Business-Economy

Remittances grow 22% to record nearly $27b in 2024

TDS Desk: According to data from the Bangladesh Bank, remittances through formal channels totalled $26.67 billion from January to 28 December, an increase of about $4.7 billion from $21.92 billion

Outlook: Global Economy 2025

TDS Desk: Several economists and think-tank generally foresee the global economy to remain resilient despite significant challenges in the coming 2025 while the inflation will ease further. But global financial

3-furniture factories gutted in Ctg

TDS Desk: Three furniture factories were gutted at the North Katly CDA residential area under Akbar Shah Police Station in the city early Monday. The fire originated from a furniture

Inflation pressure hit people hard

TDS Desk: Inflation crisis has pushed millions into financial distress in the country in the outgoing year, with soaring food prices and stagnant incomes leaving families struggling to afford basic

Foreign loan disbursements drop as repayments increase

TDS Desk: Bangladesh is facing a significant shift in its foreign financing landscape, with a sharp decline in both foreign loan commitments and disbursements during the first five months of

How 3 governors aided irregularities in banking sector

TDS Desk Following the ouster of the Awami League regime, one of the main tasks for the interim government was to reform the banking sector as it had suffered the