Economy

Economy

Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore

However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025

27m ago

Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel

Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025

1h ago

NBR officials continue strike for second day

The protest comes in response to the government’s decision last Monday to form two new wings, the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Implementation Division

3h ago

Bata’s profit doubles in Q1

The shoemaker credits strong Eid sales and revenue growth

3h ago

Currency unleashed: Handle with care

This decision is a pragmatic step, regardless of whether it was motivated by the necessity of meeting IMF program conditions for the 4th and 5th disbursements

8h ago

Stocks down for third consecutive session

The DSEX dropped 11.66 points to 4,823.93 as of 10:56 am

8h ago

NBR staff observe pen-down strike over ordinance

Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) across Bangladesh observed a three-hour pen-down strike yesterday, protesting the government's recent ordinance to dissolve and restructure the country's revenue administration.

17h ago

IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last

The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.

19h ago

Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore

However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025

27m ago

Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel

Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025

1h ago

NBR officials continue strike for second day

The protest comes in response to the government’s decision last Monday to form two new wings, the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Implementation Division

3h ago

Bata’s profit doubles in Q1

The shoemaker credits strong Eid sales and revenue growth

3h ago

Currency unleashed: Handle with care

This decision is a pragmatic step, regardless of whether it was motivated by the necessity of meeting IMF program conditions for the 4th and 5th disbursements

8h ago

Stocks down for third consecutive session

The DSEX dropped 11.66 points to 4,823.93 as of 10:56 am

8h ago

NBR staff observe pen-down strike over ordinance

Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) across Bangladesh observed a three-hour pen-down strike yesterday, protesting the government's recent ordinance to dissolve and restructure the country's revenue administration.

17h ago

IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last

The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.

19h ago

BTRC asked to block AL websites and social handles

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has requested the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately block or remove all websites linked to the Awami League, its associated, affiliated, and like-minded organisations.

19h ago

Gold prices fall

Gold prices fell on Wednesday as easing US-China trade tensions soothed fears of a potential global recession, boosting investor risk appetite and weighing on bullion’s safe-haven appeal.

19h ago