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Freight cost surge squeezes US-bound exports

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh's exports struggle to remain competitive on the US market as persistently high freight costs combine with rising raw-material prices and expensive bank financing to p... Read More


Bangladesh ranks 84th in Global Hunger Index 2026

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh has ranked 84th in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, with a score of 19.2, placing the country in the "moderate" hunger category. The index assesses hunger and und... Read More


Bangladesh, China seek to elevate economic ties to new heights

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh and China have emphasised the need to strengthen economic ties, expressing their expectations of taking bilateral relations to a new level.Buy Maps Foreign Affairs S... Read More


IMF satisfied with Bangladesh's economic progress since budget, says finance minister

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- he International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Bangladesh's economic progress since the announcement of the national budget, Finance Minister Amir Khosru M... Read More


IMF urges Bangladesh to maintain tight monetary policy, boost revenue

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Bangladesh to maintain tight monetary policy to contain inflation, strengthen its weak financial sector and increase revenue ... Read More


Dhaka pushes for Chinese investment, seeks greater US assistance

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh is seeking to shift its financing relationship with China from loans towards direct investment and joint ventures, as the government looks to reduce reliance on borro... Read More


Aziz Pipes surges 150pc since Jan despite factory shutdown

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Junk stock Aziz Pipes has continued its rally unabated without any change in its poor fundamentals. The company's operations have remained suspended since May last year, accordi... Read More


DBH Finance's Q3 profit down 22pc due to provision, lower investment income

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Despite a surge in interest income, DBH Finance experienced a 22.35 per cent year-on-year decline in profit, to Tk 251.22 million, in July-September (Q3). A significant fall in... Read More


Eco-friendly production, digital traceability vital to boost shrimp exports: Muktadir

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today (Thursday) called for strengthening eco-friendly production, workers' rights and digital traceability across the supply chain to... Read More


Govt moves to form RMG wage board amid Tk 30,000 wage demand

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- The government has asked owners and workers' organisations to nominate their respective representatives aiming to form wage board to review wages for the country's garment secto... Read More