Business-Economy

Paul Krugman slams US tariffs on Bangladeshi clothing

TDS Desk: Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has criticised the imposition of high tariffs on imports of clothing from Bangladesh, calling it a wrong move. “Putting high tariffs on imports

NBR to chase TIN holders who fail to submit tax returns

Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken a move to go after 73 lakh Taxpayers Identification Number (TIN) holders who are not submitting their income tax returns.

Govt to procure 2 cargos LNG, 1.20cr liters soybean oil

Staff Correspondent: The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 2 cargos LNG, 1.20 crore liters of soybean oil and 50,000 metric tons of non-Basmati boiled rice to

Finance adviser hopes for resolving US tariff issue

Staff Correspondent: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday hoped for resolving US reciprocal tariff issue saying it would be a win-win situation for both the countries as Chief Adviser

Food inflation falls to 8.93pc in March, general inflation rises after dropping for 3 months

Staff Correspondent: Food inflation rate in the country had declined to 8.93% in March, which was 9.24% in the previous month. However, after three months of a downward trend in

March PMI points to slower economic growth in Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction. The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’