Business-Economy

Bangladesh’s gold price exceeds global market prediction

Staff Correspondent: The latest hike in gold prices in Bangladesh has pushed the precious metal’s value beyond levels anticipated from global market trends. On Sunday, high-quality 22-carat gold was being

Govt plans Tk1,019cr automation project to curb tax evasion, boost revenue

Staff Correspondent: To modernise tax administration and increase revenue, the government is set to launch a Tk1,019 crore project aimed at fully digitising the National Board of Revenue (NBR), with

Expatriates sent $1.78 billion in remittances in first 19 days of April

Staff Correspondent: The strong inflow of remittances has continued into April, with expatriates sending $1.78 billion in the first 19 days of the month. This follows a record-breaking $3.29 billion

BD seeks to boost air cargo capacity after India ends transshipment

TDS Desk: Following India’s decision to revoke the transshipment facility for Bangladeshi exports, the interim government is accelerating efforts to strengthen independent air cargo operations and sustain export momentum. The

Overall progress of Bangladesh’s economy satisfactory: Salehuddin

Staff Correspondent: The overall progress and achievement of Bangladesh’s economy are satisfactory, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Saturday (April 19). He said, “Bangladesh has struggled for more than 53

Bangladeshi credit card use in India nosedives

Staff Correspondent: Bangladeshi credit cardholders’ transactions in India have dropped dramatically. In February of this year, spending fell to only Tk 290 million, which is a 73.15 percent decrease compared