Business-Economy

Exports dropped by 16.06pc in May

STAFF CORRESPONDENT: The country’s merchandise exports saw a 16.06% year-on-year decline in May, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). The overall earnings stood at $4.07 billion in May, which

Govt to procure 1 cargo LNG, 1 lakh MTs fertilizer, 6,000 MTs lentil

TDS DESK: The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for procuring one cargo LNG, one lakh metric tons of fertilizer and 6,000 metric tons of lentil to meet the growing

Inflation continues despite govt measures

TDS DESK: Although Bangladesh Bank and various quarters of the government have been giving hope of an inflation decrease, inflation cannot be reined in despite various measures. The overall rate

Inflation rises to 9.89pc in May, highest in 7 months

TDS DESK: Three days before the announcement of the national budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, one geared towards fighting rising prices, inflation has already risen to 9.89% in May

EID-UL-AZHA: Cowhide price Tk55-60 in Dhaka, Tk50-55 outside

TDS DESK: The government on Monday fixed the price of cowhide at Tk 55-60 per square feet in Dhaka city and Tk 50-55 outside of the capital. The decision was

Bhutan reduces SDF for Bangladeshi tourists

TDS DESK: The government of Bhutan has reduced sustainable development fees (SDF ) for Bangladeshi tourists. The Department of Tourism revised the policy, now Bangladeshi tourists will have to pay