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Lower interest to single digits, help economy grow

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Business leaders on Thursday urged the central bank to reinstate single-digit lending rates. They deplored that ramped-up interest, currently hovering above 14 per cent, was harming ... Read More


Cox's Bazar's first plastic recycling plant inaugurated

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Aiming to transform single-use plastic waste into valuable resources, the first municipal plastic recycling plant in Cox's Bazar has officially begun operations. The facility, locate... Read More


Growth without inclusion and saga of inequality

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Despite reforms, policy innovations, and impressive macroeconomic performance in recent decades, inequality continues to undercut the promise of inclusive growth. This paradox -- grow... Read More


In need of reforms beyond trade policy

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The theme of the World Bank's latest South Asia Economic Update is timely and relevant to the prevailing global realities and economic challenges facing South Asian countries. In part... Read More


JCD, Shibir trade barbs over breaching code of conduct

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- After the long Durga Puja vacation, the Rajshahi University (RU) campus has once again become vibrant with the return of students and renewed electioneering for the upcoming Rajshahi ... Read More


Gold price hits historic high at Tk 209,101 per bhori

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to a new historic high, reaching Tk 209,101 per bhori (approximately 11.664 grams), breaking the record set just a day earlier. The new rate, wh... Read More


Tri-national JV investing $120m to run countrywide retail outlets

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A tri-national joint venture is investing US$120 million to build and run countrywide retail outlets in Bangladesh with the local firm's two foreign partners bringing in most modern m... Read More


Jet fuel price raised for October

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the price of aviation fuel for both domestic and international flights in October, marking the fifth consecutive monthly ... Read More


Advisory Council to nod amended NBR ordinances today

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Advisory Council may approve amended ordinances for income tax, customs, and Value-Added Tax (VAT) today (Thursday), paving the way for the bifurcation of revenue administration a... Read More


BCCCI Bi-annual election held followed by charge handover to newly elected EC

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The charge-handover and taking over of charge by the newly elected Executive Committee (EC) of Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) was held on Thursday (October 09... Read More