Business-Economy

March 9, 2025, 8:57 am

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Bangladesh national killed in BSF firing at Panchagarh border Reazul Islam now new Chairman of RAJUK UN urges interim govt to take urgent steps to freeze, seize stolen assets 2 killed in Jamalpur road crash Unlocking workplace opportunities for women could boost GDP by almost 40pc No room for gender discrimination: Asif Mahmud FAO introduces improved fish drying technology in Bangladesh Child rape accused won’t be spared: Advisor BNP’s Selima Rahman slams govt for failing to curb mob justice Take dev projects thru standard feasibility studies, analyzing opinions: IMED

Business-Economy

EU’s apparel imports during Jan-Oct 2024 shows sign of recovery

TDS Desk: From January to October 2024, the EU’s apparel imports experienced a mixed trend. EU’s apparel imports totalled US$ 77.78 billion during this period, a slight increase year-on-year by

Drought in Trade: Recession persists, raw material imports fall

TDS Desk: In November 2024, raw material imports declined to $527 crore from $560 crore during the same period of the previous fiscal year, resulting in stagnation in Bangladesh’s trade

Local entrepreneurs face severe challenges amid alarming crisis in economy

TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s industrial sector, encompassing over 10 million small and large entrepreneurs, is grappling with significant challenges due to economic crises, political uncertainties, and systemic issues. Entrepreneurs are striving

Severe gas shortage in industrial sectors disrupting production

TDS Desk: Industrial sectors in Bangladesh are facing a severe gas shortage, disrupting production across factories. For several weeks, inadequate gas supply has caused output in key sectors like ceramics,

Macroeconomic stability at satisfactory level: Hossain Zillur

TDS Desk Former adviser to the caretaker government, Hossain Zillur Rahman, has identified five major challenges in the economy. He said efforts are underway to restore discipline in the financial

LafargeHolcim, Jalalabad to continue gas sale agreement

TDS Desk: Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System (JGTDS) and LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (LHB) have agreed to extend gas sale agreement (GSA) in principle, effective from January 17 next. The decision