Trade Adviser Recalls Struggles for Gas Connection During Previous Government

Sheikh Bashiruddin, the Trade Adviser, shared a bitter experience from the past when he struggled to secure a gas connection during the previous Awami League government's tenure. Speaking at a seminar on Saturday, November 23, in a hotel in Gulshan, he recalled waiting in the rain in front of a form

The country’s stock market continues its downward trajectory, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experiencing a sharp decline in both share prices and trading volumes. On Thursday, the DSE's benchmark index, DSEX, fell by 47 points to close at 5,197. Trading volume for the day reached a mere Tk 3

The government has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on edible oil imports from 10% to 5% in an effort to stabilize the supply in the market. This decision was announced on Tuesday, November 19, through a notification issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR).According to the NBR, the reduction

Dhaka, November 18 – The Bangladesh Bank has instructed all scheduled bank branches in the country to maintain a minimum stock of 1, 2, and 5 Taka coins to meet public demand. This directive aims to ensure the smooth availability of these coins for daily transactions.According to a circular issued

Despite a rise in market indices, trading activity in Bangladesh’s capital market saw a notable dip last week. According to the Dhaka Stock Exchange’s (DSE) weekly report, the benchmark index, DSEX, grew by 0.73%, while the average daily turnover dropped by 8.55%.A detailed review shows that the

In a recent seminar, experts warned that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) could result in job losses for nearly 5.4 million workers in Bangladesh. They expressed concerns over the potential impacts on the national economy, while also pointing to new opportunities that could emerge if the chall

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur stated that while inflation control measures have been implemented, it will take around eight more months to see a significant reduction. Speaking at the third Bangladesh Economic Summit on Monday, November 11, he emphasized that no country sees immediate

With lower-than-expected earnings, major projects like the Cox’s Bazar Railway, Dhaka Metro Rail, Karnaphuli Tunnel, and Padma Bridge Railway Connection are creating financial pressures on Bangladesh's national budget, requiring government subsidies to meet loan repayments.In the last two years, B

Over 7,860 Crore Taka in Remittances Inflow, with Daily Average Exceeding 873 Crore TakaIn the first nine days of November 2024, Bangladesh received $650.5 million in remittances. This amounts to approximately 7,860 crore Taka, assuming an exchange rate of 120 Taka per dollar. The average daily remi

Rice prices in Bangladesh are experiencing severe instability, with prices increasing daily despite an adequate supply of rice in the market. In the last few weeks, the price per 50 kg bag has surged by 200-250 BDT. In the past month alone, rice prices have risen by an average of up to 8%. Market in