Remittances surge ahead of Eid despite tensions
Remittance inflows have surged sharply in the run-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, providing a crucial boost to the country's external sector despite mounting geopolitical tensions in key migrant-destination regions.Central bank officials say the strong inflow reflects seasonal support from expatriates, but warn that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could disrupt migration...
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ATM, internet banking, mobile financial services feel pressures of Eid rush
Automated banking transactions surge amid festival splurges with ATMs (automated teller machines), internet banking and MFS (mobile financial service) feeling pressures of Eid rush. Barely a couple of days are to go before Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest Muslim religious festival, to be celebrated in festive and solemn manner across Bangladesh.To tackle...
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Two more fuel ships arrive at Ctg port
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 17 (BSS): Fuel handling operations at Chattogram port are continuing smoothly, with two more fuel-laden vessels set to enhance the ongoing supply chain.The vessels, 'Chang Hang Hong Tu' and 'LPG Seven', are currently in the process of discharging cargo and are expected to complete their operations by today...
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Apparel exports to US dip 0.9pc in Jan amid global sourcing shift
Bangladesh's apparel exports to its single-largest overseas market, the US, faced a setback in January, as America's overall garment imports dropped significantly. Bangladesh earned $791.77 million from ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the US in January 2026, registering a 0.9 per cent year-on-year decline, according to the latest data. In...
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Initiative not fully functional yet after 6-month pilot
The interim government's initiative to install new semi-automated traffic signals in the capital's one of the busiest corridors is yet to be fully functional after over six months of piloting.Experts say the delay is due to the city corporation not being able to complete all the works.The interim government took...
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30.05pc factories under IP fail to pay festival allowances
About 30.05 per cent or 3,035 industrial units, including readymade garment (RMG) factories operating across the country under the jurisdiction of Industrial Police (IP), failed to pay festival allowances until Tuesday.On the other hand, nearly 10.16 per cent or 1,026 factories have not paid wages for the month of February...
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Bangladesh to join WTO investment facilitation deal
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved Bangladesh's proposal to join the "Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA)" under the plurilateral Joint Statement Initiative of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, reports UNB. Cabinet Secretary...
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Capital's markets for last-minute purchases
Waves of shoppers throng the capital's markets for last-minute purchases. The photo, taken at the New Market area on Tuesday, shows crowds of people filling almost entire roads. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman
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