Despite sourcing 98 percent of construction materials locally, many real estate projects have stalled amid sharp increases in costs, Wahiduzzaman said.

It, however, directed banks to ensure that examination centres are duly authorised by relevant authorities abroad.

Cargo ships put to sea half empty, fluctuating freight rates and possible shipping route changes are some of the recent adjustments industry specialists have noted.

Its diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 2.33 during the quarter

With the US tariff blitz still causing ructions on global trading floors, investors are now dealing with the added worry that the US president will try to remove the country's top banker that many fear could hammer already fragile market confidence.

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 79.41 crore during the session

The tariffs on companies from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam will still need to be ratified

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh plunged to a five-year low in 2024, according to provisional figures released by Bangladesh Bank, raising concerns over investor confidence amid growing economic headwinds and policy uncertainties.

Just five days after issuing a gazette notification imposing export fees on raw jute and jute products, the government has withdrawn the order to review the decision, following strong concerns from industry stakeholders over what they described as an excessive hike.

With the central bank halting direct financing by printing new notes, the government also has no option but to turn to commercial banks to meet its fiscal needs.

Jamuna Bank recorded an 18 percent rise in profit last year and announced plans to strengthen its capital base by issuing a Tk 1,000 crore bond.

As Japan IT Week 2025 opens in Tokyo from April 23-25, it marks not just a celebration of technological advancement but also an opportunity for strategic collaboration. Bangladesh enters the arena with a clear and confident message: the country is ready to become Japan’s next major partner in the global tech ecosystem.

The interim government expects that mobile operators will reduce prices of mobile internet services soon as there were a series of wholesale-level price drops across different layers of the internet value chain in Bangladesh, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, the chief adviser’s special assistant with executive authority over the ICT and telecom sectors.

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The government has increased the monthly salary for outsourced manpower of state-owned and state-run organisations after around six years by Tk 570 to Tk 1,102 in several cities and categories.

Held meeting with officials of foreign companies, introduced dedicated emergency contact line

The benchmark index dropped 29.52 points to 5,044.85

In addition, 40 percent of the surveyed companies reported facing problems while adjusting their tax refunds.

The private lender said its profit grew 18 percent year-on-year to Tk 279.59 crore in 2024

As part of those changes, the government has also lowered the threshold at which parcels to individuals require formal entry processing by US Customs -- down to $800 from $2,500 as of April 5.