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'Govt needs 2 years to resolve energy crisis'

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- The government may require eighteen months to two years to resolve the ongoing energy crisis and equip the power and fuel sector to support a productive economy, State Minister ... Read More


BB clears $3.2m LC disbursement

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank has approved the disbursement of nearly $3.2 million against a letter of credit (LC) for SS Power-1 Limited, a power company owned by the controversial S Alam Gr... Read More


DCCI pushes integrated waterway strategy cutting transport costs

Bangladesh, July 30 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed on Wednesday called for a long-term, performance-based public-private partnership (PPP) framework to revers... Read More


BB clears way for PayPal, Payoneer, others

Bangladesh, July 30 -- The Bangladesh Bank has introduced a bank-intermediated framework for cross-border digital payments, paving the way for local banks to partner with international payment platfor... Read More


BB unifies EDF rules, ties rates to SOFR for exporters

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) Yesterday issued a comprehensive Master Circular for the Export Development Fund (EDF), consolidating all previous directives into a single regulatory frame... Read More


PM lays out roadmap for $15bn FDI, $1-trillion economy

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Bangladesh could draw up to $15 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) annually by accelerating regulatory reforms and ensuring effective implementation, according to a repo... Read More


CNG stations set for Jul 30 shutdown over commission hike

Bangladesh, July 22 -- The Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association yesterday announced an 18-hour nationwide shutdown of CNG filling stations on 30 July, demanding a ... Read More


Govt eyeing double-digit growth in leather, agro-processing sectors

Bangladesh, July 22 -- The present government is working on a priority basis to push Bangladesh's potential export sectors, including leather, agro-processing and light engineering, toward double-digi... Read More


Bangladesh's GDP growth slows to 2.22pc in Q3 FY26 as industry, services sector squeezed

Bangladesh, July 21 -- Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 2.22 per cent in the third quarter (Q3) January-March of the financial year 0f 2025-26, down from 4.53 per cent in the... Read More


Bangladeshi foods eye bigger EU market

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Bangladeshi food products have significant potential to expand their presence in the European market, provided exporters consistently meet international quality standards, culti... Read More