Dhaka: Experts at a recent discussion highlighted the necessity for a specific government policy or action plan focusing on energy efficiency and conservation to ensure future energy security. Although an ‘Energy Efficiency and Conservation Master Pla…
Dhaka: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) successfully carried out a four-day-long business tour in Bangladesh for a delegation of Japanese companies. The tour, titled ‘Urban Environmental Business Study Tour,’ was held from July 20, 20…
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s annual foreign debt repayment crossed $4 billion for the first time in the history of the country in the just-concluded fiscal year (FY25).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a report released by the Economic Relations Di…
Dhaka: July, the first month of the current fiscal year (FY26), indicates promises for rebounding economic activity, despite ongoing challenges. The General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission, in its latest monthly economic update, ha…
Dhaka: The Ministry of Commerce has appointed Mustafizur Rahman, a joint secretary within the ministry, as the new administrator of the Bangladesh Fertilizer Association. This decision was formalized through an official order, signed by Muhammad Rehan…
Dhaka: The 30th Annual Council of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) was held today in the capital. Mahbubur Rahman, President of the International Chamber of Commerce – Bangladesh, on behalf of the Executive Board, presented a co…
Dhaka: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today emphasized the necessity of establishing countervailing power to ensure effective governance in the country, which has become increasingly challenging over the years. “The governance has become difficul…
Chattogram: A new ICD-based custom house will be established in Chattogram. Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abdur Rahman Khan made this announcement during a meeting with custom officials and stakeholders at the Chattogram Custom House…
Brussels: Europe’s new car market saw a sharp seven-percent year-on-year drop in June, with top economies Germany, France, and Italy posting especially steep declines, according to automobile manufacturers’ figures published on Thursday. The continent…