Business-Economy

April 19, 2025, 5:58 pm

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Business-Economy

Import duty hike: Importers suspend fruit import through Benapole

TDS Desk: Importers have suspended the import of fruit through Benapole land port for an indefinite period protesting government’s decision to impose additional import duties. No fruit-carrying trucks have entered

Inflation relief in sight by April: Finance Adviser

TDS Desk: To bring inflation under control in the country, it will take another two to three months, said Interim Government’s Finance Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed. He expressed hope that

Apparel exports grew by 12% in Jul-Jan of FY25

TDS Desk: Apparel exports continue to dominate the sector by contributing $23.55 billion during the July-January period of FY2024-25, a 12% increase compared to the same period in FY2023-24. Export

Bangladesh’s exports reach $4.43 bn in Jan, up 5.7pc year-on-year

TDS Desk: Bangladesh exported goods worth $4.43 billion in January 2025, marking a growth of 5.7% compared to the same period last year. Furthermore, during the first seven months (July–January)

Ceramic manufacturers demand gas price freeze, duty cuts

TDS Desk: The Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) has urged the government to refrain from further increasing gas prices, ensure a stable gas supply, and withdraw the supplementary

Experts urge market reforms, fair pricing to tame inflation

TDS Desk: Stakeholders at a policy conclave stressed the need for digitised integrated value chain, fair pricing and lower interest rates to ensure reasonable prices of essential commodities. The event