Business-Economy

Surpass production of onion leads to price fall

TDS Desk: Price of the newly harvested onion has declined significantly after the farmers and traders had secured higher prices of the essential spice item in the country throughout the

Defaulted loans may exceed Tk6 lakh cr

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Husne Ara Shikha has said “Previously, data on defaulted loans was concealed. Now, we are making an effort to disclose all information publicly. Currently, it

Another forex volatility feared

TDS Desk: Repeated moves by the central bank to rein in foreign currency market manipulators has failed to provide adequate relief over the course of history, and the moves taken

Gas price hike likely to hit industrial growth

TDS Desk: The Petrobangla’s proposal to hike gas prices for new factory supply lines and for additional use by factories would crimp production line expansion, fears Professor Dr Mustafizur Rahman,

Higher VAT to add pressure on industries

TDS Desk: Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the interim government’s decision to increase VAT on 65 items—including medicine, powdered milk, biscuits, juice, fruits, soap, and sweets—midway through

‘Made in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025’ to kick off on June 15 in Brazil

Staff Correspondent In a bid to promote exportable goods, diversify markets, strengthen bilateral trade, and facilitate networking in Latin America—particularly in Brazil—the Brazil Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BBCCI)