Economy & Industry
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: 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
Women’s Agent Banking Accounts Near Parity with Men
Women in Bangladesh are increasingly embracing agent banking, with nearly equal participation to men, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. As...
markediumJune 1, 2024
Q1’24 Sees Drop in Green Lending Amid Liquidity Crunch
Green financing in Bangladesh witnessed a setback in the first quarter of 2024, mirroring the challenges posed by a liquidity crisis gripping the...
markediumJune 1, 2024
8 Capital Market Stakeholders Honored By BSEC With Golden Jubilee Award For 2023
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) honored eight institutions with the ‘Independence Golden Jubilee Awards’ for their exemplary performance as stakeholders in...
markediumMay 22, 2024
Four Steelmakers Dominate 53% of the Market According to a Study
A recent study has unveiled that four steelmakers based in Chattogram currently control 53 percent of Bangladesh’s total steel demand. Despite the presence...
markediumMay 21, 2024
Bangladesh Sees Drop in Young Workforce in Q1’24
Official data reveals a concerning trend in Bangladesh’s labor market, with a notable decline in the young workforce during the first quarter of...
markediumMay 8, 2024
BB May Drop SMART Formula Due to Higher Interest Rates
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is contemplating a major overhaul of its interest rate determination mechanism, considering abandoning the SMART formula currently in use....
markediumMay 8, 2024
Exports Hit Lowest Point in Six Months
In a setback to Bangladesh’s economic resurgence, the nation’s exports experienced a downturn in April, marking the first decline in four months. The...
markediumMay 8, 2024
Remittance Surges 21% in April Ahead of Eid
In a significant development for Bangladesh’s economy, remittance inflows surged by a remarkable 21.31% in April, totaling $2.04 billion. This substantial increase has...
markediumMay 8, 2024
