Business-Economy

Janata Bank struggles while Sonali recovers

TDS Desk: Among the four state-run banks, the financial health of Janata Bank has deteriorated rapidly over the years due to massive loan irregularities and scams, while Sonali Bank is

Onion prices still high despite imports, fresh arrivals

TDS Desk: After import clearance, Indian onions have been entering the country daily through various land ports. Consumers expected that higher external supply would bring prices down. Instead, the opposite

3 issues decided to resolve NBR stalemate

Staff Correspondent: Three issues were decided at the two-and-a-half-hour-long dialogue with revenue department top officials on Thursday evening, to resolve impasse caused by the ongoing movement under the banner of

SMEs deserve more, get less

TDS Desk: It’s been over two decades since the term SME—small and medium enterprises—began making rounds in seminars, policy discussions, and development plans in Bangladesh. In that time, an SME

Directors’ assets may be sold to settle policyholder dues

Staff Correspondent: The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has finalised a draft of the Insurance Resolution Ordinance 2025, which would grant the regulator sweeping powers to declare financially troubled

Bangladesh receives fourth and fifth tranches of IMF loans

TDS Desk: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed the fourth and fifth tranches of its loan agreement with Bangladesh, amounting $1.33 billion. In addition, Bangladesh’s reserves have crossed $30