Tag: economy
State-owned mills to become new economic zones
Bangladesh transforms idle state-owned mills into new economic zones to revitalize assets and attract investment...
Tax agency hunts contractor data to curb graft
NBR launches a nationwide probe into contractor tax payments to curb graft and ensure compliance...
Govt plans April to March fiscal year shift
Bangladesh plans to shift its fiscal year from July-June to April-March to reduce delays caused...
Curriculum changes, Covid loss lower SSC pass rate
The SSC pass rate fell to 62.25% in Bangladesh, the lowest in 19 years, as...
Metro 5 budget slashed by Tk2,217cr
Metro 5 budget slashed by Tk2,217cr, reducing project cost to Tk45,503.77 crore with revised land...
Bangladesh suspends US LNG deal over high pricing
Bangladesh suspends US LNG deal over high pricing. The government pauses a 13-year agreement with...
Eleven Banks Face Asset Quality Test in January
Asset quality reviews in Bangladesh will target eleven banks in January 2027, testing loan health...
Rural areas see shift in job market
Freelancing is reshaping rural economy with higher returns from online work, changing job market dynamics...
Gas shortage halts plastic, ceramic production
Bangladesh's gas shortage halts plastic and ceramic production. Factories face severe disruptions and reduced capacity...
Trump criticizes oil companies over high profits
Trump criticizes oil companies like ExxonMobil for high profits amid rising fuel prices.