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Jewellery shops see Eid sales decline amid soaring gold prices

Staff Correspondent: Jewellery sales have taken a hit this Eid as soaring gold prices make ornaments less affordable for many buyers. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) recently raised gold prices

Remittance inflow shoots up by 79pc to $2.25b in first 20 days of March

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s remittance inflow witnessed a remarkable year-on-year growth of a whopping 78.57% to $2.25 billion in the first 20 days of the ongoing March. Last year, the country

Govt works to establish fair, business-friendly tax structure: NBR Chairman

Staff Correspondent: National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday said the government is working to establish a tax structure that is free from discrimination, facilitates

BB moves to reshape troubled banks

Staff Correspondent: Initiatives are underway to enhance Bangladesh Bank’s authority in resolving troubled banks and stabilizing the financial sector, officials said. Several weak banks are deteriorating further due to liquidity

RMG exports to EU jump by 61pc to €1.91 bn in January

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union kicked off 2025 with a remarkable 60.9% jump to reach €1.91 billion in January, compared to €1.19 billion in the same

LDC graduation essential for Bangladesh, export diversification crucial: Commerce adviser

Staff Correspondent: Graduating from the status of least developed country (LDC) is now a necessity for Bangladesh, and as the country relies heavily on a single-sector export, diversification is crucial,