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Zambia Invites Bangladesh To Forge New Frontiers In Pharmaceuticals And Trade
Zambia has extended an invitation to Bangladesh to explore the establishment of a pharmaceutical plant within its borders, signaling a new chapter in economic collaboration between the two…
US and Bangladesh Strengthen Port Security Cooperation
The United States (US) and Bangladesh continue to deepen their collaboration on port security, recognizing the mutual benefits of strengthening maritime safety reportedly.
From January 20 to…
Bangladesh Remittance Hits $1.68 Billion In 25 Days Of January, Poised To Surpass $2 Billion
Expatriates have sent an impressive $1.68 billion in remittances to Bangladesh during the first 25 days of January 2025, averaging $67.04 million per day, according to Bangladesh Bank…
Corporate Houses Tax Returns To Go Online Next Year, NBR Chairman
Starting next year, corporate houses in Bangladesh will be able to file their tax returns online, marking a significant step toward reducing the challenges faced by taxpayers, announced Md…
Bangladesh Emerges As South Asia’s Mobile Money Trailblazer, GSMA Report
In a rapidly evolving global financial landscape, mobile money is reshaping economies and transforming lives. According to the 2024 GSMA report, "The State of the Industry Report on Mobile…
BTRC Launches Telecom Licensing Reforms To Enhance Services
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has embarked on an ambitious mission to overhaul the country’s telecom licensing system, aiming to meet modern demands and…
FDI in Bangladesh Hits Six-Year Low Amidst Political and Economic Turmoil
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh plummeted to $104.33 million in the July-September quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, marking the lowest level in at least six years. This dramatic…
China Offers Extended Loan Repayment Period to Bangladesh
Beijing has agreed in principle to extend the repayment period for Chinese loans and is considering a request from Dhaka to lower interest rates (China offers extended loan). The move aims…
Bangladesh Motorcycle Sales Plunge to Five-Year Low
The motorcycle market in Bangladesh hit a five-year low in 2024, reflecting ongoing economic instability, inflation, and political challenges. Sales fell by 2 percent compared to 2023,…