China's CREC International Renewable Energy and Bangladesh's state-owned B-R PowerGen Company have signed an agreement to jointly build a 100 MW solar power plant in Jamalpur's Madarganj…

The US Federal Reserve has signalled that it will cut its key interest rate just once this year despite inflation easing. Back in March, the central bank had been expected to reduce…

Economists at a discussion on Thursday called for a harmonised policy to address inflation control and maintain growth for a sustainable economy. They termed the proposed budget “…

The World Bank has projected Bangladesh's economic growth to slightly increase to 5.7% in the fiscal year 2024-25 and 5.9% in 2025/26, driven by a rise in private consumption and the…

Bangladesh has made major gains for its population, the world’s eighth largest with more than 170 million people. Per capita incomes, one of the best measures of broad economic…

Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) said there is a wide gap between the government’s smart Bangladesh vision and the National Board of Revenue’s…

Prices of Indian onion have started to directly affect the onion prices in Bangladesh. The Indian press says that the price of onion in the market has increased by 50 percent in the…

Speakers at a post-budget discussion stressed the need for a tightened monetary policy and liberalisation of the exchange rate to combat inflation and address foreign exchange reserves.…

The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation will provide another Taka 450 crore loans to the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) under a government stimulus…

The European Union moved Wednesday to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, escalating a trade dispute over Beijing's subsidies for the exports that Brussels worries is hurting…

The UK economy failed to grow in April after particularly wet weather put off shoppers and slowed down construction. The official data is what most economists had expected and comes…

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday issued a rule seeking an explanation from the authorities concerned as to why actions won't be taken against National Bureau of Revenue (NBR) chairman…

Trade between Bangladesh and India through the Hili land port will remain suspended for eight days, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the largest festivals of Muslims.Md Mostafizur…

The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) today called for the continuation of the existing VAT exemption on tour operator services, which is planned to be withdrawn in the…