Business-Economy

April 26, 2025, 11:50 am

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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

Govt seeks urgent revenue boost

TDS Desk The recent political uproar and change of power have significantly impacted the country’s revenue sector. The financial sector is struggling to recover from the chaos left by the

Appointment of receivers further weakening industries

TDS Desk The appointment of receivers to industrial enterprises in Bangladesh, often as a response to various disputes, has frequently led to detrimental outcomes. Instead of recovering, many well-established industrial

Default loans hit record Tk2.85 lakh cr

Share of sour loans hit 16-year high of 16.93% TDS Desk Default loans in the banking sector hit Tk2.85 lakh crore for the first time in the country’s history by

How the success of combo offers reflects a shift in middle-class purchasing culture

TDS Desk Mukta, a resident of Agargaon, rarely buys beef for her family of two—herself and her husband—since their doctor advised them to limit red meat intake for health reasons.

Toll collection beyond deadline raises concerns

TDS Desk Despite recovering construction costs, tolls are still being collected from 26 bridges across the country, including the Meghna-Gumti, Shah Amanat (Karnaphuli), and Shambhuganj bridges. Although toll rates were

NBR Chairman vows tougher action against gold smuggling

UNB, Dhaka National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan has warned that tougher steps will be taken to address gold smuggling, streamline tax procedures and ensure fair pricing