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Report says, Bangladesh Among Worst 10 for Labor Rights
Bangladesh continues to be listed among the 10 worst countries for labor rights in 2024, marking the eighth consecutive year of poor performance...
markediumJune 25, 2024
World Bank Projects 5.7% Economic Growth for Bangladesh in FY25
The World Bank has forecasted that Bangladesh’s economy will grow by 5.7% in the fiscal year 2025, attributing this growth to increased private...
markediumJune 25, 2024
Government Targets Full Paperless Services by 2041 for Smart Bangladesh
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transition all its services to a completely paperless format by 2041 as part of the...
markediumJune 25, 2024
Ferrari’s First EV to Exceed $500,000
Ferrari’s first electric vehicle (EV) is set to debut with a starting price of at least 500,000 euros ($535,000). The luxury carmaker is...
markediumJune 25, 2024
Consumption Tightens Amid Rising Inflation
Bangladesh has witnessed a significant decline in consumption as a percentage of GDP during the outgoing fiscal year 2023-24, marking the lowest level...
markediumJune 25, 2024
City Bank Gets $30M OPEC Loan
City Bank has recently signed a $30 million loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) to support international trade...
markediumJune 25, 2024
The Finance Minister Anticipates Inflation Decline by Year-end
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has revealed that the battle against inflation may require an additional six months of concerted effort, as...
markediumJune 12, 2024
Private Sector Credit Growth at 5-Month Low
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh plummeted to a five-month low in April, marking a significant decline from the previous month, according to...
markediumJune 12, 2024
Universal Pension Scheme Hits 303,176 Registrations
The Universal Pension Scheme has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the three-lakh mark in registrations just ten months after its inception, the National...
markediumJune 12, 2024
EBL Unveils BKMEA Co-Brand Cards
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched co-branded credit cards for members and staff of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) at...
markediumJune 12, 2024
