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The Government Aims For 6% GDP Growth With Smaller Budget of Bangladesh
Finance ministry officials have already started working on the budget after receiving directives from Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed will lead…
Google Unveils Gemma 3: A Game-Changer in AI Efficiency
Google has introduced Gemma 3, its latest lightweight, open AI model family, designed to deliver powerful AI capabilities directly on devices - from smartphones and laptops to…
BMW’s Profits Tumble 37% Amid Trade Turmoil and China Slowdown
Luxury automaker BMW has sounded the alarm on continued economic turbulence in 2025, following a staggering 37% drop in net profit last year reportedly.
For 2024, BMW’s net profit sank to…
Africa’s E-Commerce Giant Jiji Sets Sights on Bangladesh
Jiji, Africa’s leading e-commerce marketplace by gross turnover, is making its next big move - launching in Bangladesh as early as this week, with an ambitious plan to expand further across…
Gold Surges to Historic $3,000 as Global Trade War Heats Up
Gold has shattered records, soaring past the $3,000 per ounce mark for the first time as economic turmoil and escalating trade tensions send investors rushing toward the safe-haven asset. On…
Bangladesh Bank Cracks Down on Weak Banks with Dividend Ban
In a bold move to shore up the country’s struggling banking sector, Bangladesh Bank has imposed tough new restrictions on dividend payouts, effectively barring banks with over 10%…
NBR Grants Companies More Time to File Tax Returns
In a significant relief for businesses, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has once again extended the corporate tax return deadline—this time until April 30. Previously, companies were…
Meta’s Bold Move: Testing In-House AI Training Chips
Meta is taking a bold step toward reducing its dependence on hardware giants like Nvidia by testing its own AI training chip. According to Reuters, the social media powerhouse has developed…
Fifth sukuk oversubscribed by three times as govt raises Tk 3,000cr
The government has successfully raised Tk 3,000 crore through its latest sukuk issuance, receiving an overwhelming response from investors. The initiative, aimed at funding the construction…
LafargeHolcim BD To Pay Tk 441 Crore Dividend Despite 36% Profit Drop
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, one of the country’s leading multinational cement manufacturers, has announceda 38% cash dividend for 2024, amounting to approximately Tk441 crore. This comes…
