Business-Economy

April 26, 2025, 11:50 am

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‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025’ enlivens Hatirjheel, promotes tourism Rizvi demands action against ex-officials for aiding fascism, praises CEC’s election stance Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to fully implement CHT Peace Accord Gunfire exchanged on LoC as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Are traders earning Tk12 profit per litre of soybean oil? AL has no chance to do politics in country: Tuku N’ganj-Joydebpur electric train project may render MRT 4 unnecessary Slow pace in agricultural loan disbursement; experts find it alarming Rajshahi farmers predict bumper litchi production Mother, son killed in Satkhira road accident

Business-Economy

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

Tourists flock Sundarbans despite biting cold

TDS Desk: Large numbers of tourists are seen visiting the Sundarbans, largest mangrove forest in the world, braving the winter weather coupled with dense fog sweeping the region for the

Economic Slowdown: Factory closures halt investment growth

TDS Desk: The closure of numerous factories in Bangladesh has significantly impacted investment. Private sector credit growth has plummeted to a 42-month low. Rising interest rates have discouraged the establishment