Economy

Economy

ILO-IFC programme helps brighten garment sector’s image

Readymade garment factories enlisted under the Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) programme undergo fewer social audits compared to non-BWB units, resulting in significant savings in both time and costs..Babylon Group, which operates four garment factories, both knit and woven, previously faced

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BB orders extended banking for cattle market money transactions

Order also given to run banking activities until 10 pm in the branches

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Bangladesh's foreign debt repayment surges 25%

The country paid $3.5 billion in debt during the July-April period of FY25

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Govt plans forming new bodies for post-LDC competitiveness

Monzur Hossain, a member of the General Economics Division, said at the launch of a book by Rushidan Islam Rahman, former research director of BIDS

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Banks asked to ensure smooth ATM operations amid Eid vacation

Bangladesh Bank issued a notice in this regard today

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National budget to be placed on June 2

The finance adviser will present the budget through a pre-recorded speech

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Bida to host China-Bangla conference on investment, trade

The event will convene around 250 Chinese investors and business delegates representing nearly 100 enterprises

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Shahjalal Islami Bank to issue Tk 600 crore bond

The seven-year instrument will be issued through private placement

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Bangladesh gets $850 million in World Bank loans for Bay Terminal, social protection

Under the deal, the WB will provide $650 million to Bangladesh for the Bay Terminal Marine Infrastructure Development Project

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Why gold costs more in Bangladesh than in India, Dubai

Gold prices in Bangladesh continue to soar, leaving many to wonder why the precious metal costs more here than in neighbouring India or the global trading hub Dubai.

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Stock investors hold procession protesting continuous fall of index

They sought resignation of BSEC chairman

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Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just 37% of respondents to the six-day poll approve of Trump's handling of the economy

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Even 5-storey building owner had TCB card before August 5 uprising: commerce adviser

There were loopholes in TCB cardholder selection, Sk Bashir Uddin says at ‘Trade with TCB’ event

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Focus on local tech for revenue automation: TIB

The anti-corruption watchdog also warned against the repeated failure of donor-driven initiatives that have yielded little tangible result

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Stocks fall for eighth consecutive day 

The DSEX index dropped 4.09 points to close at 5,022.47

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Gold price hits record high at Tk 1.78 lakh per bhori 

In July 2023, gold price crossed the Tk 1 lakh mark for the first time

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World Bank lowers growth forecast for Bangladesh to 3.3% in FY25

The WB attributed the overall deceleration in the first three quarters of FY25 to a sharp decline in private and public investment

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Stocks rebound in early trade after seven-day slump

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 92.78 crore during the session

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