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Family debt lowest in 14 years: Global study

The country's household debt as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) has been shrinking over the years from its peak in 2005. The household debt means the purchase of residential property and cars. The household debt, which was 5.1 per...

Green investment increases by 8.9pc in April-June quarter

Investments in green initiatives have increased by 8.90 per cent...

Ten cos to get 400 acres of land in EZs

Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has permitted Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority...

ADB approves loan of $500m to upgrade primary education

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to give a...

Govt targets 36.4m MT rice production in FY19

The government has set a target of producing at 36.4...

Dhaka, Delhi agree on CEPA deal

Dhaka and New Delhi have agreed to forge the comprehensive...

ADB projects 7.5pc growth for FY19

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected 7.5 per cent...

Banks to offer single-digit rate soon: Muhith

Finance Minister A M A Muhith has expressed the hope...

Private foreign borrowing now costlier than before

Amid impending risks, foreign borrowing by the country's private sector...

Experts warn on crony capitalism gripping country

Bangladesh is going through a 'crony capitalism' phase due to...

US wants to invest in telecom sector

The United States has expressed its interest to investment in...

Waning grant flow impacting budget financing

The availability of foreign grant has been declining over the...

‘Bangladesh economy performing well’

Expecting another decade of vibrant economic activities, Finance Minister AMA...

Resource mobilisation biggest challenge to SDGs: Report

Resource mobilisation remains the "biggest challenge" for the implementation of...

Netherlands to help BD export jute products

The Netherlands has assured support for exporting diversified jute products...

Govt to modernize three jute mills

 The government has taken a project for modernization and expansion...

Govt may increase gas prices next week

Government is all set to hike gas prices next week....

Dhaka sounds positive as Delhi pushes for CEPA

India is pressing Bangladesh to sign a comprehensive economic partnership...

Economists for environ fiscal reform

A group of economists suggested on Thursday the government conduct...

Exports to China fall

Absence of direct marketing, limited exportables and language are major...

Free-of-cost remittance service likely: Muhith

The government is considering introducing a system so that the...

Re-gasified LNG supply declines as vessel from Qatar fails to dock

RasGas's second LNG-carrying vessel has been struggling to dock with...

Budget execution lowest in four yrs

The budget implementation rate has fallen to its lowest level...

$110m more ADB loan for urban health services

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional loan...

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