Economy & Industry
Private Sector Credit Growth Hits Record Low Amid Election Uncertainty
Bangladesh’s private sector credit growth dropped to 6.10 percent in December 2025, a four-year low, missing the central bank’s 7.2 percent target amid...
markediumFebruary 3, 2026
Rethinking the ENDS and Nicotine Pouch Ban | Is a Blanket Ban the Most Effective Path?
The Ministry of Health’s proposal to amend the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (as amended in 2013) has reopened an...
markediumDecember 24, 2025
Tax-Free Income Limit Likely to Rise to Tk 525,000 for July Warriors
Tax-Free Income Limit Likely to Rise to Tk 525,000 for July Warriors The government is preparing to introduce a new category under personal...
markediumJune 1, 2025
Govt to Unveil Tk 7.9 Trillion Budget on June 2 Amid Strains
The interim government is set to unveil a Tk 7.9 trillion national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year on June 2, marking a...
markediumJune 1, 2025
Trump Vows to Raise Steel, Aluminum Tariffs to 50%
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that steel and aluminum tariffs will be doubled to 50% starting next week, marking a significant...
markediumJune 1, 2025
Trump’s Tariff War: A Throwback with a Twist—Yanis Varoufakis Unpacks the Economic and Political Playbook
In a compelling conversation with PoliticsJOE, Yanis Varoufakis—economist, author, and former Greek finance minister—dissects the motivations and mechanics behind Donald Trump’s recent tariff...
markediumApril 26, 2025
Bangladesh Introduces Special Security Measures to Reassure Foreign Investors Amid Crisis
In a strategic move to safeguard foreign investments, Bangladesh Police has introduced a dedicated emergency contact line exclusively for foreign investors. This line...
markediumApril 22, 2025
Taka Stabilizes as REER Index Hits Equilibrium, Reserves Rebuild Amid Policy Shifts
The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) index for Bangladesh dropped to 100 in March, indicating a return to exchange rate equilibrium and signaling...
markediumApril 22, 2025
China Commits Over $138 Million to Boost Bangladesh’s Healthcare Sector
China has pledged $138.20 million in financial assistance to support the advancement of Bangladesh’s healthcare sector, according to Health Advisor Nurjahan Begum reportedly....
markediumApril 21, 2025
Unilever Bangladesh Hosts UK Trade Envoy and British High Commissioner, Showcasing Local Legacy and Global Commitment
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), a leading UK-based multinational and the country’s largest Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, welcomed The Rt. Hon. the Baroness...
markediumApril 13, 2025
