Economy

Economy

Nasim Manzur re-elected LFMEAB president 

The election took place during the association's 21st annual general meeting (AGM), held at Hotel Renaissance in Dhaka on Tuesday.

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Temporary hoarding responsible for unstable rice market: commerce adviser

Prices are expected to stabilise soon, says Sk Bashir Uddin

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Local businesses to host ‘Made in Bangladesh’ exhibition in Brazil 

The expo will take place in Sau Paulo from June 15-18 

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NBR doubles tax to 20% for refrigerator, AC and motorcycle makers

A notification was issued today to this effect

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Dhaka Stocks decline in morning trade

Total turnover stood at Tk 138.78 crore.

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Grameen Bank ownership, board to see major changes 

The plan has been outlined in the draft of a new ordinance

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BFIU seeks bank account info of Tulip, family

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) yesterday sought information on the bank accounts of Tulip Siddiq, niece of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and UK city minister, and her family members.

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As trade dries up, stock exchanges turn to FDRs for survival

The country’s two stock exchanges logged operating losses in the last fiscal year thanks to sluggish trading activities, according to official data, compelling the markets to resort to their fixed deposit income to avoid a net loss.

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Renata ships first batch of preventative cardiovascular meds to US

The medicine was manufactured at Renata’s Bangladesh factory approved by the US-FDA

3w ago

Dhaka stocks open upbeat

Total turnover stood at Tk 155.53 crore.

3w ago

Farmers warned of rain on Dec 20-22

The Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service (BAMIS) has suggested farmers in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions to take measures to protect their in-field products as the areas could be hit by medium to heavy rainfall on December 20-22 this year.

3w ago

Made in Bangladesh foods tied to diasporas

Bangladesh has been exporting agro-processed foods for over three decades, but the sector has not grown much and still remains highly concentrated within a few countries where Bangladeshi diasporas are the primary buyers. 

3w ago

NBR removes all import taxes on sunflower, canola oil

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday removed all import taxes on sunflower and canola oils in a bid to encourage imports, boost the supply of edible oil and curb their soaring prices in the domestic market.

3w ago

Non-leather footwear on course to half-billion export club

Bangladesh’s synthetic and athletic footwear exports have been growing rapidly, emerging as a bright spot in the country’s export basket, which is heavily dominated by readymade garments.

3w ago

Inflation expected to decline soon: Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday admitted that the interim government has not yet been able to control inflation but expressed his belief that it would come down soon.

3w ago

Election to boost business confidence: entrepreneurs

Business leaders, economists and professionals have emphasised that an elected government is essential for restoring confidence in the business community, stabilising law and order, and revitalising the business and investment climate.

3w ago

Import duty, tax on sunflower, canola oil removed

The NBR extends 5% VAT benefit until March 31 next year

3w ago

Small farmers threaten poultry strike over ‘corporate influence’

Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA) has threatened to halt production of broiler chickens and eggs from January 1 if the interim government failed to address their demands, including curbing the influence of alleged corporate syndicates..Corporate entities are increasingly monopolising an

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