Business-Economy

NBR steps up efforts to curb graft after ‘goat scandal’

UNB, Dhaka The National Board of Revenue (NBR) faced a chaotic time in 2024 after one of its senior members became embroiled in a high-profile scandal over the purchase of

Media Trials: A conspiracy to cripple the country’s economy…!

♦ Targeting 10 Banks and 10 Industrialists ♦ What’s Next? TDS Desk: A domestic and international conspiracy has emerged to destroy the country’s economy, particularly its banking sector and private

Remittances grow 22% to record nearly $27b in 2024

TDS Desk: According to data from the Bangladesh Bank, remittances through formal channels totalled $26.67 billion from January to 28 December, an increase of about $4.7 billion from $21.92 billion

Outlook: Global Economy 2025

TDS Desk: Several economists and think-tank generally foresee the global economy to remain resilient despite significant challenges in the coming 2025 while the inflation will ease further. But global financial

3-furniture factories gutted in Ctg

TDS Desk: Three furniture factories were gutted at the North Katly CDA residential area under Akbar Shah Police Station in the city early Monday. The fire originated from a furniture

Inflation pressure hit people hard

TDS Desk: Inflation crisis has pushed millions into financial distress in the country in the outgoing year, with soaring food prices and stagnant incomes leaving families struggling to afford basic