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Bangladesh Sees Drop in Young Workforce in Q1’24
Official data reveals a concerning trend in Bangladesh's labor market, with a notable decline in the young workforce during the first quarter of 2024. According to the Quarterly Labour…
Mamun Rashid Becomes President of ShopUp
To reshape the landscape of Bangladesh's business-to-business commerce, Mamun Rashid, a distinguished economic analyst and banker, has taken the helm as President of ShopUp. This…
Capital Market to Introduce Derivative Products by 2025
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has unveiled plans to launch derivative productsin the stock market by 2025, according to Commissioner Abdul Halim. Speaking as the…
BB May Drop SMART Formula Due to Higher Interest Rates
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is contemplating a major overhaul of its interest rate determination mechanism, considering abandoning the SMART formulacurrently in use. This potential move…
Exports Hit Lowest Point in Six Months
In a setback to Bangladesh's economic resurgence, the nation's exports experienced a downturn in April, marking the first decline in four months. The dip, largely attributed to slowing…
Remittance Surges 21% in April Ahead of Eid
In a significant development for Bangladesh's economy, remittance inflows surged by a remarkable 21.31% in April, totaling $2.04 billion. This substantial increase has been attributed to…
Would Implementing Additional Taxes on High Sugar Products Benefit Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, the momentum in revenue collection has been persistently sluggish due to widespread tax evasion among corporations and industries. Despite efforts, the National Board of…
Revolutionizing Refrigeration: Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC Teams Up with Top Infotainment…
In an industry-first collaboration, Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, a leading name in Bangladesh's electronics market, has joined forces with four of the nation's most influential…
Summit Group’s Top Management Undergoes Major Changes
Summit Group, Bangladesh's largest infrastructure conglomerate, has appointed Jafer Ummeed Khan as the new chairman of Summit Oil and Shipping Limited. Concurrently, Latif Khanassumes the…
Shams Zaman becomes Country Managing Partner of PwC Bangladesh
In a significant move reflecting PwC's commitment to Bangladesh's burgeoning economy, Shams Zaman has been appointed as the new Country Managing Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)…
