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Bangladesh joins Artemis Accords as 54th signatory

Muhammad Ayub Ali :Bangladesh has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 54th signatory to the US-led international agreement on civil space exploration.The Memorandum...

Banks must cut stock exposure by end of 2026

Staff Reporter :Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the tenure of banks' capital market special funds by nearly 22 months, until 31 December 2026 in...

Industrial rebound lifts Q2 GDP to 4.48pc

Staff Reporter :Bangladesh's economy recorded a modest improvement in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing by...

Krugman slams US Tariffs on Bangladesh

Staff Reporter :Nobel laureate economist Paul Krugman has cautioned against imposing high tariffs on clothing imports from Bangladesh, emphasising the negative impact on consumers...

Growing population presents investment windfall in BD: WB

Staff Reporter :Bangladesh is projected to undergo substantial population growth over the next two decades, resulting in a sharp rise in domestic demand and...

Tk 1,200cr in new youth startup funds announced

Staff reporter :Four separate funds have been announced to support innovative business ideas from young entrepreneurs, under a joint initiative by the Bangladesh Bank,...

Election deadlines deepen political divide

Abu Jakir : Bangladesh is entering a critical phase of political uncertainty, with opposition parties and civil society groups intensifying calls for sweeping reforms, justice...

Merchandise exports surge 10.63pc YoY, backed by RMG growth

Muhid Hasan :Bangladesh's merchandise exports rose by 10.63 per cent year-on-year during the July-March period of the current 2024-25 fiscal year, driven predominantly by...

Bangladesh stops for Gaza

Staff Reporter :Bangladesh witnessed a wave of nationwide protests on Monday as people from all walks of life, including students, political activists, and religious...

New 100 US products to get duty-free access

Staff Reporter :The Bangladesh government has announced plans to expand duty-free access for an additional 100 products imported from the United States, as part...

Yunus writes Trump to boost bilateral trade

Staff Reporter :Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has formally addressed a letter to US President Donald J. Trump, requesting a three-month delay in...

Rohingyas caught in uncertainty

Farrukh Khosru with Abrar Al Amin from Cox' Bazar : The announcement of the repatriation of Rohingya refugees has elicited mixed reactions within the refugee...

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