May Sees a 16% Decline in Exports
In a concerning development for Bangladesh’s economy, the month of May witnessed a significant downturn in merchandise exports, plummeting by 16.06% compared to...
markediumJune 7, 2024
Mercantile Bank Granted Mastercard License
Mercantile Bank PLC has forged a strategic alliance with Mastercard, obtaining a pivotal license from the renowned global payment technology service provider. This...
markediumJune 7, 2024
IATA Calls on Pakistan and Bangladesh to Release Held Airline Funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called upon Pakistan and Bangladesh to take immediate steps to alleviate obstacles hindering the repatriation of...
markediumJune 7, 2024
Remittances top $2 billion in May’s first 29 days
Inward remittances to Bangladesh have surpassed $2 billion in the first 29 days of May, marking a significant 38% increase compared to the...
markediumJune 7, 2024
Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Cigarettes to Become More Expensive
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has proposed an increase in the supplementary duty on cigarettes by 1%, bringing it to 66%. In...
markediumJune 6, 2024
Supplementary Duty on Mobile Internet Increased in 2024-25 Budget
The proposed national budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year includes an increase in the supplementary duty on mobile internet usage, raising the cost...
markediumJune 6, 2024
Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Mobile Talk Time Rate Set to Increase
The rate of mobile talk time is likely to increase in the proposed national budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. In the new...
markediumJune 6, 2024
Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Potential Key Changes in Prices Due to Proposed Duties and Taxes
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has proposed a Tk 7,96,900 crore (approximately $7.97 billion) budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 at the...
markediumJune 6, 2024
McDonald’s Fails in Chicken ‘Big Mac’ Trademark Dispute
McDonald’s has suffered a setback in a trademark dispute with an Irish fast-food chain. The ruling, delivered by a top EU court on...
markediumJune 5, 2024
Veneklasen Associates Celebrates World Environment Day in Dhaka: Seeking Innovative Ideas to Mitigate Noise Pollution
World-renowned U.S.-based acoustic consultancy firm Veneklasen Associates, Inc. is celebrating World Environment Day in its dynamic way in Dhaka, Bangladesh. After being awarded...
markediumJune 5, 2024
