Economy

US economy to grow faster than forecast, says Federal Reserve

Shawdesh Desk: The US central bank expects much stronger growth this year than previously forecast, as vaccination rates rise and government relief funds start flowing into the economy. The Federal

Shops, markets to remain shut on March 17

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Shop Owners’ Association has decided to refrain from opening markets and shops across the country on March 17 marking the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

‘Right to repair’ law to come in this summer in UK

Shawdesh Desk: Appliances such as fridges, washing machines and TVs should last longer and be cheaper to run under new rules. Ministers have confirmed that from the summer consumers will

‘Hybrid working will become the norm’

Shawdesh Desk: Working from home some of the time, or hybrid working, will become “the norm” for many companies after the pandemic, says global workspace provider IWG. Firms will be

US sees jobs surge as hope for rebound rises

Shawdesh desk: Hiring surged in the US last month as virus cases dropped, the vaccination campaign gained steam and restaurants and bars brought back workers. Employers added 379,000 jobs in

US and EU suspend tariffs in Boeing Airbus row

Shawdesh Desk: The US and the EU have agreed to a four-month suspension of tariffs they imposed on each other as punishment for subsidies provided to rival planemakers Airbus and

Sands selling Las Vegas casino to bet big on Asia

Shawdesh desk: Casino giant Las Vegas Sands is selling its world-famous Venetian casino in a $6.25bn (£4.5bn) deal to invest the money in its Asian businesses. The sale comes just

Fabiana Aziz new DMD of Partex Star Group

Shawdesh Desk: Fabiana Aziz has joined Partex Star Group as its new Deputy Managing Director. She is determined to further strengthen the business with her knowledge and dedication, said a