Economy

Economy

Stocks fall in early trading

The DSEX lost 13.43 points to stand at 4,922.17 as of  11:18  am

1h ago

Fix internal problems hurting factories

The readymade garment (RMG) sector is grappling with a range of internal challenges, including rising interest rates, soaring energy costs, and unreliable gas and electricity supplies, all of which are taking a heavy toll on productivity and profitability.

12h ago

BBS to launch quarterly index for service sector growth

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is set to introduce a Quarterly Index of Service Production in a bid to measure the short-term growth of Bangladesh’s service sector—now the dominant contributor to GDP.

12h ago

Govt sets benchmark power tariff for coal-fired plants

The government has fixed the power tariff at Tk 8.45 ($0.766) per kilowatt-hour for the coal-fired Matarbari 1,200MW Ultra Super Critical Power Plant. 

12h ago

Local handset production drops as grey market expands

Handset production in Bangladesh declined significantly in the first quarter of 2025 as the grey market continued to dominate the domestic market.

12h ago

Govt drafting policy for tax exemptions

The interim government of Bangladesh is drafting a tax exemption policy, prohibiting both the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) from allowing tax exemptions.

12h ago

Fiscal fragility weakens economic recovery

Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of recovery after two years of sustained macroeconomic stress.

12h ago

BSRM posts 53% profit growth in Q3

Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills (BSRM) reported a significant increase in profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.

12h ago

Stocks fall in early trading

The DSEX lost 13.43 points to stand at 4,922.17 as of  11:18  am

1h ago

Fix internal problems hurting factories

The readymade garment (RMG) sector is grappling with a range of internal challenges, including rising interest rates, soaring energy costs, and unreliable gas and electricity supplies, all of which are taking a heavy toll on productivity and profitability.

12h ago

MTB recommends stock dividend as profit rises 10%

Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) saw its profit rise in 2024, driven by steady growth across its operations. The bank has recommended a 10 percent stock dividend to strengthen its capital base and sustain business expansion.

12h ago

BSRM posts 53% profit growth in Q3

Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills (BSRM) reported a significant increase in profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.

12h ago

Fiscal fragility weakens economic recovery

Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of recovery after two years of sustained macroeconomic stress.

12h ago

Govt drafting policy for tax exemptions

The interim government of Bangladesh is drafting a tax exemption policy, prohibiting both the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) from allowing tax exemptions.

12h ago

Local handset production drops as grey market expands

Handset production in Bangladesh declined significantly in the first quarter of 2025 as the grey market continued to dominate the domestic market.

12h ago

Govt sets benchmark power tariff for coal-fired plants

The government has fixed the power tariff at Tk 8.45 ($0.766) per kilowatt-hour for the coal-fired Matarbari 1,200MW Ultra Super Critical Power Plant. 

12h ago

BBS to launch quarterly index for service sector growth

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is set to introduce a Quarterly Index of Service Production in a bid to measure the short-term growth of Bangladesh’s service sector—now the dominant contributor to GDP.

12h ago

Tax officials protest at NBR headquarters over draft revenue law

Several hundred tax and customs officials staged a demonstration at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) headquarters in Dhaka today, demanding revisions to a draft ordinance that proposes dividing the board into two separate divisions and allowing top appointments from outside the revenue cadre.

14h ago