Business-Economy

BD economy crosses half-trillion-dollar mark

TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the outgoing FY2025-26 has been provisionally estimated at 4.14%, slightly higher than the 3.49% in FY2024-25. According to data released by

Lower interest rates not always beneficial, government reviewing policy: PM

TDS Desk Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday (10 June) said reducing interest rates does not always yield positive outcomes, so the government would only consider lowering rates if it

Price cuts outweigh increases in upcoming budget

TDS Desk: People in Bangladesh are enduring a difficult period marked by a fragile economy, high inflation, and a lack of investment and employment opportunities. Against this backdrop, the first

Finance Minister to present FY-27 budget tomorrow

BSS, Dhaka Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is set to place his maiden national budget for the fiscal year FY27 in the Jatiya Sangsad tomorrow (Thursday), aiming to advance

Startup Bangladesh fund set for expansion to Tk 1,000 crore: ICT Minister

TDS Desk: The government has taken steps to gradually expand the fund of Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC (BSIC) to Tk 1,000 crore to strengthen the country’s venture capital industry

Ex-banker held over stealing customer’s money by credit card

Staff Reporter: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested a former bank official for allegedly using a customer’s returned credit card for nine years and making transactions worth