Category: Economic

The announcement of the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet is a cause for concern for China, India and Bangladesh.

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Desk Report, The announcement of the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet is a cause for concern for China, India and Bangladesh. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang has announced the start of construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam. The dam is being built on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. The estimated cost of the project is $170 billion, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua. The announcement of the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet is a cause for concern for…

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BD Finance’s profit declines in the second quarter

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Desk Report, BD Finance’s profit declines in the second quarter BD Finance’s earnings fell in the second quarter of the year. The Dhaka Stock Exchange announced that the company’s earnings per share (EPS) in the second quarter of the current fiscal year was zero 7 paisa. The previous year’s earnings were 13 paisa in the same period. BD Finance’s profit declines in the second quarter That is, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) in the quarter in question decreased by 46.15 percent compared to the same period last year. In…

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DBA demands re-evaluation of demutualization program

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Desk Report, DBA demands re-evaluation of demutualization program The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA), an organization of brokerage house owners of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), has demanded a re-evaluation of the demutualization program. The organization sent a letter to Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor and Chairman of the Capital Market Development Committee, on Thursday. Copies of the letter have also been given to Khandaker Rashed Maksud, Chairman of the capital market regulator Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), and Mominul Islam, Chairman of the DSE.…

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The development of pharmaceutical raw materials industry is necessary for the sake of national security.

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Desk Report, The development of pharmaceutical raw materials industry is necessary for the sake of national security. In the interest of national security, the development of the pharmaceutical raw materials industry is necessary to reduce dependence. The formation of a task force for this industry has become urgent. If Bangladesh receives policy and financial support, it will be able to export pharmaceutical raw materials worth $2 million annually. The development of pharmaceutical raw materials industry is necessary for the sake of national security. This was stated by businessmen manufacturing pharmaceutical…

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India eyes capturing ready-made garment market from competitors like Bangladesh

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Desk Report, India eyes capturing ready-made garment market from competitors like Bangladesh India is looking at the possibility of capturing the ready-made garment export market of competing countries in the United States. The US President Donald Trump has imposed relatively high reciprocal tariffs on Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, which has created an opportunity for India. They want to exploit that opportunity. India eyes capturing ready-made garment market from competitors like Bangladesh This information has emerged in a report by the country’s state-owned bank State Bank of India (SBI). The Economic…

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Hilsa caught in Kalapara Upazila administration pond

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Desk Report, Hilsa caught in Kalapara Upazila administration pond A live hilsa has been caught in the pond of the residence of the Kalapara Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Patuakhali. The hilsa was caught when a net was cast in the pond around 1:30 pm today, Saturday. Hilsa caught in Kalapara Upazila administration pond UNO Md. Rabiul Islam posted a picture of the hilsa being caught on his Facebook ID. He wrote there, ‘A live hilsa in the pond of the UNO bungalow in Kalapara! I had left a connection…

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The price of 64 betel leaves in Rajshahi is now only 4 taka.

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Desk Report, The price of 64 betel leaves in Rajshahi is now only 4 taka. Farmer Enamul Haque was sorting betel leaves at the Mougachi market in Rajshahi’s Mohanpur upazila. He sold betel leaves at the market on Thursday for four taka per betel leaf. This farmer from Kharail village in Bakshimail union of the upazila has cultivated betel leaves on two bighas of land. But he said that he is now unable to cover the expenses of the workers by selling betel leaves. The price of 64 betel leaves…

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Chicken production increased in the hope of profit, now costs are not rising

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Desk Report, Chicken production increased in the hope of profit, now costs are not rising Last year, the price of a day-old chick had risen to a maximum of 90 to 100 taka. Hatchery owners increased their production capacity in the hope of higher profits. As a result, production increased by about 25 percent in a year. On the other hand, demand increased by only 5 percent. As a result, the price of chicks has decreased due to production increasing much more than demand, and now it has come down…

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National Special Economic Zone: Water demand in industry increasing, projects stalled

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Desk Report, National Special Economic Zone: Water demand in industry increasing, projects stalled An initiative was taken to implement a project three years ago to supply water from the Meghna River to the ‘National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ)’ located in Mirsarai, Chittagong. The feasibility study of the project has not yet been completed due to lack of agreement on water demand and price. Construction work has not even begun. However, the demand for water is increasing in that industrial area. National Special Economic Zone: Water demand in industry increasing, projects…

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Central banks’ gold purchases are increasing across countries, 43% want to buy more

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Desk Report, Central banks’ gold purchases are increasing across countries, 43% want to buy more The role of central banks in controlling gold prices in the global market is important. This trend has increased since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Central Bank Gold Reserve Survey 2025 said that 43 percent of central banks are interested in increasing their gold reserves. Central banks’ gold purchases are increasing across countries, 43% want to buy more The survey also revealed that 95 percent of central…

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