Business-Economy

Insurance growth hit a 3-year low in 2024

Staff Correspondent: By the end of 2024, the insurance sector’s premium collection growth dropped to a three-year low of 7.3%, down from 9.1% in 2023. The decline is attributed to

11.5 months of FY25:Govt borrows Tk1.08 lakh cr from commercial banks

Staff Correspondent: The government has borrowed Tk1,08,371 crore from scheduled banks in the first eleven and a half months of FY25, up by 57% from the previous fiscal year, according

Govt approves Tk2.3 lakh cr ADP for FY26

Staff Correspondent: The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a Tk2.3 lakh crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the upcoming fiscal year – a significant reduction from the original ADP

Eid-ul-Azha nearing: Traders fear over safety of animals’ transportation

Siam Ahmed: Cattle traders in the northern region including Sirajganj district are in fear of facing harassment like extortion and robbery during transportation of their cattle to different destinations ahead

Semiconductor industry eyes $1b export by 2030, seeks govt backing, policy changes

Staff Correspondent: With an aim to reach a billion dollar in annual exports by 2030, the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) has sought a set of policy support from the

Lending, remittance receipts thru’ agent banking rise in Q1

Staff Correspondent: The volume of lending and receipts of inward remittances through agent- banking channels rose considerably in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, driven by the increased accessibility of