Business-Economy

FBCCI’s Anti-Discrimination Reform Council calls on govt to revoke VAT hike

TDS Desk: They made the demand during a press conference held at the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club on January 14. At the briefing, the FBCCI body

BGMEA chief stresses fair pricing for industry sustainability

TDS Desk: Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Anwar Hossain has emphasised the need for fair pricing to make the industry more sustainable, mentioning that worker

Exports grow over 17.7% in Dec

TDS Desk: Export earnings grew by 17.72% in December 2024 from the same month the previous year, despite persisting political uncertainties and security lapses. In the July-December period last year,

Businessmen backed against the wall

TDS Desk: Resentment among businessmen is mounting as they feel increasingly concerned by the challenges facing the economy. With no clear guidance to revive trade and business, many have turned

Gas crisis: Suffering to intensify in future, production decreases

TDS Desk: People in Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj and several other parts of the country have been suffering due to acute shortage of gas supply. People have to wait till night

Entrepreneurs seek to wind up businesses

TDS Desk: Business leaders in Bangladesh are currently under pressure due to increased operating costs. High inflation and reduced purchasing power have led to decreased sales of goods and services,