Business-Economy

Janata Bank’s survival plan worsens financial strain

TDS Desk: The main source of revenue for any bank is the interest earned on its disbursed loans. This income funds everything from salaries to operating costs. At state-owned Janata

Remittance hits record $17.17 billion in 6 months

TDS Desk: Bangladesh recorded a historic $17.17 billion in inward remittances during the first six months and seven days of fiscal year 2025–26, underscoring the resilience of overseas earnings and

Railway Eastern Zone: Around 600 trains cancelled each month amid crew, locomotive shortage

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Railway’s Eastern Zone operates a daily schedule of more than 150 trains. However, years of mismanagement, manpower shortages, and mechanical constraints have created a severe operational crisis.

Bangladesh, China to develop military drone plant

TDS Desk: Bangladesh is set to sign a government-to-government agreement with China to establish a military drone manufacturing plant, aiming to strengthen the country’s air defence capabilities. The finance ministry

Bangladesh Bank to launch Tk 10,000 bond for housing, rail projects

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank announced plans to issue the ‘Bangladesh Government Special Sukuk-1’, a Shariah-compliant bond worth Tk 10,000 crore, to finance selected national infrastructure and welfare projects. The decision

Investment proposal registrations at BIDA plunge 58% in FY2024-25

TDS Desk: The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, or BIDA, serves as the main entry point for domestic and foreign investors, handling all mandatory registrations. The latest Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics