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Nepal moves to revive long-shuttered textile factories

The Nepalese government is stepping up efforts to revive the country’s industrial base by bringing long-shuttered factories back into operation, with textile and jute mills among the facilities being considered […]

21 August 2026 18:54

IBA takes effect following BIDA, BEZA, PPPA merger

A new investment promotion agency, Invest Bangladesh Authority (IBA), has officially begun operations following the merger of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and Public-Private […]

21 August 2026 16:15

Vegetable, fish prices soar, rice stays stable

Vegetable and fish prices remain high in Dhaka’s kitchen markets despite the ongoing monsoon season, putting further pressure on low- and fixed-income households. A visit to markets in Mirpur 10, […]

21 August 2026 14:44

Further jump in gold price, Tk 240,628 per Bhori

The price of gold has increased again in the country’s market. Under the latest decision, the price of one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold has been raised by Tk […]

21 August 2026 11:27

Expatriates send $2.03b remittance in 19 days of Aug

Bangladesh received over $2 billion in remittances during the first 19 days of August, driven by a sharp rise in inflows through formal banking channels, central bank data showed. According […]

20 August 2026 19:45
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BD targets $4,591 per capita income, 8.5pc growth by FY31

The government has set an ambitious target of raising Bangladesh’s average per capita income to $4,591 and increasing economic growth to 8.5 percent by fiscal year 2030-31, with sweeping reforms […]

20 August 2026 16:39

Bangladesh joins China fruit festival to boost exports

Bangladesh is participating as a co-organiser in the Mekong-Lancang Fruits Festival 2026 for the second consecutive year, seeking to expand the presence of Bangladeshi fruits and agricultural products in the […]

20 August 2026 14:39

US national debt surpasses $40tn for first time

The United States’ national debt has surpassed the historic $40 trillion mark for the first time as government spending continues to outpace revenue, raising fresh concerns over the fiscal health […]

20 August 2026 13:41

Gold prices jump again in Bangladesh, Tk 240,628 per Bhori

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has decided to raise gold prices in the domestic market once again. This time, the price has been increased by Tk 3,849 per bhori, taking […]

20 August 2026 12:09

Global food prices hit three-and-a-half-year high

Global food prices rose sharply in July, driven by worsening conflicts around the world and severe weather disruptions that have hit crop production and global supply chains. The UN Food […]

19 August 2026 16:18
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