Dhaka March 4, 2026, 2:57 am
The figure rose 3.4pc YoY
Trump plans to introduce 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% duty on Chinese goods on 1 February
This decision was based on the actual needs on the ground, Switzerland's long-term interests (diplomatic and economic) and the added value of Swiss international cooperation compared to other countries
Their proposals covering areas such as institutional reforms, urban transport initiatives, the manufacturing sector, exports, foreign direct investments (FDIs), pilot projects, and cross-cutting actions
After a brief period of stability in the foreign exchange market, the remittance dollar rate has surged due to mounting pressure from overdue import payments
The policy interest rate was raised five times in 2024
This initiative aims to stabilise the banking sector and sustain economic activities amid ongoing global and domestic uncertainties
To this end, the revenue authority issued two orders extending the time for submission of income tax returns for both online e-return and offline filing of paper returns for all taxpayers
The US has remained the number one importer of Bangladesh apparel and the European Union (EU) is the second highest importer of this country's commodities
A delegation of the Open Society Foundation, headed by its Chairman Alex Soros and President Binaifer Nowrojee, called on Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday
He made the remark while newly appointed Kosovo Ambassador to Bangladesh Lulzim Pllana paid a courtesy call on him at the foreign ministry
BB Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said this while attending a discussion on "Challenges and Prospects of Digital Transactions: VAT Increase Perspective", organised by Prothom Alo
CPD Executive Director Dr Fahmida Khatun said this at a media briefing on "Bangladesh Economy 2024-25: First Interim Review," at CPD centre in the city
It reveals that in 2024, the share of female employees in economic units was 6.4%, which was 7.21% in 2013. The last economic census was conducted in 2013
He made the remarks at a discussion on Tuesday held at the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh, where he met with owners and senior officials of prominent Saudi companies
Ambassador of the Philippines to Bangladesh, Nina P Cainglet made the remarks at a programme in Dhaka on Tuesday night
Experts have attributed this negative trend to a lack of vocational education and language skills, among other limitations
BB Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said this while speaking as the chief guest at a workshop on microfinance at the CIRDAP auditorium in the city
Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain came up with the announcement at a press conference held at the secretariat in Dhaka
Demand for electricity will increase significantly from March. The demand for electricity remains the same from March to August. Of these, the highest demand is created in April, May and June, which always becomes difficult t
