Business-Economy

Matarbari power tariff set to be Tk8.45 per unit – 60pc lower than Rampal

Staff Correspondent: In a major breakthrough in bulk power tariff restructuring, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has managed to bring down the per-unit cost of electricity from the 1,200MW

ECNEC approves 16 projects worth Tk 242.4 bn

TDS Desk: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Sunday approved 16 projects with an overall estimated cost of Tk 242.4 billion. Of the total cost of

Bangladesh’s gold price exceeds global market prediction

Staff Correspondent: The latest hike in gold prices in Bangladesh has pushed the precious metal’s value beyond levels anticipated from global market trends. On Sunday, high-quality 22-carat gold was being

Govt plans Tk1,019cr automation project to curb tax evasion, boost revenue

Staff Correspondent: To modernise tax administration and increase revenue, the government is set to launch a Tk1,019 crore project aimed at fully digitising the National Board of Revenue (NBR), with

Expatriates sent $1.78 billion in remittances in first 19 days of April

Staff Correspondent: The strong inflow of remittances has continued into April, with expatriates sending $1.78 billion in the first 19 days of the month. This follows a record-breaking $3.29 billion

BD seeks to boost air cargo capacity after India ends transshipment

TDS Desk: Following India’s decision to revoke the transshipment facility for Bangladeshi exports, the interim government is accelerating efforts to strengthen independent air cargo operations and sustain export momentum. The