Dhaka: The country’s general point-to-point inflation rate eased to 8.29 percent in August 2025, down from 8.55 percent in July, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This slight decline in inflation was mainly a…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) today purchased US$134 million from five commercial banks through multiple auction methods as part of its ongoing strategy to curb the depreciation of the US dollar against the taka and revitalise the remittance and export …
Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing trade facilitation through regular communication with business stakeholders. Beginning on the second Wednesday of each month, the NBR will hold a view-exchang…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has signed participation agreements with 16 scheduled banks and four financial institutions under its Taka 5-billion refinance fund aimed at boosting startup financing and enhancing youth employment opportunities. BB Govern…
Dhaka: Representatives of the Buyers Forum and leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) convened for a vital dialogue aimed at reinforcing sustainable supply chains within the global fashion industry. The meeti…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) convened a workshop today at its conference room in BPPA Bhaban, located within the Planning Commission campus, to discuss proposed revisions to the Public Procurement Rules, 2008. The session …
Dhaka: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) hosted a seminar on “Changes in the Income Tax, VAT and Custom Laws through Finance Ordinance 2025” today via the Zoom platform. The event featured Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, chairman of t…
Dhaka: Stocks today demonstrated resilience with heightened market participation, sustaining its rebound momentum as investors showed continued interest in major large-cap scrips, although profit booking pressure kept the rally in check.
According t…
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have stood at $31.43 billion.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual…