Business-Economy

April 26, 2025, 11:50 am

News Headline :

‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025’ enlivens Hatirjheel, promotes tourism Rizvi demands action against ex-officials for aiding fascism, praises CEC’s election stance Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to fully implement CHT Peace Accord Gunfire exchanged on LoC as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Are traders earning Tk12 profit per litre of soybean oil? AL has no chance to do politics in country: Tuku N’ganj-Joydebpur electric train project may render MRT 4 unnecessary Slow pace in agricultural loan disbursement; experts find it alarming Rajshahi farmers predict bumper litchi production Mother, son killed in Satkhira road accident

Business-Economy

ADP set for Tk49,000cr downsize amid lowest spending

TDS Desk: According to data from the Finance Division and the Planning Commission’s Programme Division, government fund allocations will decrease by Tk30,000 crore, or 18%, while foreign fund allocations will

How secure is your deposit, if a bank is liquidated?

TDS Desk: Bangladesh has the lowest deposit insurance coverage in South Asia, raising concerns among depositors, particularly as at least 10 banks have become “technically bankrupt” due to rampant corruption

FBCCI’s Anti-Discrimination Reform Council calls on govt to revoke VAT hike

TDS Desk: They made the demand during a press conference held at the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club on January 14. At the briefing, the FBCCI body

BGMEA chief stresses fair pricing for industry sustainability

TDS Desk: Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Anwar Hossain has emphasised the need for fair pricing to make the industry more sustainable, mentioning that worker

Exports grow over 17.7% in Dec

TDS Desk: Export earnings grew by 17.72% in December 2024 from the same month the previous year, despite persisting political uncertainties and security lapses. In the July-December period last year,

Businessmen backed against the wall

TDS Desk: Resentment among businessmen is mounting as they feel increasingly concerned by the challenges facing the economy. With no clear guidance to revive trade and business, many have turned