adminGovt to import 2 LNG cargoes from Singapore and UK at a cost of Tk 1,366cr
To ensure the country’s energy security, the government has decided to import two cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from the spot market, one from Singapore and one from the…
Japan to provide $582m loan for two major projects
Japan has committed a loan package worth approximately $582 million (85,819 million Japanese Yen) under its 45th ODA Loan Package (2nd batch) to support two significant development projects in Bangladesh.…
Foreign loan commitments fall sharply, debt repayments surge
Foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh have fallen sharply during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, while the country’s debt repayments have surged. The significant decline in loan…
Stress on women’s engagement in climate actions
Speakers at a workshop underscored the need for ensuring effective and meaningful participation of women and girls in all gender responsive climate actions through government, non-government, and donors’ coordination. They…
Bangladesh signs $4.36m agreement with FAO to support agriculture sector
A significant project agreement titled Technical Support to Agriculture Sector Transformation Programme of Bangladesh was signed on Thursday between the Economic Relations Division (ERD) of Bangladesh and the Food and…
Bangladesh and KOICA sign agreement to enhance bridge maintenance with smart technology
In a significant move to enhance the safety and longevity of its national infrastructure, the Government of Bangladesh and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have officially signed a Record…
Garment industry owners call for separate ministry to ensure sector’s sustainability
Garment industry owners have called for the creation of a separate ministry to oversee the country’s garment and textile sector, which is the largest contributor to the nation’s export revenue.…
BSEC chairman refuses to resign amid employee strike
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood has made it clear that he will not step down despite ongoing protests from BSEC employees. The employees are demanding…
Food inflation drops to 21-month low, but challenges persist
Food inflation in Bangladesh has fallen to its lowest level in 21 months, reaching 9.24% in February, down from 10.72% in January, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).…
Foreign Loan commitments drop by 67% during Jul-Jan in FY25
Foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh have dropped sharply by 67.22% in the first seven months of the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY25), according to data released by the Economic Relations Division…
