Economy

Economy

NBR staff observe pen-down strike over ordinance

Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) across Bangladesh observed a three-hour pen-down strike yesterday, protesting the government's recent ordinance to dissolve and restructure the country's revenue administration.

4h ago

IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last

The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.

6h ago

BTRC asked to block AL websites and social handles

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has requested the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately block or remove all websites linked to the Awami League, its associated, affiliated, and like-minded organisations.

6h ago

Subsidised food supply shrinks despite poverty fears

Although inflation has remained at elevated levels for over two years, the sale and distribution of essential food items by public agencies showed a year-on-year drop until May of fiscal year 2024-25, raising fears that many vulnerable people in the country could be left contending with food insecurity.

6h ago

BGMEA election What panel leaders say / Separate ministry needed to boost RMG exports

The Forum Panel leader wants a separate ministry for the garment industry as the sector has already grown to massive proportions and needs its relevant functions to be expedited to take it forward.

6h ago

BGMEA election What panel leaders say / Revival of sick factories may be a game changer

The Sammilito Parishad leader has a plan to help nearly 200 factories to reopen. These were shut down during and after the July-August uprising last year and for the labour unrest in 2024.

6h ago

Draft telecom policy keeps door open for monopoly

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) draft policy to reform its complex licensing regime arrives with bold promises — streamlining processes, encouraging competition, and attracting foreign investment.

6h ago

Bangladesh set to remain world’s top cotton importer in MY26

Bangladesh is on track to retain its status as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the marketing year (MY) 2025-26, with imports projected to reach 8.5 million bales, according to a record-setting forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

6h ago

NBR staff observe pen-down strike over ordinance

Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) across Bangladesh observed a three-hour pen-down strike yesterday, protesting the government's recent ordinance to dissolve and restructure the country's revenue administration.

4h ago

IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last

The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.

6h ago

BTRC asked to block AL websites and social handles

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has requested the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately block or remove all websites linked to the Awami League, its associated, affiliated, and like-minded organisations.

6h ago

Gold prices fall

Gold prices fell on Wednesday as easing US-China trade tensions soothed fears of a potential global recession, boosting investor risk appetite and weighing on bullion’s safe-haven appeal.

6h ago

Making meetings matter

Meetings are a staple of corporate culture. From corner offices to startup lounges, professionals gather every day with an agenda — or at least the hope of one. Yet, in reality, many meetings fail to deliver results, often consuming precious time without driving outcomes. As businesses across Bangladesh strive to boost productivity and innovation, it’s time we ask: are our meetings truly effective, or are they just habitual routines dressed in formal attire?

6h ago

Bangladesh set to remain world’s top cotton importer in MY26

Bangladesh is on track to retain its status as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the marketing year (MY) 2025-26, with imports projected to reach 8.5 million bales, according to a record-setting forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

6h ago

Draft telecom policy keeps door open for monopoly

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) draft policy to reform its complex licensing regime arrives with bold promises — streamlining processes, encouraging competition, and attracting foreign investment.

6h ago

Revival of sick factories may be a game changer

The Sammilito Parishad leader has a plan to help nearly 200 factories to reopen. These were shut down during and after the July-August uprising last year and for the labour unrest in 2024.

6h ago

Separate ministry needed to boost RMG exports

The Forum Panel leader wants a separate ministry for the garment industry as the sector has already grown to massive proportions and needs its relevant functions to be expedited to take it forward.

6h ago

Subsidised food supply shrinks despite poverty fears

Although inflation has remained at elevated levels for over two years, the sale and distribution of essential food items by public agencies showed a year-on-year drop until May of fiscal year 2024-25, raising fears that many vulnerable people in the country could be left contending with food insecurity.

6h ago