- Bangladesh to chair BIMSTEC for 2 years
- CA joins breakfast meeting on BIMSTEC sidelines
- Holding polls at earliest possible time top priority: CA
- Trump says TikTok deal ‘very close’ as US ban deadline nears
- Deadly fire on Gaza ambulances possible Israeli 'war crimes': UN official
- Zambia’s US-based players withdrawn from China tournament over travel rules
- Dhaka weather to stay consistent until noon
- White House releases AFTP report, signaling major shift in US trade policy
- South Korea's Constitutional Court ousts impeached President Yoon
- Dhaka's air 'unhealthy' today
- Turkiye condemns Israel as greatest threat to regional peace
- We are not underestimating other teams: Sarwar Imran
- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
From 7.24% to 11.89%: Businesses alarmed by sharp rise in loan rates
Over the past two years, the average interest rate on loans in the country has surged by nearly 5 percentage points, raising serious concerns among entrepreneurs and business owners. The rising cost of borrowing is significantly impacting business expansion and investment decisions, with many...
High interest rates deepen trouble for businesses and employment
The surge in inflation is eroding household incomes and employment opportunities, driven largely by rising bank loan interest rates and reduced production. While depositors may benefit from higher interest rates, the banking sector and businesses face significant challenges. Banks are struggling...
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...
Factories closing, stagnation in investment
With a growing number of factory closures, Bangladeshs economic outlook is becoming increasingly uncertain; also stagnant investment is signaling a broader crisis. Private sector credit has hit a 42-month low, while rising interest rates and a faltering business environment have dampened both...