Economy

Economy

A year of firefighting for businesses

The year began with a national election, saw a mass uprising midway and subsequently progressed through a deteriorated law and order situation. These all had adverse implications for businesses.

7h ago

Labour leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off apparel workers

A group of labour leaders of the local garment sector yesterday urged the government to form an emergency fund to provide financial benefits to the laid-off workers, as many are still deprived.

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Realtors optimistic about sales at REHAB Fair

Real estate developers in Bangladesh participating in the REHAB Fair-2024 are optimistic about securing sales at the event even though the demand for apartments is low due to persistent higher inflation and other economic concerns.

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Broiler chicken prices rise in Dhaka

Broiler chicken prices have increased in the capital’s kitchen markets amidst an alleged supply shortage, which traders attributed to a rise in consumption at different events and festivities marking the winter season.

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How people analytics optimises return on investment

Imagine you own a small coffee shop in a bustling area. Each morning, you observe patterns in how your employees interact with customers. One barista thrives during the morning rush, handling high-pressure situations with ease, while another brings a sense of calm during quieter post-lunch hours, boosting customer satisfaction.

7h ago

Govt declares 9% raise in minimum RMG wage

The government has raised the minimum wage of garment workers by 9 percent, according to a circular from the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

7h ago

Union leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off RMG workers

They made the demand in a meeting with the Labour Reform Commission

10h ago

Honda and Nissan start merger talks in historic pivot

The integration would create the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota and Volkswagen. I

15h ago

Dacca Dyeing’s FY24 losses surge 344%

Dacca Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd reported a staggering 344 percent year-on-year increase in losses primarily because of the gas line disconnection by Titas.

1w ago

Faultless but flawed

One of my senior colleagues was a file-hoarding perfectionist, minutely checking every line before approving. His room looked like a paper factory explosion! He also believed everyone was out to stab him in the back, so he trusted no one. When the boss caught him delaying, he would pull a “Chatur from Three Idiots” -- “I didn’t do it!” -- triggering a blame game that turned the office into a daily soap opera of chaos and comedy! Often, I was on the receiving end of that blame game! Trying to be perfect in an imperfect world is like ironing your pyjamas -- hard work that nobody notices, and it’s a waste of time!

1w ago

Janata Bank pleads for Tk 20,000cr bailout

Janata Bank has requested Tk 20,000 crore in urgent funds from the interim government and the central bank to overcome its fund crisis, maintain a normal cash flow and uphold depositor confidence.

1w ago

Ctg port eyes record-high container, cargo handling this year

Container and cargo handling at Chattogram port, the main seaport of Bangladesh, could hit record highs this year after declining steeply in the two years prior, according to official data.

1w ago

Why dividend delay a double whammy for investors

Motaher Hossain Masum was frustrated last September when Confidence Cement announced a mere 10 percent dividend for the last fiscal year despite making a handsome profit.

1w ago

Inflation 7% by next June: BB governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday said the interim government has set a target to reduce inflation to 7 percent by the end of next June and further below 5 percent in the next fiscal year.

1w ago

Pharma exports hit record high in Nov

Pharmaceutical exports from Bangladesh notched record growth in November this year as local drug makers secured new markets and larger orders, according to industry people.

1w ago

Consumer financing slows amid economic hardship, uncertainty

Consumer financing has slowed as people are adopting a go-slow strategy for taking loans, considering the increasing trend of interest rates amid ongoing inflationary pressure.

1w ago

Inflation 7% by next June: BB governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday said the interim government has set a target to reduce inflation to 7 percent by the end of next June and further below 5 percent in the next fiscal year..“We have reviewed many countries, including the US, the UK, European Union or Thailan

1w ago

New platform launched to promote evidence-based policy formation

bdevinsights.com is the website of the platform

1w ago