Economy & Industry
US-bound Garment Exports Double in Five Years
Despite facing various challenges, Bangladesh’s garment exports showcased resilience in 2023, navigating through global uncertainties, trade tensions, and the ongoing pandemic. In the...
markediumJanuary 26, 2024
Chittagong Port’s RMG Exports Surge by 21.75% in H1 FY24
Bangladeshi garment exports have experienced a substantial surge, registering a 21.75% volume increase and a 16% rise in value during the initial six...
markediumJanuary 26, 2024
Five Banks Managed Half of Defaulted Loans in June Last Year
In a recent report by Bangladesh Bank, the banking sector faces heightened concerns as defaulted loans concentration spikes by 30% among the top...
markediumJanuary 26, 2024
Imad Fakhoury joins International Finance Corporation as Regional Director
Imad N Fakhoury, appointed as the Regional Director for South Asia by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key member of the World...
markediumJanuary 25, 2024
UN Expects Global Tourism Rebound By 2024, Driven By Asia
In a recent report by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), the global tourism industry is poised for a strong comeback, with international tourism...
markediumJanuary 25, 2024
Bangladesh set to become the 20th largest economy by 2038
As per the recent projections from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), Bangladesh is set to become the 20th largest global...
markediumJanuary 2, 2024
BBS: Household Income Doubles in Six Years
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2022 report, showcasing remarkable progress in the country’s economic...
markediumDecember 30, 2023
Bangladesh’s Garment Exports Hit $42.83B in Jan-Nov
From January to November, Bangladesh experienced a 4.35% surge in garment export revenue, totaling $42.83 billion. Reportedly, the notable expansion was mainly driven...
markediumDecember 30, 2023
Foreign exchange reserves increase to $21.45 billion
In a strategic move aligning with International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines, Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in its gross foreign exchange reserves, reaching...
markediumDecember 29, 2023
Bangladesh Ranks Third in Global Food Imports
Bangladesh secured the third position among global food-importing nations, importing approximately 12.5 million tonnes of food products in 2021, according to the latest...
markediumDecember 28, 2023
