October 1, 2026

Bangladesh Sees 6.34% Growth in Q1 Merchandise Exports

Dhaka:Bangladesh’s merchandise exports increased by 6.34 percent in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27, amounting to US$13,094.13 million, up from US$12,313.17 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year.

According to Bangladesh …

CCEA Approves Agreement for Operation of Chittagong Port Terminal

Chittagong:The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a draft Concession Agreement for the operation and maintenance of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port. This agreement includes the Overflow Yard (OCY) and…

CCGP Approves Major Contracts for Dhaka Metro Rail Projects

Dhaka:The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved eight procurement proposals valued at TK 58,477.74 crore to accelerate the construction of MRT Line-1 and MRT Line-5 North for the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).

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Bangladesh Sees 13.3% Increase in Remittance Inflows in Q1 FY27

Dhaka:The country received $8,591 million in workers’ remittances from July 1 to September 30 in the current fiscal year (FY2026-27), representing a 13.3 percent rise compared to $7,586 million during the same period the previous fiscal year.

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