307 news articles tagged with "Bangladesh"
Bangladesh's government debt-to-GDP ratio is projected at around 40 percent for 2026, less than half India's 83 percent and far below Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bhutan, IMF-based estimates show.
Sajek valley's tourism industry counts mounting losses as a road blockade and clashes force tourists to flee, with resorts reporting around 60 percent booking cancellations after Durga Puja.
Dhaka's markets and shopping malls return to the 11am-8pm schedule from October 23 as the Durga Puja extension expires, under the government's electricity-saving directive issued in August.
Dhaka stocks closed the Durga Puja-shortened week almost flat, with the DSEX shedding 1.43 points to 5,450.60, as earnings disappointments, geopolitical tension and technical glitches kept investors on the sidelines.
Bangladesh Agricultural University researchers have developed a Tk 25,000 IoT-based storage bin that can cut onion storage losses by 15-16 percent, potentially easing the country's dependence on imported onions.
The Department of Fisheries has proposed a Tk 47.55 crore five-year project to restore silted-up baors, build fish sanctuaries and lift fish output by at least 10 percent across four south-western districts.
Bangladeshis spent Tk 987 crore abroad through cards in August, nearly four times what foreign nationals spent in Bangladesh, as the outbound travel and shopping gap keeps widening, latest Bangladesh Bank data shows.
Prime Bank PLC. has partnered with Blucheez to offer exclusive discounts and lifestyle privileges to the bank's Priority Banking customers.
Bangladesh imported $6.2 billion worth of chemicals in FY25 (up 17.8%), with textiles, pharma, and leather heavily dependent on imports. DCCI seminar calls for developing a strong domestic chemical industry to reduce import dependence and improve export competitiveness.
Akij Group has entered Bangladesh's commercial helicopter market through Akij Aviation Limited, launching charter operations with three helicopters — a Bell 505 for medical evac and two Robinson R66 for passenger services. The move aims to offset operating costs while expanding medical transportation access.
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a 6% lower revenue target for Benapole Customs House as trade with India falls. Imports dropped 6% to 12.05 lakh tonnes due to trade restrictions, bilateral tensions, and 130 detected customs fraud cases in 6 months.
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said the latest US tariff measures on Bangladesh would not create any new impact, as the 10% tariff rate remains unchanged despite being introduced under a different legal name. He also confirmed no plan to increase fuel prices.