Business-Economy

ECNEC clears 10 projects involving Tk 9,333cr

TDS Desk: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 10 projects involving a total cost of Tk 9,333.58 crore. These included six new and four revised

Anomaly allegation over fuel distribution in North

Fear to create fresh anarchy in markets Rehennuma Tarannum Rifat Anger has spread out among the fuel traders especially agents and dealers of Padma and Meghna oil companies in northern

Commerce minister unhappy with high costs of living

TDS Desk: Responding to a question about the market situation six months after taking office, Muktadir said energy and electricity prices, lending rates, productivity, transport, and infrastructure all influence commodity

PM calls for broader tax net, people-friendly revenue system

UNB: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called for widening Bangladesh’s tax net rather than burdening existing taxpayers, stressing that a modern, digital data-driven and people-friendly revenue administration is essential

Finance Minister: Minimum 2 yrs needed to resolve power, gas crises

Identifying the prolonged lack of gas exploration as a major cause, Khasru shared that new gas exploration initiatives are now underway, alongside active efforts in solar and coal-based power generation

A Persistent Toll: Over 130 Deaths Since 2015 as Toxic Gas Kills 9 at Bangladesh Shipbreaking Yard

TDS Desk A toxic gas leak at a shipbreaking yard in southeastern Bangladesh has killed nine workers, bringing the industry’s persistent toll to over 130 deaths since 2015 and renewing