Business-Economy

April 2, 2025, 2:53 pm

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Business-Economy

Economic Slowdown: Factory closures halt investment growth

TDS Desk: The closure of numerous factories in Bangladesh has significantly impacted investment. Private sector credit growth has plummeted to a 42-month low. Rising interest rates have discouraged the establishment

Inflation eases marginally in December

TDS Desk: Inflation eased last month by 0.49% to 10.89%, bringing a slight relief to consumers. Staying above 10% for the second straight month and hovering near 11% in December,

Asia Pacific trade growth outperforms global average: ESCAP

TDS Desk: Asia and the Pacific region outperformed in global trade figures in 2024, revealing the region’s resilience and leadership in global trade flows amidst significant economic uncertainties. The investment

GDP growth hits lowest in 15 quarters

TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s economic growth in the July-September quarter was the lowest in the previous 15 quarters and nearly four years, due to the political disruptions during and after the

Govt now aims for green EZs to woo investors

TDS Desk: The government has initiated plans to develop environmentally friendly green economic zones, particularly the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ), to attract both foreign and local investors and to

Sound and fury, but where’s the progress?

TDS Desk: Despite much fanfare over various initiatives to recover money laundered from the country, actual progress has been minimal. Although international organisations like the World Bank, IMF, GFI, and