Record remittance raises reserve to $ 25.6b
Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have surpassed the $25.6 billion mark as of the end of March, driven by a record surge in remittance inflows for the month. According to the…
Bangladesh to send two letters to US on tariff issue in 48hrs: Shafiqul Alam
In response to the 37% tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Bangladesh’s export products, the government of Bangladesh will send two letters to the United States within the next…
LPG prices remain unchanged in April
The price of LPG remains unchanged at the consumer level for the month of April. The price of a 12 kg LPG cylinder has been maintained at Tk 1,450 for…
Businessmen, economists urge govt to understand US intentions before addressing tariff issue
Businessmen and economists have advised the government to first understand the US administration’s intentions before taking any action regarding the counter-tariff issue. They recommended that the government urgently initiate discussions…
IMF acknowledges Bangladesh’s economic stability, raises key concerns: Finance Adviser
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that Bangladesh’s economy is stable and progressing in the right direction. However, the IMF has raised concerns…
Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant Project to undergo urgent inspection
An economic evaluation of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant project is being initiated, leading to an urgent decision for a project inspection. The inspectors will gather information on the project’s…
Adani power resumes full electricity supply to Bangladesh after payment resumption
Adani Power has fully restored its electricity supply to Bangladesh after resuming regular payments for the first time in four months. The supply had been halved in November 2023 due…
Govt 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…
Govt to import 50,000 tonnes of rice from India to boost food reserves
In a move to increase the country’s food reserves, the government has decided to import an additional 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati boiled rice from India. The total cost of the…
President Shahabuddin hosts Independence and National Day reception and Iftar at Bangabhaban
President Mohammed Shahabuddin organised a reception and Iftar gathering at the Bangabhaban in celebration of Independence and National Day. The event was attended by political leaders, diplomats, and prominent figures…