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BTMA sets yarn price ceiling amid RMG exporters' worry

Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has set a price ceiling for locally produced yarn amid concerns among readymade garment (RMG) exporters that domestic millers may ... Read More


Balance stagnates at Tk 18.3t as lending slowdown prolongs

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- The outstanding balance of private-sector bank credit remained virtually unchanged between December 2025 and August 2026, reflecting a prolonged lending slowdown amid weak inves... Read More


June PPI growth nearly half of CPI inflation

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Producer prices in manufacturing rose by 4.9 per cent year-on-year in June 2026, which was significantly below consumer inflation of 9.16 per cent that month. This highlights a... Read More


Bangladesh, Kuwait discuss expanding manpower exports, trade and investment

Bangladesh, Sept. 25 -- Bangladesh and Kuwait have discussed expanding manpower exports, trade and investment as the two countries seek to deepen economic cooperation. Advertisement Prime Minister Ta... Read More


Bangladesh seeks global support to become manufacturing hub

Bangladesh, Sept. 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sought international partners support to transform Bangladesh into a global manufacturing hub, calling for adequate financing, greater market ... Read More


Bangladesh opts to measure economic growth on UN scales

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Bangladesh opts to measure economic growth and national wealth creation on UN scales to help policymakers make precise policy on accurate data, removing scepticism about tradit... Read More


Gas supply reverts to level seen before LNG-terminal disruption

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Gas supply to some areas has risen since Monday night to near the level prevailing before an LNG-terminal disruption, with some recharge as predicted. Advertisement Meanwhile,... Read More


US overtakes India in Bangladesh trade

Bangladesh, Sept. 11 -- The United States retained its position as Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner in June, moving ahead of neighbouring India in four of the first six months of 2026 as th... Read More


Four key macroeconomic indicators being rebased

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Preparation is afoot to rebase four key macroeconomic indicators for better reflecting changes in the structure of Bangladesh's economy with upgraded quality of official data, o... Read More


A little letup in inflation as July rate down marginally

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Intractable inflation in Bangladesh shows signs of easing a little as the July rate cooled down to 8.32 per cent by official count, on somewhat consumer product-supply improveme... Read More