Business-Economy

May 12, 2025, 2:48 am

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Shahzadpur farmers demand permanent solution to protect crops from floods Gold price decreased by Tk1050 per bhori from Sunday Govt’s 5,238MW grid-tied solar push faces tepid response from investors Private banks post record profits, big losses Why fewer workers going to Italy despite potential job scope WB sees favouritism in digital bank licensing in BD 2 killed in Ctg road accidents Tarique pays tributes, wishes to all mothers around world, including Khaleda Zia ‘Building future of Bangladesh not possible by considering only current situation ’ 18 engineers dismissed from Rooppur nuclear project amid unrest

Business-Economy

Textile millers urge cenbank steps to clear $44m payment stuck in banks

TDS Desk: According to the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), the amount represents “Accepted/Matured” bills under 961 back-to-back letters of credit (LCs) opened with banks for export-oriented apparel factories in

Govt plans jobs for laid-off workers of 16 Beximco factories

TDS Desk: To facilitate this, the government will work in coordination with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza), and the Bangladesh

President seeks more Japanese investment in ICT, tourism sectors

TDS Desk: President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday sought more Japanese investment in tourism, information and communication technology (ICT), medical and all other emerging sectors in Bangladesh. He made the call

Consignment of 2,450 metric tonnes of Indian rice arrives at Darshana Port

TDS Desk: A consignment of 2,450 metric tonnes of rice imported from India has arrived in the country via Chuadanga’s Darshana Land Port. The rice, transported by rail, arrived at

Rice prices soar despite record Aman output

Who’s to blame TDS Desk: Rice prices remain volatile across mills, wholesale and retail levels, despite a record-breaking rice production in the country following the completion of the Aman paddy

Tax hikes: Govt chooses easy option, burdens public with addl. Tk12,270cr

TDS Desk: In a progressive tax system, individuals with higher incomes bear a larger tax burden, reducing income inequality by requiring wealthier individuals to contribute more. Conversely, regressive taxes impose