Economy & Industry
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
Bangladesh Can Take Advantage Of Trump’s Trade Policy: Speakers
Speakers at a discussion meeting on Monday said that Bangladesh can take US President Donald Trump’s trade policy as an opportunity. “President Trump...
markediumMarch 11, 2025
Bangladesh Requires 100,000 Apartments Every Year
Bangladesh faces a significant housing gap, requiring approximately 100,000 new apartments each year. Despite having the capacity to meet this demand, real estate...
markediumMarch 9, 2025
Bangladeshi Firms Partnered With US Telecom Giant Starlink
Several Bangladeshi companies have entered into partnerships with Starlink, the satellite internet service provider, to establish ground earth stations in Bangladesh. This collaboration...
markediumMarch 9, 2025
For The First Time In 4 Years Private Sector External Credit Drops Below $10B
The outstanding short-term foreign debt of Bangladesh’s private sector has reportedly fallen below $10 billion for the first time in nearly four years,...
markediumMarch 8, 2025
