Regional & International Economy

Optimism about the global economic recovery and vaccine rollouts trumped ongoing concerns about soaring virus infections Tuesday with most Asian markets clocking up big gains.

Bangladesh is set to meet the LDC graduation criteria for the consecutive second time and will be recommended for graduation during the upcoming triennial review of the

Planning Minister MA Mannan today said cottage, micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (CMSMEs) are the soul of the country’s economy.

Japan has emerged as Bangladesh’s largest lender in terms of aid disbursement this fiscal year, overtaking the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

Tech-enabled businesses and startups in Bangladesh are expected to see double-digit growth in investment this year, market insiders have said.

Whether the topic is transforming the automobile or conquering the next frontier of space, Elon Musk has shown a knack for captivating an audience beyond investors and science geeks.

Although imports fell drastically in the 2019-20 fiscal, the government aims to turn things around aiming for average import growth of 8% per year over the next three fiscals, including the current 2020-21.

Asian factory activity expanded moderately in December thanks to robust demand in regional giant China, business surveys showed on Monday, the latest sign that manufacturers are emerging from the initial damage of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Turkish Envoy to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan said, the Government of Turkey has a keen interest for larger scale investment in Bangladesh, especially in the Special Economic Zone. The Turkish Envoy made this remark during a courtesy call on State Minister of Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury at the latter’s office …

Its tremendous growth momentum did not come to a screeching halt like its neighbours did but just shifted into second gear.