Business-Economy

Small investors’ woes in stock market not over yet

UNB, Dhaka Small investors in Bangladesh’s stock market remain trapped, with their woes persisting due to a lack of confidence, weak governance and economic instability, despite assurances from regulators of

Fruits getting space at luxury list for low-incomers

Imports of foreign fruits drops significantly, with businesses blaming stricter rules by the ousted AL govt TDS Desk Consumers are being compelled to remove fruits from their shopping lists due

WTO raises 2024 global trade growth projection to 2.7pc

TDS Desk The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has revised its growth projection for global merchandise trade in 2024 marginally upwards to 2.7 per cent, from the previous estimate of 2.6

Debt servicing to peak at $5.3b in FY27, remittance could provide cushion

Bangladesh’s external debt lies far below the threshold level and the government has adequate repayment capability TDS Desk Bangladesh’s foreign debt servicing amount, including principal and interest, will reach a

Six burned in gas explosion at Beximco’s ceramic factory in Gazipur

All six are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital’s emergency department Gazipur Correspondent Six people suffered burn injuries in an explosion and subsequent fire at the Shinepukur Ceramic Factory, owned

Kuakata Beach crowded with tourists amid Durga Puja holidays

The tourist influx has led to over 90pc occupancy in hotels and motels across the beach town Kuakata Correspondent Kuakata Beach in Patuakhali is experiencing a surge in tourist activity