Business-Economy

World food price index falls near 3-year lows in January: FAO

The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in January to its lowest level in nearly three years, driven by declines in cereals and meat. International Desk: The Food

Govt to procure 1 cargo LNG, 60,000 MTs of fertilizer

Desk Report: The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some one cargo LNG and 60,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet the growing demands of the country. The approvals

Bangladesh apparel sector grapples with escalating price discrepancy and idle capacity

About 27.5% of factory capacity was unused in 2023, while owners foresee 38% idle capacity for the initial four months of 2024 Desk Report: A United States coalition of buyers

Titas gas dues 13 thousand crores

Desk Report: Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company owes about 13 thousand crores of bills to various public and private companies. The collection of gas bills by government companies is

Bangladesh lowers cash aid for exporters in 43 sectors

Desk Report: Bangladesh is scheduled to transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) list in 2026. To this end, a phased plan to reduce incentives on all types of exports

Bangladesh searching for new markets to export jute, leather products

The Ministry of Commerce will also monitor imports and attempt to increase production of necessities Desk Report: Bangladesh is searching out new international markets for exports, particularly for its jute