Business-Economy

From orchard to global snack: C’nawabganj now process dry mango

C’nawabganj Correspondent: In the sun-drenched orchards of Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, a quiet revolution is ripening – not on the trees, but in a small processing unit where the humble mango is

Forex reserves stand at $30.81b: BB

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have stood at US$30.81 billion. But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual

Rising rice prices push food inflation higher

Staff Correspondent: Rice prices in Bangladesh continue to exert significant pressure on food inflation as well as overall inflation, according to the latest economic update by the General Economics Division

Govt moves to clear Rooppur dues to Russia after US waiver

Staff Correspondent: The government is preparing to clear its overdue payments to Russia for the Rooppur Nuclear Power plant following a temporary waiver from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Exports to India rise despite restrictions

TDS Desk: Despite India imposing various restrictions, Bangladesh’s export earnings from the country increased in July. However, the situation is different in different sectors. Exports of ready-made garments, plastics and

BD capitalizes scope in US market as India faces 50pc tariff

TDS Desk: Bangladesh is set to capitalise on a major shift in US trade dynamics after the United States imposed a 50% tariff on a range of Indian goods –