Eid sales drop to one-fifth this year
Economic Reporter :Eid sales of domestic fashion and other lifestyle products have come down to around one-fifth of pre-pandemic time this year as the people...
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Local clothing brands offer discounts to boost Eid sales
Business Desk :Local clothing brands in Dhaka are offering discounts from 5 per cent to 40 per cent to boost sales just a couple of...
German investor confidence jumps as third wave eases
AFP, Berlin :German investor sentiment jumped to its highest level in two decades in May on hopes that consumers will send growth soaring once Europe’s...
Philippines economy shrinks 4.2pc in first quarter
AFP, Manila :The Philippine economy shrank in the first three months of the year as coronavirus restrictions suppressed activity, but a top official said there...
IMF announces financing plan aimed at Sudan debt relief
The IMF executive board on Monday approved a financing plan “to cover its share of debt relief to Sudan,” Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced.“This marks...
Renewable energy powers ahead in 2020
AFP, Paris :Renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in two decades, driven primarily by gains in China and wind power, the International Energy Agency...
Australia aims to vaccinate all adults by year’s end
AFP, Canberra :Australia set a new target of vaccinating all willing adults by the end of 2021 on Tuesday, hoping to speed a glacial vaccine...
MA Razzak Khan elected FBCCI Vice President
Business Desk :Chairman of Minister Group MA Razzak Khan Raj has been elected as Vice President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and...
Baraka Patenga Power’s IPO subscription starts 13 June
Economic Reporter:The initial public offering (IPO) subscription of Baraka Patenga Power Limited will open on 13 June and continue until 17 June.Every general investor participating...
Ctg port to continue operation during Eid holidays
Chattogram Bureau :Chattogram Sea Port will be fully operational during Eid holidays, except for the Eid day, to keep exports and imports of goods uninterrupted,...