Economy & Industry
Lighter Ship Costs Drop 25% Due to Syndicate Absence
The cost of lighter ship transportation from the outer anchorage of Chattogram port has plummeted by at least 25% following the removal of...
markediumAugust 27, 2024
Bangladesh Bank Negotiates $3 Billion Loan with IMF
Bangladesh is in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for an additional $3 billion loan to address economic challenges following recent political...
markediumAugust 25, 2024
Redesigning the Financial System to Boost Entrepreneurship and Creativity
In a compelling address at the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit 2024, Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus...
markediumAugust 25, 2024
Remittance Inflow up $406 Million YoY in Early August
Bangladesh’s inward remittance flow surged by 36% during the first 20 days of August, driven by a significant increase in funds sent through...
markediumAugust 25, 2024
E-Commerce Companies Hesitant to Adopt Digital ID
Local e-commerce companies in Bangladesh are showing reluctance to apply for the Digital Business Identification (DBID) due to regulatory and technical challenges, according...
markediumAugust 25, 2024
Wage Growth and Inflation Gap hits 10-year high
Wage growth in Bangladesh has experienced a slight dip after 30 consecutive months of increases, according to new data from the Bangladesh Bureau...
markediumAugust 24, 2024
Commission to Implement Sustainable Banking Reforms
The interim government has taken a significant step towards reforming the country’s banking sector by announcing the formation of a dedicated commission aimed...
markediumAugust 24, 2024
BB Governor: No More Bank Liquidity Support
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced it will no longer provide special liquidity support to any banks, according to Governor Ahsan H Mansur. This...
markediumAugust 24, 2024
Bangladesh’s Economy Experiences a Significant Downturn in July
In July, Bangladesh’s economy experienced a severe downturn, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI dropped sharply by 27 points...
markediumAugust 11, 2024
Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index Falls in July
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Bangladesh fell dramatically in July, dropping 27 points to a concerning 36.9, according to the Metropolitan Chamber...
markediumAugust 10, 2024
