Economy & Industry
BIDA Unveils FDI Heatmap To Boost Foreign Investment In Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has launched an FDI Heatmap prioritizing 19 key sectors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and bolster...
markediumJanuary 16, 2025
Unused Mobile Data Can Now Be Carried Forward: What You Need to Know
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has introduced a major update allowing mobile users to carry forward unused mobile data from their existing...
markediumJanuary 15, 2025
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Surge by 25% in 2024
Global electric vehicles experienced a significant sales of 25% increase in 2024, with record-breaking numbers reaching 17.1 million battery electric vehicles sold worldwide...
markediumJanuary 15, 2025
Boosting Bilateral Trade Bangladesh-Pakistan Trade: Challenges and Opportunities
Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Pakistan has yet to reach its full potential due to challenges such as non-tariff barriers, tariff disparities, and...
markediumJanuary 15, 2025
Restrictions Lifted, Hourly Mobile Internet Packages Now Available
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has withdrawn restrictions on the tenure of mobile internet packages, allowing operators to reintroduce hourly data packs...
markediumJanuary 13, 2025
Bangladesh Bank Governor: 80% Of Stolen Reserve Funds Recovered
On January 11, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur announced that 80% of the stolen reserve funds have been successfully recovered. Speaking at...
markediumJanuary 12, 2025
Increased Costs for Cooking, Communication, Internet, and Medicine, Impact of New VAT Policies
The cost of living is set to rise as the government imposes higher Value Added Tax (VAT) and supplementary duties on over 100...
markediumJanuary 12, 2025
Mid-Year VAT Hike Stuns Consumers And Businesses
In a surprising move, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has implemented a significant hike in value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD)...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
Inclusive Payment Ecosystem with ‘EkPay’ Launched by ICT Division
The ICT Division is advancing efforts to create a seamless and inclusive payment system through the payment aggregator ‘EkPay.’ This platform allows users...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
“Made in Bangladesh” Expo to Be Held in Brazil on June 15-18, 2025
The Brazil Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) is set to host the inaugural “Made in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025” in São Paulo, Brazil,...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
