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Old clients get most of stimulus loans: BIBM survey

The findings of a latest survey on the stimulus package show that the country's commercial banks preferred to provide loans to their existing customers from the package, announced in April 2020, instead of new customers. The survey - "Assessment of...

ILO predicts 5.0m job losses in Bangladesh due to pandemic

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has projected 7.4 per cent...

Bangladesh's trade deficit widens over threefold

Bangladesh's trade deficit widened over threefold in the first quarter...

Korean Kido group to invest $31.17m in Adamjee EPZ

South Korean company Kido Dhaka Limited will invest USD 31.17...

Bad loans are bane for banking sector

In any country, a safe and sound banking system is...

Lack of docs, database make difficult for woman entrepreneurs to access finance

Women-led enterprises in the country have long been facing difficulty...

RMG exports to US grow 26.37pc in Jan-Sept period

The country's apparel exports to the United States, in terms...

$5.0b IFC investment portfolio likely for Bangladesh

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to fortify its footprint...

Bangladesh's forex reserves strained due to dollar-price appreciation, costlier imports

Bangladesh's foreign-exchange reserves are under pressure from different dimensions, principally...

Per capita income in Bangladesh crosses $2,500

Bangladesh’s per capita income rose by $327 in fiscal 2020-21...

Deposit interest rates rise as spread squeezes

Depositors are to gain as the interest-rate spread narrowed slightly...

AIIB to provide $250m loan for Bangladesh's economic recovery

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide a 250...

Bangladesh's exports register record 60.37pc growth in Oct’21

Bangladesh booked the highest-ever single-month export growth of 60.37 per...

Dhaka likely to ink PTA deal with Colombo by March next year

Dhaka wants to conclude preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Colombo...

October exports surge to $4.73b

Bangladesh has broken the monthly exports record with $4.73 billion...

Remittance inflow into Bangladesh drops to $1.65b in Oct

The flow of inward remittances dropped further in October after...

Trade and investment summit ends with $1.16b investment potential

Seven-day Bangladesh Trade and Investment Summit 2021 has brought a...

‘Bond market can address Bangladesh’s banking sector shortcomings in long-term financing’

Bangladesh can no longer bank only on budgetary money or...

NBR to take opinion on draft Income Tax Act till November 25

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has published the draft...

ADB to provide another $150m for Bangladesh's CMSMEs

Another overseas support for the cottage, micro, small and medium...

Bangladesh’s African market potential untapped, investors urged to grab opportunities

Dhaka can offset potential losses of trade facilities in Europe...

Dhaka seeks $6.0b from World Bank in development aid

Bangladesh has sought US$6.0 billion worth of foreign assistance from...

Local exporters should explore potential Middle East market: Speakers

Considering enormous export potentials, speakers at a webinar on Thursday...

Only 11.45pc of Indian pledges under LoCs released so far

Bangladesh has so far received only 11.45 per cent or...

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