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Private sector credit flow up to 12.48pc

Private-sector credit flow increased further in April 2022 following rising demand for loans, particularly for trade financing, to settle import-payment obligations. The credit flow rose to 12.48 per cent in April on a year-on-year basis, from 11.29 per cent a...

Bangladesh Bank increases its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.0pc

The central bank has raised its key interest rate by...

Bangladesh in strategic position to offer huge economic dividend to the region

Highlighting the geographical position of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific region,...

Taka to depreciate by Tk 1.10 against US dollar

The exchange rate of the Bangladesh Taka (BDT) is going...

How Bangladesh has surged past India on road to South Asian economic stardom

Since 2009, Bangladesh has maintained macroeconomic stability through prudent fiscal...

‘Digital platforms can enhance connectivity between people, budget-makers’

By ensuring effective participation of the people in the making...

Is Bangladesh's current $42bn forex reserve safe enough?

The recent rise of the US dollar against the taka...

Consumption surge secures growth, squeezes savings

Bangladesh's economic growth has been fueled by a surge in...

Banking sector facing big challenges, says central bank governor

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Fazle Kabir on Saturday said the...

Reaping maximum benefits from Padma Bridge: Experts for timely policy, support

The country expects huge economic benefits from the dream Padma...

Govt gets businesses' tips on trade boosting

Diversification of export destinations and pursuing a pragmatic export policy...

Portugal seeks Bangladesh’s wider cooperation 

Portugal has attributed Bangladesh's rapid rise in the economic and...

MCCI suggests caution in spending forex

The MCCI, Dhaka recommended cautionary measures in spending foreign currencies...

Bankers push for further taka devaluation

Bangladesh's top bankers are going to suggest the central bank...

Serbia keen to invest in food storage industry in Bangladesh 

Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Nikola Selakovic has expressed his country’s...

BB to set uniform dollar exchange rate

Bangladesh plans to set a uniform dollar-taka exchange rate for...

Industrial hub proximity increases employability, finds BIDS study

Proximity to industrial areas tends to provide more employment opportunities...

How Bangladesh can benefit from IPEF

The just-launched US-led economic framework holds much potential for Bangladesh...

Banks asked not to quote higher than BC selling rate

The central bank on Tuesday issued a fresh directive for...

NBFIs urge BB to revise interest rates upward

Top executives of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) urge the central...

LDC graduation preparation: Lifting fiscal protection begins with next budget

Phasing out fiscal protection to local industries begins in the...

Export of BJMC’s privately produced jute products begins

Export activities of privately produced jute products has started today,...

NBR misses revenue collection target in 10 months of FY22

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has missed the revenue...

Tourism must grow enabling Bangladesh to achieve SDGs: FBCCI 

The achievement of sustainable development goals by 2030 will be...

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