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Production of local medicine raw materials, better known as active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), holds huge forex-earning potential but faces a host of headwinds from within, industry-insiders have said. They say the emerging sector has been facing lack of sufficient investment, including bank finance, at a time when it can spread …

Demand for air conditioners, electric fans and rechargeable fans in the capital Dhaka has surged amid a sizzling hot summer in the country. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, temperature in the capital rose to a 58-year record high to hit 40.6°C on Sunday. Dhaka was one of the 13 …

The country’s steel sector experienced a 65% jump in operational cost in the last one …

State Minister for Labour and Employment Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury on Tuesday said a decision …

The government on Wednesday introduced a new scheme named “Prottoy” under the Universal Pension Scheme …

On the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Bank (BB) will start releasing new notes in …

The excess liquidity in the country’s banking sector saw a decrease, falling by 5.38 per …

The government has decided to buy 8,000 tonnes of lentil at Tk 76.64 crore and …

Shrimps, popularly referred to as “white gold” due to being one of Bangladesh’s most valuable …

Spending under the annual development programme (ADP) has been going slow in the current fiscal …

Exorbitant prices! Unbearable!! These are among the words that have dominated public discussions in Bangladesh …

The profitability of the banking sector in Bangladesh is the lowest in South Asia due …

Brac Bank has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank to avail Credit Guarantee facility …

A total of 64% respondents from a recent survey believed that fraudulence or market manipulation …

In a recent report by the Fair Labor Association (FLA), they said buyers must commit …

The prices of onions have seen a significant decline in different regions of the country …

Amid ongoing efforts to bolster foreign currency reserves and stimulate remittance inflow into the country, …

Despite their tireless efforts to ensure food securities for the nation, farmers themselves are among …

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today directed banks to refrain from imposing any fine or interest on …

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has urged Bangladesh to end the detention of …

Bangladesh’s exports will continue to contribute to its economic growth in the short term although …

Despite the price hike, sales of medicines in Bangladesh grew at the slowest pace in …

Per capita income of Bangladesh has increased by $643 to $2,765 in the last five …

A staggering nearly 22% of Bangladesh’s total households are grappling with moderate or severe food …

Stakeholders including experts on industries and economists underscored the need for diversifying export products to …

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a lawsuit against 24 individuals, including a former managing …

Interest rate against borrowing from banks has surged to 11.89% as the Bangladesh Bank raised …

About 21.91 per cent of Bangladeshi households are facing moderate food insecurity while 0.83 per …

Shipping giant Maersk said on Sunday it was suspending the passage of vessels through a …

Bangladesh’s economy was beset by enormous challenges in 2023, including soaring inflation and depleting forex …

In a significant move towards aligning domestic fuel prices with international benchmarks, the government is …

Production of local medicine raw materials, better known as active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), holds huge …