Business-Economy

Ctg customs revenue up 11pc in 8 months of FY25

Staff Correspondent: Despite political instability, Chattogram Customs House, the country’s largest customs station, has collected Tk 48,271 crore in revenue in eight months of the fiscal year 24-25, showing a

Troubled banks seek additional liquidity support

Staff Correspondent: Several financially strained banks have sought additional liquidity support from Bangladesh Bank to meet the surge in cash withdrawals ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to central bank sources, at

Summer power crisis looms as renewable lags

Staff Correspondent: As summer approaches, the sweltering heat of Chaitra looms over Bangladesh, pushing both public life and agricultural fields to their limits. With rising temperatures, the demand for electricity

NPLs in S Alam-controlled banks under Hasina jumps by Tk86,000cr in Jul-Dec

Staff Correspondent: Non-performing loans (NPLs) in eight banks, including Islami Bank, controlled by S Alam Group during the Awami League regime, have risen by Tk86,347 crore in six months through

On duty traffic constable assaulted by footpath grabbers, 3 held

Shirajul Islam Shishir: An on duty traffic constable came under attack by some footpath grabbers, while he was trying to make the busiest road free from traffic congestion at Boro

Lending 27pc to CMSMEs made a must-do for banks

Staff Correspondent: A latest regulatory move makes it a must-do for banks and nonbanks to lend minimum 27 per cent of their credits to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises,