Economy

Bangladesh’s GDP growth rises to 4.5% in Q1 of FY2025–26

Bangladesh’s GDP growth rises to 4.5% in Q1 of FY2025–26

Bangladesh’s economy posted a stronger performance in the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerating to 4.50 percent...

 Jan. 13
Bangladesh remittance hits record $17.17 billion in 6 months as inflow surges

Bangladesh remittance hits record $17.17 billion in 6 months as inflow surges

Bangladesh recorded a historic $17.17 billion in inward remittances during the first six months and seven days of fiscal year 2025–26, underscoring the resilience of overseas earnings and providing crucial support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid global...

 Jan. 13

Jujube cultivation brings new prosperity to Cumilla’s Shikarpur village

Jujube cultivation brings new prosperity to Cumilla’s Shikarpur village UNB, Cumilla: Shikarpur village in Barura upazila of Cumilla district is witnessing a quiet agricultural revolution as jujube orchards transform the rural landscape and uplift...

Jan. 13

BB to launch Tk 10,000 crore bond for housing, rail projects

BB to launch Tk 10,000 crore bond for housing, rail projects Bangladesh Bank announced plans to issue the ‘Bangladesh Government Special Sukuk-1’, a Shariah-compliant bond worth Tk 10,000 crore, to finance selected national infra...

Jan. 12