Economy

Economy

Next budget aims for 6% GDP growth

The interim government aims to balance macroeconomic stability, inflation control, and 6 percent GDP growth in the next fiscal year’s budget, when the 13th parliamentary election is expected.

7h ago

Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid

Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily

12h ago

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital markets

The agreement, signed on Thursday in Colombo, aims to facilitate technology development and sharing

2d ago

Imports from India rise as exporters battle against lead time

Bangladesh’s reliance on Indian imports has been increasing as local manufacturers and industries are struggling to reduce the time needed to bring in goods from other destinations as they battle to meet shrinking lead times.

4d ago

Rural demand fuels Eid electronics sales

Rural people have emerged as key consumers of home appliances ahead of this year’s Eid festival, as surging remittance inflows and good prices for agricultural produce, particularly rice, have boosted their purchasing power, according to electronics manufacturers and sellers.

4d ago

What is the secret behind high prices of clothes?

As Eid shopping gained momentum over the past week in major cities, many shoppers were left scratching their heads over the prices of clothes.

4d ago

Bangladeshis own dozens of Dubai properties

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has identified dozens of properties in Dubai owned by Bangladeshis, a senior official familiar with the matter has told The Daily Star.

4d ago

Poor navigability hits Payra Port though Tk 6,500cr spent on dredging

Despite spending Tk 6,500 crore on capital dredging, poor navigability has crippled Payra Port, forcing many importers to offload their cargoes either at sea or at Chittagong Port and then transport it through lighter vessels.

4d ago

Next budget aims for 6% GDP growth

The interim government aims to balance macroeconomic stability, inflation control, and 6 percent GDP growth in the next fiscal year’s budget, when the 13th parliamentary election is expected.

7h ago

Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid

Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily

12h ago

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital markets

The agreement, signed on Thursday in Colombo, aims to facilitate technology development and sharing

2d ago

Poor navigability hits Payra Port though Tk 6,500cr spent on dredging

Despite spending Tk 6,500 crore on capital dredging, poor navigability has crippled Payra Port, forcing many importers to offload their cargoes either at sea or at Chittagong Port and then transport it through lighter vessels.

4d ago

Bangladeshis own dozens of Dubai properties

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has identified dozens of properties in Dubai owned by Bangladeshis, a senior official familiar with the matter has told The Daily Star.

4d ago

What is the secret behind high prices of clothes?

As Eid shopping gained momentum over the past week in major cities, many shoppers were left scratching their heads over the prices of clothes.

4d ago

Rural demand fuels Eid electronics sales

Rural people have emerged as key consumers of home appliances ahead of this year’s Eid festival, as surging remittance inflows and good prices for agricultural produce, particularly rice, have boosted their purchasing power, according to electronics manufacturers and sellers.

4d ago

Imports from India rise as exporters battle against lead time

Bangladesh’s reliance on Indian imports has been increasing as local manufacturers and industries are struggling to reduce the time needed to bring in goods from other destinations as they battle to meet shrinking lead times.

4d ago

Succeeding in a performance culture

I, along with some seniors from Standard Chartered Bank, went to meet the-then finance minister SAMS Kibria in late 2000 to share our decision to acquire ANZ Grindlays Bank.

4d ago

What is the secret behind high prices of clothes?

Ask sellers and they will cite various reasons: premium-quality fabrics, intricate designs, handcrafted embroidery, and sophisticated dying processes

4d ago