Business-Economy

Economists eyeing to alternative apparel market

TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s apparel sector is combating a significant downturn as US tariffs continue to rise. Exports have dropped for two consecutive months, declining by 5.66% in September and 4.75%

No alternative of favorable environment for investment

TDS Desk: The working-age population in the country is expanding steadily, yet job creation is failing to keep up. Consequently, the number of unemployed and underemployed individuals is climbing sharply.

Businesses raise oil prices sans govt knowledge: Commerce Adviser

Staff Correspondent: Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Tuesday said businesses have increased edible oil prices without the government’s approval, which is beyond their authority. “The government has not raised

Banks racing to fill Islamic banking void

TDS Desk: Conventional banks go jockeying to seize switching clientele through unconventional Islamic-banking operations as a vast market emerges as spinoffs from merger of five financially weakened shariah-based lenders, sources

100-year-old Panchlia Gamcha market gains popularity

Staff Reporter: As dawn breaks over Panchlia in Sirajganj, men balancing bundles of woven Gamcha on their heads hurry past shouting prices and traders from far-flung districts bargain in quick,

Edible oil prices surge amid talks with commerce ministry

TDS Desk: Wholesale and retail prices of key edible oils have risen sharply in Bangladesh, with soybean and palm oil seeing notable hikes following renewed negotiations between traders and the