Trade and Economy
Two vessels carrying LPG, LNG arrive at Chattogram port
Two vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port as Bangladesh ramps up imports to meet rising energy demand and ease the ongoing gas shortage.
Bangladesh Bank launches two new reference rates for interest calculation
The central bank has taken an initiative to introduce two new reference rates for determining interest rates to ensure transparency and international standards in the country's financial sector.
Bangladesh growth to be 4pc in current fiscal year: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast 4 per cent economic growth for Bangladesh in the current 2025-26 fiscal year. The bank also said temporary supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict will gradually ease.
Gold price rises again by over Tk 6,500 per bhori
The price of gold in Bangladesh surged again on Wednesday (April 8), with the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) raising rates by Tk 6,590 per vori.
Country's exports earning drop to 18% in March
The country's export earnings fell sharply in March, dropping 18 per cent year-on-year to $3.45 billion, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
Bangladesh to import 1,00,000 tonnes of crude oil from Saudi via alternative route
Bangladesh is set to import 100,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from Saudi Arabia through an alternative route to bypass complications in the Strait of Hormuz.
Banks, MFS firms to face heavy fines if Bangla QR not implemented by June
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has mandated all banks and mobile financial service (MFS) providers to implement the central bank’s Bangla QR at all merchant points by June 30.
Bangladesh Startup Investment Company has started its journey
Bangladesh Startup Investment Company (BSIC) has started its journey aiming to opening a new horizon of financing for the country's emerging technology-based initiatives or startup sector. This specialized institution, formed by a joint venture of 39 banks of the country with a capital of about Tk600 crore, will officially start its operations on April 30.
Record remittance of $3.75 billion arrives in March
The highest ever monthly remittance in the country's history arrived in March. Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $3.755 billion during the month, marking an unprecedented figure for a single month.
Vessel carrying US wheat arrives Chattogram port
A vessel carrying 61,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States has anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port on Wednesday (April 1), the Ministry of Food confirmed.