Trade and Economy
$3.12 billion remittance received in April
Remittance inflow to the country stood at $3.12 billion in April, which is 13.5 percent higher than the same month last year, according to an updated report of Bangladesh Bank.
LPG prices for May announced, 12kg cylinder unchanged at Tk 1,940
The government has set new prices for private sector liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level for the month of May. The price of the most commonly used 12kg cylinder has been kept unchanged at Tk 1,940.
Business owners demand shops, malls open until 9pm ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Bangladesh Dokan Malik Business Samity has called for extending the closing time of shops and shopping malls until 9:00 pm ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The association has requested that commercial activities be allowed to continue until 9:00 pm instead of the current deadline of 7:00 pm.
Another 5,000 metric tonnes of diesel arrives from India
Another 5,000 metric tonnes of diesel has arrived at the Parbatipur Rail Head Depot in Dinajpur from India's Numaligarh refinery terminal through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline.
Gold prices fall again nationwide within 24 hours
Gold prices in across the country have declined again within 24 hours, with the rate of 22-carat gold—the highest quality—reduced by Tk 2,158 per bhori, according to the latest announcement from the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).
Finance Minister assures easier business operations, not tax or VAT exemptions
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has made it clear that it will not be possible to give any major exemptions in income tax and VAT as expected by businessmen in the upcoming national budget. However, he assured that all administrative and procedural obstacles existing in doing business in the country will be removed.
Gold prices fall again within 24 hours
Gold prices in the country have been reduced again within 24 hours, with a decrease of Tk 2,216 per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).
Gold price reduced again, new rates effective from Tuesday
The prices of gold and silver have been reduced once again in the country's market. The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has set the new prices in line with the international market. The decision was made at an emergency meeting of the BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring at 9:15 am on Tuesday, April 28. The new prices came into effect across the country from 10:00 am on the same day.
ADB provides $250 million loan to strengthen Bangladesh's social safety net
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $250 million loan to help Bangladesh implement necessary reforms to enhance the efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness of its social protection system.
19th Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions kicks off in capital
The 19th Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2026 has begun in the capital, showcasing the growing prospects of Bangladesh’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, modern automotive technology and investment opportunities.