‘It seems like the [Covid-19] crisis, which is expected to continue for months, will squeeze people like us more and more’
Read More »World economy could suffer ‘significant scarring’: IMF official
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could inflict “significant scarring” worldwide and the outlook for recovery remains highly uncertain, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said Friday.
Read More »DSE hails proposed budget as pro-investor, business-friendly
Appreciating the proposed budget for fiscal 2020-21, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today said it is a cutting-edge, unprecedented and pro-people fiscal plan for the general investors in the capital market.
Read More »Budget spike in mobile phone service charges cause user outrage amid crisis
A rise in cost of mobile phone services has caused an outburst among the customers as they are depending more on phone calls, texts and internet for communication, study and business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »Distribute stimulus packages properly: Speakers
Amid the growing unemployment and poverty rate during the shutdown period due to COVID-19, economists and businesses urged the government to distribute all stimulus packages properly in the affected sectors.
Read More »Summer fruit growers face double blow
The country’s mango, litchi and other summer fruit growers are facing a double blow due to supply disruption during the coronavirus pandemic as well as fall in production.
Read More »Coronavirus impact on shrimp sector
The spread of coronavirus across the country seems to have put seafood exporters on the edge, as they fear that the emerging situation could hamper the movement of marine consignments to overseas destinations.
Read More »Elevated extreme poverty to persist through 2021: World Bank
Global economic growth could rebound next year — but the number of people living in extreme poverty is expected to remain unchanged after a huge surge this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank warned Tuesday.
Read More »BGMEA says 299 out of 4m have COVID-19. Bangladesh workers doubt data
Clothing factory workers have dismissed owners’ lobby BGMEA’s figure that only 299 among around 4 million workers of the industry have contracted coronavirus while more than 70,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in three months in Bangladesh.
Read More »BEA places Tk 13.96 lakh crore alternative budgets for FY21
Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) placed on Monday a Taka 13,96,600 crore alternative budget for the fiscal 2020-21 (FY21) amid at tackling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and building Bangladesh with the spirit of the Liberation War.
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