Business-Economy

Now US could collect over $1 bn in tariffs from Bangladeshi goods: CPD study

Staff Correspondent: The United States could collect over $1 billion in tariffs on Bangladeshi goods if additional tariffs are implemented as the US imports 1,208 items from Bangladesh, while Bangladesh

RMG exports: Traditional markets drive 10.84pc YoY rise in July-March of FY25

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports posted a robust 10.84% year-on-year growth during the July-March period of FY2024–25, reaching $30.25 billion, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). This

Banks’ CSR spending declines by 33pc, blame goes to loan scams

TDS Desk: Banks’ spending on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives dropped by 33 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, following a loan disbursement scam that shook the sector.

High-level delegation to visit US next week: Commerce Adviser

Staff Correspondent: A high-level delegation will visit the United States next week to hold talks over Washington’s recent counter-tariff measures, said Commerce Adviser SK Bashir Uddin on Wednesday. The delegation

Govt to purchase 6 spot LNG cargoes to feed power plants this summer

Staff Correspondent: To meet the growing electricity demand in May, the Energy Division has taken an aggressive step by importing six LNG cargoes from the spot market – significantly higher

Russia extends Rooppur loan repayment by 2 years, waives $164m penalty

Staff Correspondent: Russia has agreed to ease loan conditions, relieving Bangladesh from a $164 million penalty for delayed instalments on a $500 million loan used for the feasibility study of