Business-Economy

Airfares in Bangladesh: ‘Honey’ in dollars, ‘haggling’ in taka

TDS Desk In most countries, airfares and cargo rates are pegged to local currencies, insulating passengers and businesses from exchange rate fluctuations. But in Bangladesh, Biman Bangladesh Airlines continues to

Index marked downward trend last week as DSE lost 130.75 points

UNB Bangladesh’s stock market showed a downward movement last week as it lost 130.75 points and stable market to level 5198. The percentage change for the broad index was 1.70

Efforts underway to stabilise market ahead of Ramadan: Commerce Adviser

UNB Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has said that government efforts are going on to stabilise the prices of essential commodities, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan, urging media professionals

Indian visa curbs slash revenue earnings, trade at Benapole border

TDS Desk The number of passengers travelling to India via the Benapole International Checkpost has dropped markedly after India imposed restrictions on visas. This has led to a sharp decline

Entrepreneurship education project: Tk 935m financing awaits final govt approval

TDS Desk A Tk 935-million project to strengthen Bangladesh’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by enhancing entrepreneurship-education infrastructure and curricula at universities is awaiting the final nod from the government. With a theme

Shortage of daily essentials ahead of Ramadan

TDS Desk Ahead of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the import levels and stocks of some daily necessities are not in good shape. The import and stock of certain