn. As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the villages are experiencing

Jewellery shops see Eid sales decline amid soaring gold prices

Staff Correspondent: Jewellery sales have taken a hit this Eid as soaring gold prices make ornaments less affordable for many buyers. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) recently raised gold prices

Remittance inflow shoots up by 79pc to $2.25b in first 20 days of March

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s remittance inflow witnessed a remarkable year-on-year growth of a whopping 78.57% to $2.25 billion in the first 20 days of the ongoing March. Last year, the country

Govt works to establish fair, business-friendly tax structure: NBR Chairman

Staff Correspondent: National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday said the government is working to establish a tax structure that is free from discrimination, facilitates

BB moves to reshape troubled banks

Staff Correspondent: Initiatives are underway to enhance Bangladesh Bank’s authority in resolving troubled banks and stabilizing the financial sector, officials said. Several weak banks are deteriorating further due to liquidity