Business-Economy

‘Bangladesh Remittance Fair’ to be held in NY next month

Staff Correspondent: A two-day “Fourth Bangladesh Remittance Fair 2025” will be held in New York (NY) on April 19-20 to increaseremittance flow from the USA to Bangladesh. Bangladesh-USA Chamber of

Govt delivering utmost to ensure smooth graduation from LDCs: Commerce Adviser

Staff Correspondent: Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has said that the interim government has been delivering its maximum efforts as much aspossible imbued with patriotism to ensure smooth graduation of

Bangladesh’s wholesale markets: Hidden forces still controlling prices

Staff Correspondent: Powerful syndicates are manipulating prices, controlling supply and influencing market trends, affecting both small businesses and consumers in the wholesale markets, and this is happening despite strict government

Sirajganj handloom workers in frenzy as Eid approaching fast

Staff Reporter: The Tant Palli (weaving village) of the district is buzzing with activity once again, bouncing back from the recent economic downturn. As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the villages are experiencing

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