Business-Economy

UK MP Rupa Huq calls for FTA with Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade

TDS Desk: She addressed global economic challenges, noting the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on inflation and commodity prices in the UK “We need an FTA with Bangladesh in any

Pubali Bank, Delta Life jointly launch bancassurance service

TDS Desk: The event was graced by Monzurur Rahman, chairman of the Board of Directors, Pubali Bank PLC, as the chief guest with a commitment to enhancing customer convenience, Pubali

December PMI in Bangladesh sees slower expansion rate

TDS Desk: The December reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) decreased by 0.5-point from the previous month to record a slower expansion rate at 61.7. Metropolitan Chamber of

‘VAT hike to increase problems’

TDS Desk: The interim government has decided to hike VAT rates in the middle of the fiscal year to bolster revenue earnings and satisfy IMF bailout conditions. However, the planned

Gas Price Hike: New factories face double costs in industrial sector

TDS Desk: The Energy Division has given in-principle approval for a new gas pricing structure in the industrial sector. As a result, entrepreneurs will have to pay more than double

Chalan Beel turns into a hub of honey production

TDS Desk: The greater Chalan Beel region has turned into a hub of honey production as the beekeepers have gathered there each year during the mustard cultivation season. Like the