Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive

Demand for oil, gas and coal is still projected to peak by the end of the decade, possibly creating a surplus of fossil fuels, the IEA said in its annual World Energy Outlook

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reached 1.7 percent last month, well below the BoE's two-percent target, after hitting 2.2 percent in August, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement

Officials have in recent weeks unveiled a string of measures to reignite the world's number-two economy and bring an end to years of depressed business activity with an eye to achieving five percent annual growth

Key among the reforms was the announcement that the IBRD's minimum equity-to-loans ratio will fall to 18 percent from 19 percent, which will generate $30 billion in additional financing

"You make it so high, so horrible, so obnoxious" companies will "come right away," Trump said.

Starting today, corporate businesses and farmers will supply eggs directly to the wholesalers in capital at a reasonable price set by the government.

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5 percent in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded in August and Europe resumed growth, market research firm Rho Motion said on Tuesday.

As the current political transition in Bangladesh stands, it presents a rare opportunity for massive reform that must not be missed. Navigating this pivotal time requires focus on changes that enhance governance, foster a business-friendly environment, and protect the rights and freedoms of our people. This reformative era should aim to build a transparent, competitive ecosystem that boosts investor confidence and curbs corruption.

The Nobel committee has put the spotlight back on global inequalities. Bestowing its prestigious economics prize on Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson,  is a reminder that income disparities among and within nations are just as important as climate change, the AI “revolution” and ageing societies.

United Commercial Bank (UCB) is currently running a forensic audit to look into the role played by the previous board of directors and management committee, its new chairman, Sharif Zahir, said in a press conference yesterday.

The country’s steel production fell significantly in September compared to the previous year as the industry reeled from a damaging slump in demand and subsequent price reduction.

Until early September this year, Mahfuza Begum’s Surzu Handicrafts was making eco-friendly, lightweight and reusable net shopping bags out of jute and cotton for a handful of buyers.

The share of unemployed tertiary-educated youth within the total unemployed population in Bangladesh increased to 27.8 percent in 2022 from 9.7 percent in 2013 as many struggled to find jobs that match their skills and educational qualifications, according to the latest World Bank (WB) report.

Global public debt is expected to reach a record $100 trillion this year, the IMF said Tuesday, warning that the fiscal outlook for many countries may be even “worse than expected.”

A total 593 tonnes of green chillies were imported from India in the last two days through Benapole Land Port in Jashore

Tariff commission recommended reducing VAT on imports of oil to 10 percent

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, labour and employment adviser, today said strict action will be taken under the Special Powers Act against those involved in syndicates inflating commodity prices.

A delegation of the US-based LNG company calls on chief adviser

This was the second consecutive year of losses for Desco