The country has 1.4 million tonnes of sugar deficit which can be minimised through adopting modern sugar production methods, speakers said at a workshop on Friday.
Read More »Exports rebound strongly in Aug
Earnings from merchandise exports significantly rebounded in August by 14 per cent year-on- year to reach $3.38 billion, buoyed by garment shipments, particularly knitwear items.
Read More »Remittance earnings from US, UK double in four years
The country’s remittance earnings from two western countries — the United States and the United Kingdom — have doubled in the last four years, a reflection of growing employment and migration of Bangladeshi nationals to these two countries.
Read More »Stocks hit another record high
Bangladesh stocks have continued their foray into new territory, ending yesterday with a new high amid increased participation of buoyant investors.
Read More »What can central banks do to address climate risks?
The world’s main central banks were seen as saviors of the global economy in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and when the coronavirus pandemic hit last year, but they are less than unified when it comes to addressing climate change.
Read More »Report: Stable income growth driving residential demand in Bangladesh
Land prices in Dhaka are currently on an upward incline, driven by a population growth that currently stands at over 20 million, says London-based Research Intelligence Unit
Read More »Remittance slips to 6-month low
Remittance inflow declined 8 per cent year-on-year in August to $1.8 billion, the lowest in the past six months, as money transfers through informal channels such as “hundi ” have increased, according to various experts.
Read More »Marine fisheries have vast role in development of blue economy: Rezaul
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim said that marine fisheries have a huge role to play in the development of blue economy.
Read More »Weighed down by high production costs
Garment exporters have been feeling the pinch of an unusual rise in the cost of production fuelled by hikes in yarn prices and freight charges in the wake of a recovery in export during this time of Covid-19.
Read More »Breather for NBFI borrowers
Bangladesh Bank yesterday said borrowers of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) would not become defaulters until December if they pay 50 per cent of their loans’ instalment.
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