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Reserves rebound on back of export, remittance boom

Reserves rebound on back of export, remittance boom

Muhid Hasan : Amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges, Bangladesh’s economy has received a much-needed boost from rising remittance inflows and robust merchandise export earnings. Both factors have significantly contributed to strengthening the country’s foreign exchange...

BNP slams proposed budget

BNP slams proposed budget

Staff Reporter : The BNP on Wednesday strongly criticised the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, calling it “unilateral, conventional, and non-participatory.” The party argued that the budget fails to address key...

Fake notes, robberies rise before Eid in capital

Fake notes, robberies rise before Eid in capital

Syed Shemul Parvez : With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, criminal activities by organised gangs – including pickpockets, muggers, counterfeit currency dealers, and extortionists – have seen a sharp rise in the capital and its surrounding areas,...

Merchandise exports hit $44.94b in 11 months

Muhid Hasan : Despite prevailing economic uncertainties and political transitions, Bangladesh’s merchandise exports have shown strong resilience, recording a 10 per cent year-on-year growth during the first 11 months (July-May) of the 2024-25 fiscal...