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Pound climbs to highest level since July

The pound has hit its highest level against the dollar since July in Britain amid hopes a no-deal Brexit can be avoided. Sterling jumped more than 1 per cent on Friday to over $1.24 against the dollar, its highest level...

  Bangladesh

  Bangladesh

UAE business groups to invest $10.0b in Bangladesh

A number of UAE business groups are set to invest $10 billion in Bangladesh, according to the Bangladesh Economic Forum, which will take place at Conrad Dubai Hotel in Dubai on Sunday. More than 300 government officials, business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs will participate in the day-long international investment conference, aimed at strengthening the flow...

$5.0b ADB funding to bankroll major dev projects

FM seeks investment from Germany, France in SEZs

Freelancers’ remittance receipt ceiling doubled

The central bank has doubled the limit of...

IDRA forms compliance committee

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has...

Govt's bank borrowing soars as savings tools sales drop

A fall in sales of savings certificates along...

Source-tax on bank deposits up 16.18pc in FY 2019

The collection of tax at source from bank...

Infographic: Financial inclusion in Bangladesh

The following infograph considers salient data points to...

Bangladeshi workers exploited, traded between firms in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10:  Bangladeshi nationals were allegedly...

Freelancers allowed to remit enhanced IT expenses

The central bank has enhanced the ceiling for...

NBR set to zoom in on healthcare providers

Healthcare service providers are set to come under...

Transfer of funds to govt: Kamal takes a swipe at extravagant state entities

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Monday insisted...

India-funded projects progress at a snail's pace

Projects worth more than $7.36 billion undertaken by...

Create economic corridor in northeast region: ADB study

The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday...

BRI can speed up BD attaining goals: Experts

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could help...

Govt allocates Tk 4.65b for giving loan without interest to rural people

The government has allocated around Taka 4.65 billion...

BD reaching danger level of income inequality: Economists

Economists made on Saturday an urgent call for...

Fourth South Asia Economic Network Conference kicks off

The Fourth South Asia Economic Network Conference started...

CPD confce on BRI Sunday

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) will hold...

MF-CIB to check micro loan applications, charge fees

From now on, loan applications of the country's...

Move to procure 10,000 electronic devices to check VAT evasion

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started...

Overall economic achievements remain below true potentials

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka...

MCCI fears 6.0pc inflation in Sept

A spike in inflationary pressure is projected for...

Idle fund: Soaking it up to stop misuse, says kamal

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal defended on Wednesday...

IMF pushes for enforcement of regulations

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised strict...

PM to inaugurate IORA summit Thursday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate...

Future lies in building tech, knowledge-based society: BIDA EC

The country should focus on increasing investment to...

Aug inflation declines marginally

The point-to-point inflation rate has declined by 0.13...

NPL buildup, high cost of fund remain major potential risks: Study

The country's banking sector is now moderately competitive...

ICCB stresses FDI for sustainable economic development

Foreign direct Investment (FDI) has long been the...

  Global

  Global

German economy not heading for pronounced recession: Ministry

Europe's largest economy is not facing a bigger downturn or...

Ford makes big electric push in Europe with new launches

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it would...

White House adviser urges patience in US-China trade talks

White House adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday called...

Bengaluru Goldman official swindled 380 million to pay off poker debt

A senior executive of global investment firm Goldman...

RBI external benchmark for bank loans credit negative: Moody’s

Moody’s Investor Service on Tuesday said the RBI’s...

Nissan CEO resigns after admitting he was overpaid

Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa has resigned, dealing a...

Apple may spark upgrade rush with new iPhones

Apple Inc could sell as many as 200...

Oil rises for fifth day on expectations of extended output cuts

Oil futures rose for a fifth day, rising...

Xiaomi unveils 30W wireless charging technology

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has showcased its 30W...

India to restore 26m hectares of degraded land by 2030: Modi

NEW DELHI, Sept 10: India will restore 26...

Japan’s April-June GDP growth revised down to 1.3pc

Japan's economic growth was downwardly revised from an...

Act now to get ready for recession, think-tank urges UK

Britain is not ready for its next recession...

China's August forex reserves rise to $3.1072 trillion

China’s foreign exchange reserves rose unexpectedly in August,...

China lowers tax rate on heavy rare earths to support industry

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has...

Australia’s underpowered tech industry could boost economy: report

With proper investment, Australia’s technology sector could give...

India's economy suffers car crash, pain spreads to villages

The narrow lanes in Aliyar and Kasan villages...

BoC keeps key interest rate unchanged

The Bank of Canada (BoC) on Wednesday announced...

Malaysia's manufacturing PMI drops in August

Malaysia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to...

Argentina imposes currency controls to support economy

Argentina has imposed currency controls in a bid...

South Korea August exports fall for ninth month

South Korea’s exports tumbled in August for a...

China rises to top engine of global economic growth in 70 years

China has ranked first in terms of contribution...

India's GDP growth hits six-year low

India’s economy grew at its weakest pace since...

India announces series of mergers of state-run banks

India announced a series of mergers involving 10...

India's economic growth seen slipping in Apr-Jun

India’s economy likely expanded at its weakest pace...

Malaysia's producer price index falls 2.2 pc in July

Malaysia's producer price index (PPI) for local production...

Chinese gov't debt ratio rises in second quarter

The Chinese government's leverage ratio edged up in...

RBI bonanza for India govt raises stimulus hopes

The Indian government will receive a windfall from...

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