Business-Economy

March 7, 2025, 9:30 am

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Mirza Fakhrul returns home from hospital 2 killed in Jhenaidah road accidents RNPP likely to supply power from 2026 Inflation, reforms, stability key challenges: Experts UK keen to forge new climate partnerships with Bangladesh Election this year may be difficult for unrest, Nahid Eight eminent individuals to get Independence Award-2025 Tk10cr in illegal wealth: ACC files cases against Tipu Munshi, wife Irene Govt taking swift action against mob violence: Home Adviser View exchange meeting on OMS programme held in Sirajganj

Business-Economy

February sees 3rd-highest remittance inflow of $2.53b in history

Staff correspondent: In the recently concluded month of February, Bangladesh received $2.53 billion in remittances — which is the third-highest monthly inflow in the country’s history. The Bangladesh Bank released

Iftar essentials become costlier in Ramadan

Staff Correspondent: Essential iftar items are mostly selling at high prices across markets in Dhaka, adding to the financial burden of consumers. Items like lemons, cucumbers, and brinjals have seen

Installation of EFD mandatory at hotels, restaurants located on highways: NBR

Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to install Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) or Sales Data Controller (SDC) machines on a mandatory basis at VAT-eligible hotels and

Jamuna Chars turn to a ground of red chilli

Raaz Mostafa: Chilli farmers of different Chars (shoals) in the Jamuna river under Sirajganj district are expecting a good profit this year due to its bumper production and reasonable price.

Sonali Bangladesh UK disburses £2m dividend to shareholders

Staff Correspondent: Sonali Bangladesh UK Limited (SBUK) has distributed a £2 million dividend to its shareholders in Bangladesh – the Ministry of Finance and Sonali Bank – based on their

Cargo vessel from Pakistan set to arrive at Mongla port after 53 years

Staff Correspondent: For the first time since independence, a cargo vessel from Pakistan carrying rice is set to reach Monga seaport this week. The Pakistan fagged-carrier vessel-loaded with 25 metric