Business-Economy

April 21, 2025, 4:50 am

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Zimbabwe dominate day one after Bangladesh batting collapse Bijoy smashes 50 centuries as first Bangladeshi batter LNG import at Tk 75, selling at Tk 12–17 not sustainable: BERC Chairman 2 land in jail for securing govt funds without taking part in uprising 8-ft-long python rescued from paddy field in Sharankhola, released into Sundarbans Benapole exceeds revenue target by Tk38cr Enforced disappearances: Victims’ families submit memorandum, demand justice NCP holds first meeting with CEC, stresses electoral reforms Ex-diplomat Sufiur made special assistant to Chief Adviser AL stages surprise procession in Khulna

Business-Economy

Brazil keen on new investments in Bangladesh: Ambassador Fernando

TDS Desk: Speaking at a press conference at a Dhaka hotel Wednesday (8 January), the ambassador also expressed hope that import-related issues between both countries will be resolved soon. “It

Surpass production of onion leads to price fall

TDS Desk: Price of the newly harvested onion has declined significantly after the farmers and traders had secured higher prices of the essential spice item in the country throughout the

Defaulted loans may exceed Tk6 lakh cr

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Husne Ara Shikha has said “Previously, data on defaulted loans was concealed. Now, we are making an effort to disclose all information publicly. Currently, it

Another forex volatility feared

TDS Desk: Repeated moves by the central bank to rein in foreign currency market manipulators has failed to provide adequate relief over the course of history, and the moves taken

Gas price hike likely to hit industrial growth

TDS Desk: The Petrobangla’s proposal to hike gas prices for new factory supply lines and for additional use by factories would crimp production line expansion, fears Professor Dr Mustafizur Rahman,

Higher VAT to add pressure on industries

TDS Desk: Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the interim government’s decision to increase VAT on 65 items—including medicine, powdered milk, biscuits, juice, fruits, soap, and sweets—midway through