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EU market pays more for Bangladeshi garments than US: RAPID study

Bangladeshi-made major garment items fetch higher prices in the European Union (EU) compared to the US due to different pricing and margin strategies based on preferential market access, according to a study by Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)."On average, firms obtain 5.0 per cent to 18 per cent...

Banglalink CEO calls for faster shift to digital banking, telecom reforms

FE REPORTThe Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, Johan Buse, has called for a faster shift towards digital banking and reforms in the telecommunications sector, saying Bangladesh must modernise its digital infrastructure to improve accessibility and affordability for consumers.In a sideline interview during an iftar event for journalists, he said digital...

Poultry farms closing as egg prices hit 10-yr low

FE REPORTSmall poultry farms across the country are facing closure as egg prices remain far below production costs for months, leaving farmers with mounting losses and rising debt.Egg prices at the farm level have dropped to just Tk 6.4-6.7 a piece, while they are being sold in city markets at...

Syndicate, corporate dominance threaten 6m jobs: BPA

FE REPORT The country's poultry sector, a Tk 500 billion industry, is staring at a massive collapse as some 5.0 to 6.0 million jobs are now at risk due to "unrestrained corporate monopoly" and "syndicate-driven market volatility".At a press conference held on Saturday at the Shofiqul Kabir Auditorium of the...

Eid to become more colourful with salami thru bKash

Over the past few years, sending and receiving Eid 'salami' through bKash has become an essential part of celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.The popular slogan "Eider chand akashe, salami din bKash-e", fun messages, and sharing Eid cards on social media have added even more festivity for people of all generations, says a press...

Ten honoured with Aviatour Women's Icon Award

FE REPORTTen women have been honoured with the "Aviatour Women's Icon Award 2026" in recognition of their contributions to Bangladesh's aviation and tourism sectors.The awards were presented at a ceremony organised by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) at a city convention centre on Saturday, marking the...

Walkar brings attractive Eid offer

Ahead of the holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, popular footwear brand 'Walkar' brings attractive Eid offer for customers across the country.Under the campaign "Walkar for Everyone in this Eid", customers can enjoy a flat 15 per cent discount at all Walkar outlets countrywide, says a press release. Walkar has introduced more...