Economy & Industry
Bank Deposits See 8% Growth in January After Months of Sluggish Performance
After months of stagnation, bank deposit growth in Bangladesh finally crossed the 8% mark in January 2025, signaling a potential turnaround in the...
markediumMarch 13, 2025
Bangladesh Looks To Pakistan As A Competitive Sourcing Hub
Bangladesh is setting its sights on Pakistan as an emerging sourcing destination, with local traders eager to tap into competitive pricing and a...
markediumMarch 13, 2025
Moody’s Downgrades Bangladesh’s Banking Outlook To Negative
Bangladesh’s real GDP growth is projected to slow significantly in fiscal year 2025, dropping to 4.5% from 5.8% in FY24, according to recent...
markediumMarch 13, 2025
Bangladesh Bank Removes Meghna, NRBC, And NRB Boards Over Misconduct
In a decisive move to restore discipline and protect depositors’ interests, the Bangladesh Bank has dissolved the boards of Meghna Bank, NRBC Bank,...
markediumMarch 13, 2025
Bangladesh Lifts Advance Tax on Cancer Drug Raw Materials to Lower Costs
In a major relief for cancer drug manufacturers, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has exempted advance tax (AT) on the import of...
markediumMarch 13, 2025
Bangladesh Becomes Fastest-Growing Apparel Exporter to the US in January
Bangladesh has cemented its position as the fastest-growing apparel exporter to the United States, achieving an impressive 45.93% year-on-year growth in January 2025....
markediumMarch 12, 2025
Bangladesh’s Pharma Exports Surge, But February Drop Raises Questions
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector has maintained a steady growth trajectory in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, fueled by increasing demand...
markediumMarch 11, 2025
No Fresh Notes This Eid, Bangladesh Bank Suspends Exchange
This Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Bank has decided to put a pause on the tradition of exchanging fresh banknotes. In a directive issued on Sunday,...
markediumMarch 11, 2025
Women In Banking On The Rise: 12.9% Growth In Just Six Months
The presence of women or female employees in Bangladesh’s banking sector is surging, with a remarkable 12.9% increase in just the last six...
markediumMarch 11, 2025
Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Exit Rules for Struggling Businesses
In a major relief for troubled businesses, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed the down payment requirements for defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring...
markediumMarch 11, 2025
