Business-Economy

Could gold prices in Bangladesh reach Tk 2 lakh per bhori?

TDS Desk: The soaring price of gold in the global market is having a direct impact on Bangladesh, with domestic gold prices reaching record highs. As the surge continues, many

VAT from large firms falls Tk402cr in H1 FY25

TDS Desk: Value-added tax (VAT) collection from large firms — including cement, hotels, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, gas, and consumer goods — saw a year-on-year decline in the first half of FY2024-25

Bangladesh faces deepening summer power crisis amid payment issues

TDS Desk: The upcoming summer could see one of the worst power supply situations in recent years, as the government struggles to clear outstanding payments to independent power producers, gas

Import of Ramadan essentials on the rise

Ctg Correspondent: There has been a steep surge in import of essential commodities ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The volume of essentials imported in January alone is enough

CAAB moves to scrap Tk 3.21b AL-era development projects

TDS Desk: The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has taken an initiative to cancel at least 16 development projects involving around Tk 3.21 billion at several airports, including Hazrat

Imported yarn costs cheaper, really..!

TDS Desk: In 2024, Bangladesh’s cotton yarn imports soared by 39%, reaching an all-time high of $2.28 billion, according to National Board of Revenue data. Simultaneously, knitwear factories ramped up