Economy & Industry
Bangladesh’s Exports Hit a 26-Month Low in October 2023
Bangladesh’s export earnings hit a 26-month low in October, plummeting to $3.76 billion. This downturn was driven by a sharp decline in global...
markediumNovember 5, 2023
PM Introduces ‘Taka Pay’ Card In Bangladesh for Financial Independence
To enhance financial independence and reduce reliance on global payment networks, Bangladesh has introduced its first domestic card scheme, “Taka Pay.” The initiative...
markediumNovember 1, 2023
Mobile Phone Production Sees Dive in September in Bangladesh
Mobile phone manufacturing and imports in Bangladesh are changing significantly, with recent data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) indicating notable shifts....
markediumOctober 27, 2023
9,300 New Jobs On The Horizon: The Renewable Energy Revolution By 2030
In a visionary move, a recent study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has reportedly unveiled the potential for Bangladesh’s power sector...
markediumOctober 21, 2023
Bangladesh’s FY23 FDI Slips 7% to $3.2 Billion Amid Market Volatility
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh experienced a 7% decline, falling to $3.2 billion during FY23, as revealed in data reportedly released by...
markediumOctober 19, 2023
Bangladesh’s Forex Reserves Fall Below $21 Billion Mark
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have fallen below $21 billion, registering at $20.96 billion, a decrease from the $21.05 billion reported on October...
markediumOctober 19, 2023
MFS Transactions Soared By 25% YoY in August
In a digital age marked by rapid technological advancements, Bangladesh has witnessed a substantial surge in mobile financial services (MFS) transactions, reflecting the...
markediumOctober 15, 2023
Bangladesh Internet User Base Surges by 1 Million in August
In August, Bangladesh experienced a notable increase in its internet user population, primarily driven by the growth of its mobile subscriber network. Data...
markediumOctober 15, 2023
Internet Bandwidth Usage to Surge by 600% in Seven Years, Said Mustafa Jabbar
The use of internet bandwidth is projected to witness an astonishing 600 percent increase within the next seven years, reaching an unprecedented 30,000...
markediumOctober 5, 2023
Bangladesh Sees 41-Month Low in Remittances Despite Rise in Overseas Employment
In September, Bangladesh reportedly saw its inward remittances plunge to a 41-month low, with a sum of $1.34 billion. This level of remittances...
markediumOctober 3, 2023
