- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
- Foreigners in Bangladesh increase spending on credit cards
- DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
- Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
- ‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
- EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
- British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
- Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
- Night temperature may drop in parts of country
- Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
- "Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
- OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
- Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
Economists say Los Angeles fire to have limited national economic impact
Devastating fires in the Los Angeles area are likely to put modest pressure on the US national economy in the near term but are unlikely to derail strong forward momentum, economists say. Forecasters reckon the fires destruction of property and job market disruptions could put upward pressure on...
Strong US economy challenges Trump’s reform agenda
When Donald Trump takes office next week, he inherits a US economy in better shape than when he began his first term in 2017. While he campaigned on promises of aggressive import tariffs, stricter immigration policies, deregulation, and smaller government, the economy now faces fewer challenges...
Massive gold mine discovered in Pakistan, set to revolutionize world economy
A staggering discovery of gold reserves, valued at Rs800 billion, has been claimed by Ibrahim Hassan Murad, the former Punjab Minister for Mines and Minerals, in Pakistan. According to Murad, the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) has confirmed the presence of 2.8 million tolas of gold along a...
Businessmen backed against the wall
Resentment among businessmen is mounting as they feel increasingly cornered by the challenges facing the economy. With no clear guidance to revive trade and business, many have turned to Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur, presenting a nine-point set of demands aimed at easing their burden....
IMF predicts steady global growth, disinflation for 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects steady global economic growth and ongoing disinflation in 2025, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed ahead of the updated World Economic Outlook release on January 17, reports Reuters. Georgieva highlighted that the U.S. economy is...
Businesspeople in awe
The countrys industrial sector has been grappling with persistent challenges, with no signs of improvement. Difficulties are soaring for local industrialists as they have been struggling for a long time with dollar shortages, high interest rates, labour unrest, and other issues that made it harder...
Forex market gets volatile again
The countrys economy has struggled with an inconsistent dollar rate for almost two years. Although the economy saw some stability in between, the price of the greenback is becoming volatile once again. After the government announced an increase in the currencys price, the kerb market became...
Considering alternatives to manufacturing is a miscalculation
The manufacturing sector has long been the backbone of Bangladeshs economy, fueled by affordable gas and low-cost labor. These factors enabled rapid industrial growth despite the countrys significant investment challenges, including high infrastructure costs and elevated bank interest rates....
Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0
Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trumps second presidency. Ongoing concerns about Chinas stuttering economy, the outlook for US interest rates and the wars...
Reasons to be optimistic about the US economy in 2025
The world faces numerous significant challenges as we move into 2025, but the US economy is not one of them. Driven by sustained consumer spending, the US has experienced a remarkable economic recovery from the pandemic downturn, which carried on into 2024. Economic growth has consistently...
Media trials allegedly used to destroy economy
A domestic and foreign conspiracy is being blamed for efforts to destabilize countrys economy, particularly targeting the banking sector and private industries. A group, disguised as patriots, is reportedly behind a media campaign designed to damage key financial institutions, with some experts...
AI could secretly influence decisions in new 'Intention economy'
Researchers from the University of Cambridge warned in a paper published Monday that conversational AI tools could soon secretly affect users decisions in a new commercial area known as the intention economy. The research argues the potentially lucrative yet troubling marketplace emerging for...
Interim govt increases reserves, activates banking sector: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has acknowledged improvements in Bangladeshs foreign exchange reserves and the gradual activation of the banking sector under the current interim government. However, he urged the government to play a more active role in revitalizing the economy, stating...
UK economy stagnant in third quarter in fresh setback
Britains economy was stagnant in the third quarter, according to revised official data released Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the Labour government. Gross domestic product showed zero growth in the July-September period, revised down from an initial estimate of 0.1 percent growth, the Office...
Recession not easing, raw material imports fall
Countrys trade has ground to a halt as the raw material imports fell to $5.27 billion in November, a sharp decline from $5.6 billion in the same month last year. This marks a troubling sign for the economy, as a reduction in imports is expected to fuel inflation and push up commodity prices....
CA promises to control prices, fix economy
Reaffirming the governments commitment to fix the economy, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for collective efforts to keep essential commodity prices stable during the upcoming Ramadan, reports UNB. We seek everyones cooperation to ensure that prices remain manageable. We have...
Islamic finance can be supportive tool for economic rebuilding, say experts
A policy meeting in Dhaka on Sunday explored how Islamic finance could play a pivotal role in rebuilding Bangladeshs economy. The event, organized in collaboration with a private bank, gathered over 100 junior scholars and industry experts to discuss how principles of Islamic finance can promote...
Bank account freezes must follow legal process: Abdul Awal Mintoo
Prominent businessman and former FBCCI president Abdul Awal Mintoo criticized the recent freezing of bank accounts, calling the practice not legally valid. Speaking at the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) in Paltan on Monday, he emphasized that such actions should strictly follow due legal process...
Afghan economy faces ‘uncertain’ future despite modest growth: World Bank
Afghanistans economy continues to face significant challenges despite showing signs of modest growth, the World Bank warned on Wednesday, with the future uncertain. The economys challenges include fiscal constraints, trade imbalances, and a limited capacity for public investment, the bank said...
Cars polluting less, but for how long?
Cars are getting more efficient and less polluting, resulting in better air quality for everyone, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But with a new administration coming in that has made climate change and air pollution less of a priority and drilling for...
Who will account for the 17 lakh crores of smuggled funds?
The nations economy is grappling with the detrimental effects of smuggling, while expatriates continue to send their hard-earned money back home. Meanwhile, corrupt officials and bribery networks are siphoning off the countrys wealth, leading to extravagant lifestyles abroad. These dishonest...
China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy
China announced Friday that it would expand visa-free entry to nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economy. Starting Nov. 30, travelers from Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Estonia, Latvia and Japan will...
Bangladesh receives $1.25bn remittance in 1st 16 days of Nov
Some $1.25 billion in remittances has been received during the first 16 days of November. At an exchange rate of Tk 120 per dollar, this amounts to approximately Tk 15,062 crore in Bangladeshi currency. Bangladesh Bank (BB) released a report on this matter on Sunday. According to the central...
Decline in LC opening and settlement
In the latest quarterly report, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has revealed a decline in the opening and settlement of letters of credit (LCs) during the first quarter of the current financial year, spanning July to September. The report indicates that the total number of LCs opened fell by approximately 7...
Stay united, alert against ‘ghosts of dictator’: Faruque
BNP Chairpersons Adviser Zainul Abdin Faruque on Friday said the ghosts of fallen dictator are still hatching conspiracies and all have to remain united against them to protect the independence attained through the sacrifices of martyrs like Abu Sayed, Mugdho and Wasim, reports BSS. We have...