Industry

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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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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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…

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.

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Foreign Currency Reserve Stands at $36.31 Billion

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $36.31 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank today. The central bank provided these figures as part of their regular updates on the country’s financial health.

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