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Economists fear double-whammy of unemployment may sow social tensions

Piling on top of the pre-pandemic stock of jobless population, economists apprehend the newly unemployed resulting from firms severely scaling back on their activities as part of ‘lockdown’ measures may lead to serious social headwinds on the country’s economy during...

WB okays $202m to increase food storage capacity in Bangladesh

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $202...

WB likely to give $500m loan for dev of technical education

The World Bank (WB) is likely to provide US$500 million...

LNG imports up 64.61pc in FY ’20

Bangladesh's liquefied natural gas (LNG) import increased significantly by 64.61...

Safety nets bypass 'missing middle'

Speakers at a webinar stressed the need for reforming existing...

Virus revives 'mattress' economy

Money multiplier decreased in the last fiscal year as people...

Economists heap praise on monetary policy

The monetary policy released by the central bank on Wednesday...

Revised incentive package for investors underway

The country's investment promotion agencies are pulling their socks up...

BB lowers borrowing costs to boost money flow

The central bank unveiled an expansionary monetary policy on Wednesday...

Japan cos' China exit: Bangladesh misses the train

Bangladesh's hope for attracting 30 Japanese companies relocating from China...

Move to stop tax evasion on cars

The National Bard of Revenue (NBR) has joined its hand...

Forex reserve crosses $37b-mark for first time

The country’s foreign exchange reserve has touched a new record...

Country loses 30pc rawhide every year for improper preservation

The country loses around 30 per cent of total rawhide...

Annual trade gap crosses $17b in FY20

Country’s bilateral merchandise trade gap with the rest of the...

Govt endorses seven projects worth Tk 30.75b

The government on Tuesday in Dhaka endorsed seven development projects...

NBR to introduce automated challan from mid-August

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to launch...

BB releases monetary policy tomorrow

The central bank unveils its monetary policy for this fiscal...

Post-Covid business: Govt updating laws to snare foreign investors

The government is streamlining five laws as part of its...

Japan to dispense $1.0b in budget aid

Bangladesh for the first time is expected to secure US$1.0...

Transshipment with neighbours: NBR readies procedures

Bangladesh is set to work out a comprehensive procedure to...

Uncertain policy deters FDI, experts tell virtual dialogue

Speakers at a dialogue have identified policy uncertainty and unpredictability...

BR fails to prove its mettle

The Bangladesh Railway (BR) was the worst performer among the...

Defer graduation from LDC club to tap trade benefits

Bangladesh should defer the LDC graduation process considering the adverse...

BB orders banks to postpone loan recovery from flood-hit farmers

Bangladesh Bank has ordered all banks to postpone recovery of...

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