Some exporters, however, have voiced concern.
Under the new policy, Bangladesh will face a 20 percent tariff
Us cuts bangladesh reciprocal tariff rate, prompting calls for long-term trade strategy
"Our negotiators have demonstrated remarkable strategic skill,” said Yunus
Bangladesh has welcomed the outcome of trade negotiations with Washington, securing a 20 percent tariff rate on its exports to the US under a sweeping new executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
The deal for Dhaka was secured just hours before a midnight deadline set by President Donald Trump
Bangladesh Bank (BB) will intervene in the foreign exchange market to curb volatility in the exchange rate and rebuild the country's foreign exchange reserves.
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the target for private sector credit growth in its latest monetary policy, citing a lack of appetite arising from political uncertainties.
Governance is essential at all levels, whether in a family, a company or a government. It is not rocket science but a matter of standard operation and administration. This includes, among other things, compliance with rules, regulations and policies, with due importance placed on avoiding misrule and mismanagement, and ultimately protecting the public interest. These are basic requirements.
The US dollar wobbled close to multi-year lows against major currency peers on Monday, with traders alert for any trade-related headlines in the countdown to President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline.
Bangladesh’s economic activities slowed down in June from a month ago, as the construction sector contracted for the first time in eight months, while agriculture, manufacturing, and services recorded slower growth, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
More than half of young jobseekers believe nepotism and a lack of formal education are the main barriers to entering the workforce in Bangladesh, according to a recent study released yesterday.
No form of supervision will be able to ensure a sound banking sector unless there is a change in the country’s politics and an end to political influence over banks, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
Consumer prices eased to their lowest level in nearly three years in June, according to official data, offering tentative signs of economic stabilisation after months of monetary tightening by the central bank.
Customs House, Chattogram, the country’s highest revenue-generating customs station for more than three decades, collected Tk 75,432 crore in the just-ended fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, according to provisional estimates..This marks a 9.71 percent increase from the previous year’s collection.
The jury committee lauded his "visionary leadership and pioneering role in transforming the travel sector in Bangladesh"
The easing was driven by declines in both food and non-food inflation
Political and social issues also alarm
