Economy
GDP grows 4.86% in Q3 FY25

Inflation falls to 35-month low at 8.48% in June
Food prices ease but wage growth remains sluggish

Banking sector reform impossible without political change: BB governor
BB has taken a time-befitting initiative to ensure fundamental change to the supervisory framework of the banking sector, he says

Indonesia, US to sign MoU on $1.25 bn wheat purchases

Bangladesh Bank to be made constitutional body: Sources
IMF, WB have already reviewed draft bill that would end government control over central bank; ordinance to be approved by year-end

'Into a void': Young US college graduates face employment crisis
At 5.8%, unemployment for young, recent graduates from US universities is higher than it has been since November 2013

Investment hits rock bottom amid political uncertainty
FDI in Bangladesh declined to $910 million during July–April of the outgoing FY2024–25, down from $1.27 billion during the same period in the previous year

Mango exports fail to keep pace with rising production
High freight costs and cargo space shortage blamed for low mango exports

Exporters hope for US tariff waiver amid negotiations

Budget blow looms for struggling industries
The new budget has raised corporate and turnover taxes, sparking widespread concern across the private sector

Efforts on to break syndicate in rice market: Adviser
The government food warehouses have adequate rice stocks, he says

Cancellation of solar projects undermines foreign investor confidence: BSREA
BSREA outlines a series of demands to promote a healthier investment climate

Textile industry seeks immediate withdrawal of 2% AIT

Govt rolls out strong policy package to boost investment, national savings
In recent years, Bangladesh has experienced a slowdown in investment momentum

NBR launches ‘a-Chalan’ for instant online tax payments
Chattogram is the third customs station to adopt the system

BRICS nations to denounce Trump tariffs
