International tourist arrivals plunged 65 per cent in the first half of 2020 compared to last year, data from the World Tourism Organization showed on Tuesday, translating into an estimated $460 billion loss in export revenues.
Read More »Dollar dips as markets increase bets on more Fed easing
The US dollar fell across the board on Wednesday as expectations grew that the US central bank may hint at more policy action, while the Chinese yuan vaulted to its highest level since May 2019, reports Reuters.
Read More »Tipu: Dishonest traders, panic buying behind onion price hike
However, the minister also said that onion prices would stabilize within a month as there was enough supply of the item
Read More »Runner, Bajaj to build 3-wheeler manufacturing plant in Bangladesh
Bajaj Auto will provide necessary technical support for localization of parts and components, assembling and manufacturing of vehicles to Runner Automobiles
Read More »Kamal hopeful of attaining GDP target in FY21
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday reiterated his optimism of attaining the targeted 8.2 percent GDP growth rate in the current fiscal year (FY21), saying that the country’s people are giving their all-out efforts alongside the government to attain the goal.
Read More »Shares of 1200 Crest Securities clients sent to link accounts
Shares from over 1200 BO accounts of the clients of Crest Securities have so far been transferred into their link accounts, as the brokerage house remained shuttered since its owners went into hiding after allegedly embezzling funds and shares of the clients.
Read More »BEPZA’s contribution in national export increases
The contribution of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) in national export has increased in the fiscal 2019-20.
Read More »Govt drafts guidelines to check use of toxic ingredients
The government has prepared draft guidelines on production and marketing of feed for fish and livestock to keep the supply of fish, meat, egg and milk safe from toxic ingredients, including heavy metals.
Read More »Banks’ deposit growth rises in July
Bankers have attributed the rise in deposits to normalcy in economic activities despite the high Covid-19 infection rates
Read More »Onions from Turkey, Egypt to arrive early next month
The consignment of onions is expected to reach Chittagong port early next month
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