Bangladesh, WB sign $850m deal for Bay Terminal, social protection reform

The agreements were signed by Shahriar Siddiky and Dr Gayle Martin on behalf of Bangladesh and the World Bank, respectively

Government plans exclusive EZs for Chinese investment worth $1.5b

Dedicated industrial areas planned to spur FDI, create jobs, and deepen economic ties with China

Platform launched for training 4 million domestic workers

Govt plans exclusive zones for Chinese investment worth $1.5b

The initiative aims to generate thousands of local jobs in three sites: Anwara upazila of Chattogram, Chandpur and Bhola

BFIU removes publications of past AL regime from its website after media report

WB lowers growth forecast to 3.3% in FY2024-25

In its latest South Asia Development Update, the WB warns that the 12-month average inflation in the country is expected to hit 10 percent in FY25

Gold price marks huge drop a day after hitting record high

Price of one bhori 22-carat gold falls by Tk5,342 and the new price would be effective from Wednesday evening

IMF forecast hints at Bangladesh’s economic recovery

The outlook further anticipates an increase in growth to 6.5 percent in the following fiscal year 2025-26, it says

BFIU website still echoes fascist regime

NBR tightens law to prevent abuse of bond law and facilities

Why is foreign investment at rock bottom?

IPO boom, bust reality: 24 firms sink after raising billions

IPO boom, bust reality: 24 firms sink after raising billions

Qatar to extend MoU with Bangladesh over LNG supply

The gas-rich Gulf state agrees to work on technical details for a proposed land-based LNG terminal in Bangladesh

ADB’s $17b energy gamble endangers Bangladesh: Civil society

Gold price hits record high of Tk1.77 lakh per bhori

Prices of silver go up too, new prices will come into effect on Wednesday

Trump agrees to more tariff reliefs following pleas by US companies: Report