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RMG exports notches 8.84pc growth in FY25

Staff Correspondent: The exports of Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) showed a healthy growth of 8.84 percent in the last fiscal year (FY25) fetching $39.35 billion despite global headwinds. According

Economist Abul Barkat sent to jail in Tk297cr embezzlement case

Staff Correspondent: Renowned Economist and former chairman of Janata Bank Abul Barkat has been sent to jail in connection with a Tk297 crore embezzlement case involving Anontex Group. Following a

12 banks paid no dividend despite profits last year

Staff Correspondent: Nineteen banks failed to pay any dividend to shareholders for 2024. While seven posted losses, the remaining 12 reported profits but were barred from dividend payouts due to

Over 6.6 lakh students fail in SSC, equivalent exams

TDS Desk: A total of 6,00,660 students have failed in this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations under the nine general education boards, Madrasah and Technical Education Boards.

Trump’s tariff: Bangladesh’s 801 export-oriented enterprises at high risk

TDS Desk: More than 800 Bangladeshi export-oriented enterprises may face a significant amount of risk following the United States’ announcement of reciprocal tariffs on goods produced in Bangladesh. Exporters warn

CA asks Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh’s infrastructural facilities

BSS: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday recommended Bhutan take advantage of all available infrastructural facilities that Bangladesh offers, mentioning that significant opportunities remain for expanding bilateral collaboration. The