Economy & Industry
Bangladesh to Import 40MW Electricity from Nepal for Five Months
Bangladesh is set to receive 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal via India for five months, from June to November 2025, under...
markediumFebruary 26, 2025
Bangladesh’s Apparel (RMG) Exports to EU Grow Amid Declining Unit Prices
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union saw significant growth in 2024, despite a decline in unit prices. The country shipped...
markediumFebruary 26, 2025
Approximately 49,000 BO Accounts Emptied in Six Months Amid Market Uncertainty
Investor frustration over prolonged market losses has led to a staggering 49,000 beneficiary owners’ (BO) accounts being emptied by 20 February, triggering a...
markediumFebruary 23, 2025
Imports Recover Amid Growing Exports And Remittance Inflows in Bangladesh
Imports in Bangladesh grew by 3.53 percent year-on-year, reaching $32 billion in the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2024-25. This growth marks...
markediumFebruary 18, 2025
Adani to Fully Restore Power Supply to Bangladesh Amid Ongoing Disputes
Adani Power has agreed to fully restore electricity supply to Bangladesh by next week after months of reduced deliveries caused by payment delays....
markediumFebruary 15, 2025
Monetary Comeback, Tk1,085cr Returns in December
In a promising turn for the banking sector, Tk1,085 crore flowed back into banks in December (Monetary Comeback), signaling a potential shift in...
markediumFebruary 15, 2025
VAT Registration Sees 26% Surge Over Six Months, NBR
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has recorded a notable 26% increase in VAT registrations over the last six months (August 2024 –...
markediumFebruary 15, 2025
$30 Million Investment to Enhance Patenga Container Terminal’s Capacity
Chattogram’s Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) is set to receive a major operational boost with a $30 million investment for four advanced ship-to-shore (STS)...
markediumFebruary 15, 2025
Tobacco Industry Leaders Voice Serious Concern At Interim Budget Measures That Will Negatively Impact Employment, Foreign Investment, And Industry Sustainability
Managing Directors (MDs) of the three major players in the cigarette manufacturing sector have expressed deep concern over the recent fiscal policy revisions,...
markediumFebruary 13, 2025
Bangladesh’s January PMI Surges, Signaling Stronger Economic Momentum
Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded a notable surge in January, climbing 4 points from the previous month to reach 65.7 – marking...
markediumFebruary 10, 2025
