Business-Economy

April 26, 2025, 5:21 pm

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‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025’ enlivens Hatirjheel, promotes tourism Rizvi demands action against ex-officials for aiding fascism, praises CEC’s election stance Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to fully implement CHT Peace Accord Gunfire exchanged on LoC as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Are traders earning Tk12 profit per litre of soybean oil? AL has no chance to do politics in country: Tuku N’ganj-Joydebpur electric train project may render MRT 4 unnecessary Slow pace in agricultural loan disbursement; experts find it alarming Rajshahi farmers predict bumper litchi production Mother, son killed in Satkhira road accident

Business-Economy

GCC buys Tk8.66cr mosquito-killing chemicals from fraud firms

TDS Desk Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) has been embroiled in a scandal involving the purchase of mosquito-killing chemicals worth Tk8.66 crore from fraudulent companies amid a deadly dengue outbreak which

VAT hike: Revenue boost or public burden?

TDS Desk Families across the country are bracing for a potential increase in their living costs, while businesses express deep concerns about the government’s plan to hike Value Added Tax

Export earnings grew nearly 12.84% in H1 of FY25 to reach $24.53 bn

TDS Desk Bangladesh’s merchandise exports experienced positive growth for the fourth consecutive month, increasing by 17.72% year-on-year in December, primarily driven by readymade garment (RMG) shipments. Export earnings grew 12.84%

Taka loses 12.72% value in 2024 as dollar strengthens

TDS Desk The Bangladesh Bank (BB) increased the US dollar exchange rate by Tk12 in 2024, resulting in a 12.72% depreciation of the local currency, the taka, over the year.

Sonali Bank reports profit growth despite 2024 being challenging year: MD

TDS Desk Sonali Bank Managing Director Shawkat Ali Khan said that despite 2024 being a challenging year for the banking sector, the institution has achieved significant growth. “Despite political instability

BD bags $50b in exports last year

TDS Desk Bangladesh’s exports hit $50 billion in 2024, powered by a sharp spiral in shipment in December, a positive news for the economy that has been facing several challenges