Global Economy
Apple narrowly beats estimates with boost from iPhone sales
The tech giant saw quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion in the three months ending September 28
US hiring slowest since Biden took office, on strikes, hurricanes
The world's biggest economy added just 12,000 jobs last month, far below expectations and down from a revised 223,000 in September
Outstanding bills: Adani halves power supply to Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power Jharkhand Limited has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, saying it has yet to receive outstanding bills.
US economic growth solid despite slight slowdown
The US economy saw resilient growth in the third quarter despite a modest slowdown according to government data Wednesday, less than a week before inflation-weary voters head into the presidential election.
Anti-Money Laundering / US secret service to train Bangladeshi agencies
60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training
Economy is making a turnaround: finance adviser
Business leaders appreciate the steps taken for the domestic industry
China factory output expands for first time in six months
In October, China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) -- a key measure of industrial output -- was 50.1, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced, up from 49.8 in September.
Samsung Q3 operating profits soar to $6.6 bn, miss forecast
The world's largest memory chip maker posted an operating profit of 9.18 trillion won ($6.6 billion) "largely due to one-off costs".
Going Green exhibition by Danish embassy comes to an end
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh has hosted a five-day exhibition, called ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka to highlight green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Five-day Going Green exhibition by Danish embassy ends
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh has hosted a five-day exhibition, called ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka to highlight green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Textile millers desperately want constant gas supply
Textile millers today demanded uninterrupted gas supply to keep production running.
High duty an obstacle for Bangladesh’s export to Malaysia: Munshi
The country could not harness the export potential of Malaysia because of high tariff imposed on Bangladeshi goods, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
Adopt ‘no electricity no pay’ policy now, CPD urges govt
The government should take no electricity no pay policy now, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Dollar shortage, rising inflation among 7 crises affecting Bangladesh: CPD
Bangladesh is facing at least seven crises at present, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said today.
BPC should cut fuel prices now: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today suggested that Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation should cut prices of fuel as it has been making profit since August this year.
Low-income people hit hard by rising cost of living: CPD
With the economy facing headwinds, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today said poor and low-income group have faced increasing hardship as the cost of living has continued to climb unabatedly.
'India’s experiences in SME development can be used in Bangladesh'
Bangladesh may use the Indian experience in the development of their small and medium enterprises, analysts said today.
'Cut in funding to NGOs, CSOs to hurt Bangladesh's LDC graduation'
The smooth and sustainable graduation of Bangladesh from the least developed country (LDC) category may get affected because of a reduction in fund disbursement to the civil society organisations (CSOs) by the government and international development partners, analysts said today.