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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]