Economy

BB governor to continue merger of 5 banks

Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Tuesday said that the ongoing bank merger process will continue and instructed administrators to intensify recovery of default loans. He made

Gold hits Tk2,74,000 per bhori after big jump

Gold prices in Bangladesh have risen again, with the rate of 22-carat gold exceeding Tk274,000 per bhori following a fresh hike announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). The association

Fuel prices to remain unchanged in March

The government has kept fuel prices unchanged for the current month, maintaining the same rates as in February. According to the latest notification on Sunday, the price of diesel has

Gold hits Tk2,65,414 per bhori after big jump

Gold prices in the country have increased sharply, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk4,374 per bhori. With the latest hike, the price of 22-carat gold now stands

New Bangladesh Bank governor Mostaqur joins office

Newly appointed governor Md Mostaqur Rahman joined office at Bangladesh Bank on Thursday morning, arriving at the headquarter around 10:40am to assume charge amid criticisms. While entering the governor’s building,

Mostakur Rahman appointed as new Bangladesh Bank governor

The government has appointed Mostakur Rahman as the new governor of Bangladesh Bank, replacing Ahsan H Mansur. Authorities confirmed the appointment to the media on Wednesday. Mostakur Rahman will lead

Gold price drops by Tk 2,216 per bhori

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 2,216 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 258,824 per bhori (11.664 grams), Bangladesh

BGMEA felicitates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s victory

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association today extended heartfelt congratulations to BNP chairman Tarique Rahman on the party’s historic landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. In a