UK unemployment hits highest in over four years
Britain鈥檚 unemployment rate has edged up to the highest level in over four years, official data showed Tuesday, adding to the country鈥檚 economic strains ahead of the government鈥檚 annual budget.
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Buyers, sellers suffer as gold price skyrockets
The gold prices at the country has been skyrocketed amid global instability, impacting both buy and sell of the precious metal on the country鈥檚 market.
NPA to get $100m ADB loan
The Asian Development Bank proposed $100 million loan for supporting the National Pension Authority that has been limping since its inception in August 2023.
Businesses urge BB to cut interest rate to single digit
Business leaders have urged Bangladesh Bank to bring down lending rates to single digits, describing the current high-interest environment as detrimental to business growth and competitiveness...
NBR sets up e-return help desks in all tax zones
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones across the country to facilitate smooth and hassle-free submission of online income tax returns by the esteemed taxpayers...
GDP grows by 3.69pc in FY25
Bangladesh鈥檚 economy grew by 3.69 percent in the last fiscal year (FY25) driven by moderate performances by the agriculture, industry and services sectors...
Returning assets laundered by S Alam demanded
Socheton Babsayi Forum on Thursday demanded bringing back foreign assets embezzled and laundered by the S Alam Group...
IMF asks Sri Lanka to beef up anti-graft operations
The International Monetary Fund asked cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Thursday to strengthen its anti-corruption agency and accelerate prosecutions after a review of a bailout that began in 2023...
Saudi businesses eager to invest in food, beverage, real estate sectors
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 visiting business delegation has expressed strong interest in investment in Bangladesh鈥檚 food, beverage and real estate sectors as the three-day Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Business Summit 2025 ended on Wednesday...
Vietnam upgraded to emerging market status
Vietnam was designated an emerging market by a major index provider for the first time on Wednesday, a long-awaited upgrade that could accelerate foreign investment into one of Southeast Asia鈥檚 fastest growing economies...
Sharp drop in German factory output stokes recession fears
German industrial production fell more sharply than expected in August, data showed Wednesday, reviving fears of a recession in Europe鈥檚 largest economy as it reels from US tariffs...
