Business-Economy

Over 65 lakh rawhides likely to waste

Staff Correspondent: This year’s Eid-ul-Azha once again highlighted both the vast potential and ongoing inefficiencies of Bangladesh’s leather industry, with over 65 lakh rawhides reportedly going to waste. While a

Private sector credit growth remains below 8pc for 6 consecutive months

Staff Correspondent: Despite a few fluctuations, private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has maintained a downward trend since the fall of the Awami League government in the wake of the

BD becomes fastest-growing apparel exporter to US

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing apparel exporter to the United States with the highest 29.34-percent year-on-year growth among its major peers during the first four months of 2025.

Kitchen markets see limited activity so far

Staff Correspondent: The kitchen markets in the capital have yet to resume activities in full swing due to the extended Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Most of the shops were closed even on

Rawhides being sold at highest rate since last 10 years: Bashir

Staff Correspondent: Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin on Tuesday said that rawhides of sacrificial animals during this Holy Eid ul Azha are being sold at the highest rate this time

Mango trade picks up in Rajshahi after Eid break

Rajshahi Correspondent: Mango trading has started gaining pace again in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon following the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. With the arrival of popular seasonal varieties like Langra, Khirsapat, Himsagar and