Business-Economy

Govt debt nears Tk 20,00000cr

TDS Desk: The government’s total outstanding debt increased to nearly Tk 20 lakh crore by March 2025, intensifying the pressure of debt servicing on the national budget. The total debt

Loan tenure for Rooppur plant extended

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh has successfully got extended the Russian loan disbursement period for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant until 2027. The crucial agreement, formalised as “Protocol-2,” was signed on 14

Onion, chicken prices up; vegetables still costly due to rain

Staff Correspondent: After a prolonged period of stability, onion prices have started to rise in the market. Additionally, broiler chicken—whose prices had been declining recently—has also become costlier. Meanwhile, two

BD receives $1421m remittance in 16 days

Staff Correspondent: Expatriate Bangladeshis have sent approximately US$1421 in remittances during the first 16 days of July in the current fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank

S&P Global retains BD banking sector in high-risk category

TDS Desk: S&P Global Ratings, one of the world’s three major credit rating agencies, has retained Bangladesh’s banking sector in one of its highest risk categories in its midyear Banking

Islami Bank chairman resigns

Staff Correspondent: Md Obayed Ullah Al Masud has resigned as the chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, nearly 11 months after taking office. Islami Bank sources have confirmed the development