March 2, 2025

Remittance Inflow Surges by 25% in February

Dhaka: Expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$2,528 million in remittances in February, marking an increase of approximately 25 percent compared to the same month the previous year. The remittances sent by wage earners in February 2024 amounted to $2,022 mil…

Committee Recommends Closure of Four Ports

Dhaka: A committee of the Ministry of Shipping has recommended the complete closure of three non-profitable and inactive ports and the closure of operational activities of another port under the Bangladesh Land Ports Authority.

According to Banglade…

Govt Sets Maximum Storage Price for Potatoes at Tk 6.75 Per Kg

Dhaka: The government has announced a maximum storage price of Taka 6.75 per kilogram for potatoes in cold storages across the country. This decision aims to regulate and standardize the cost associated with preserving potatoes, an essential staple in…

Stocks Witness Flat on First Day of Ramadan

Dhaka: Stock markets today witnessed flat on the first day of Ramadan, snapping a six-day winning streak. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the country’s premier bourse Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), shed 10 points to close at 5,236.84 points. Due to redu…

Families of Deceased Govt Employees Get Financial Aid

Khulna: The government has distributed Tk 72 lakh among the families of government employees who passed away while in service or retired due to disability. Nine families received Tk 8 lakh each under this assistance program.

According to Bangladesh …