With Pahela Baishakh just around the corner, a festive spirit has taken over markets across Bangladesh, with clothing, sweetmeats and fish registering noticeably higher sales compared to last year.
In previous years, Baishakh celebrations and the purchase of new dresses accounted for an estimated one-fourth of annual sales by local fashion outlets.
The brand of Akij Venture Ltd has so far sent Tk 2.7cr, as intensified Israeli attacks slowed aid sending process
In the memories of those who grew up before the turn of the millennium, the playground was a second home.
Business leaders and economists have called upon the government to initiate immediate high-level negotiations with the United States administration following President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, warning that failure to secure concessions could erode the nation’s competitive edge in its most lucrative export market.
As Eid shopping gained momentum over the past week in major cities, many shoppers were left scratching their heads over the prices of clothes.
Ask sellers and they will cite various reasons: premium-quality fabrics, intricate designs, handcrafted embroidery, and sophisticated dying processes
The authorities have detected a bird flu case at a government poultry farm in Jashore -- the first in Bangladesh since 2018 -- raising concerns among farmers.
With Pahela Baishakh just around the corner, a festive spirit has taken over markets across Bangladesh, with clothing, sweetmeats and fish registering noticeably higher sales compared to last year.
In previous years, Baishakh celebrations and the purchase of new dresses accounted for an estimated one-fourth of annual sales by local fashion outlets.
The brand of Akij Venture Ltd has so far sent Tk 2.7cr, as intensified Israeli attacks slowed aid sending process
In the memories of those who grew up before the turn of the millennium, the playground was a second home.
Business leaders and economists have called upon the government to initiate immediate high-level negotiations with the United States administration following President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, warning that failure to secure concessions could erode the nation’s competitive edge in its most lucrative export market.
As Eid shopping gained momentum over the past week in major cities, many shoppers were left scratching their heads over the prices of clothes.
Ask sellers and they will cite various reasons: premium-quality fabrics, intricate designs, handcrafted embroidery, and sophisticated dying processes
The authorities have detected a bird flu case at a government poultry farm in Jashore -- the first in Bangladesh since 2018 -- raising concerns among farmers.
Hotels and resorts in popular tourist spots across Bangladesh have so far got only 70 percent booking of their occupancy ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- down from last year’s 85 percent, according to industry insiders.
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has asked six troubled life insurance companies to submit their plans for addressing prolonged failures in settling claims as policyholders continue to suffer due to corruption and irregularities.
