Jewellers in Bangladesh have reduced the price of gold by Tk1,668, setting the new rate at Tk1,72,860 per bhori (11.664 grams), after a decrease in tariffs on pure gold. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made

Global digital payment platform Google Pay has officially launched its operations in Bangladesh, with City Bank PLC introducing the service in partnership with Google, Mastercard, and Visa. The inauguration ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Westin Dhaka, where Bangladesh Bank

A Satkhira court has sentenced Evaly Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Rassel to three months in jail in a cheque fraud case.  He was also fined equal amount to the value mentioned in the dishonoured cheque. The verdict was delivered by Judge Md Habibur Rahman of Satkhira Joint

The government today approved proposals to import one cargo of LNG and 30,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet rising national demand. The decision came during the 23rd meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP), chaired by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Tuesday (June 17) that Bangladesh has no immediate plans to raise fuel prices, despite the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict which has triggered concerns over global energy markets. He said, “For now, we are observing. If the war continues for

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Saturday raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,193 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting the new price at Tk 1,74,528. BAJUS said the price was adjusted following a rise in the cost of acid gold in the local market. The new rates will take

Mahmud Hasan Khan, Managing Director of Rising Group, has been elected unopposed as President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2025–2027 term. The BGMEA Election Board announced the results after confirming only one valid

Global oil prices rose sharply after Israel confirmed it had launched a strike on Iran, marking a significant rise in tensions across the Middle East. Following the news, both major benchmark oil prices—Brent Crude and Nymex light sweet crude—climbed by more than 10%.

Global aviation giants Airbus and Menzies Aviation have expressed strong interest in forging long-term partnerships with Bangladesh, offering proposals to modernise the national carrier and manage airport ground services. The offers were made during separate meetings in London on

Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today (June 10) said that claims of lower rawhide prices during Eid-ul-Azha are incorrect, assuring that sellers are receiving fair rates. Speaking to reporters after visiting a temporary rawhide preservation center at Zamil Madrasah, he explained that

A fresh round of discussions to address the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China is scheduled to commence in London on Monday. On Friday, US President Donald Trump revealed that a high-level US delegation, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector earned $36.55 billion in export revenue during the first 11 months (July–May) of the ongoing 2024–25 fiscal year, marking a 10.20% year-on-year growth. According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the RMG sector had

In the proposed FY2025–26 budget, the government has extended the VAT exemption on imported raw materials for sanitary napkin production until 30 June 2030, aiming to reduce prices in the coming fiscal year. Interim Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed made the announcement

The government in the proposed national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal years has suggested increasing duties and reducing tax exemptions on several products, which may lead to price hikes. Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed made the announcement during his budget speech on Monday

Bangladesh’s caretaker government on Monday proposed a reduction in taxes on key food items and daily essentials, including sugar and soybean oil, as part of its national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed unveiled the budget in a

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed began presenting the national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year at 3:00pm on Monday (June 2) in a live broadcast on Bangladesh Television.  The proposed budget amounts to Tk 7,90,000 crore, marking the first time in Bangladesh’s

The Advisory Council of the interim government has approved a national budget of Tk7,89,999 crore for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The approval came at a meeting chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today. Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed is presenting the budget from 3pm.

All jewellery stores across Bangladesh have shut down indefinitely starting Thursday, following the arrest of Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) Vice President Riponul Hasan. In a statement issued late Wednesday night, BAJUS condemned Hasan’s arrest as "false and

Volvo Cars has announced plans to slash approximately 3,000 jobs, primarily in Sweden, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting initiative aimed at strengthening its financial footing.  The layoffs will affect about 15% of the automaker’s white-collar workforce, the company

The government has increased the prices of salt-applied raw cowhide by Tk 5 per square foot for this year’s Eid-ul-Azha.  In Dhaka, the price has been fixed at Tk 60 to Tk 65 per square foot, while outside Dhaka, it will be Tk 55 to Tk 60. On the other hand, prices of