Pvt sector credit growth hits 22-year low
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh fell to record 6.40 per cent in June 2025, the lowest in 22 years, reflecting deepening stress in the country鈥檚 economy...
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US pvt sector shed jobs first time in recent years
The US private sector unexpectedly lost jobs in June, according to data from payroll firm ADP on Wednesday, a potential sign of labour market weakness amid uncertainty from president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs.
Pvt sector credit growth dips below 7pc in May
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh slowed to 6.95 per cent in May 2025, down from 7.5 per cent in April, reflecting weakening business confidence and tighter lending conditions, according to Bangladesh Bank data...
Sri Lanka keen to strengthen relations with Bangladesh鈥檚 private sector
Deputy foreign minister of Sri Lanka Arun Hemachandra has expressed his country鈥檚 keenness to strengthen relations with Bangladesh鈥檚 private sector...
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The country鈥檚 private sector urged the government on Saturday for immediate diplomatic response to settle tariff issues with the United States...
Pvt sector credit growth rises to 7.57pc
The private sector credit growth in Bangladesh increased to 7.57 per cent in March after hitting 21 years鈥� low in the previous month, according to available data...
Pvt sector credit growth slumps to 21-year low
The private sector credit growth in Bangladesh fell to 6.82 per cent in February, hitting its lowest in 21 years, according to available data. The Bangladesh Bank data showed that the growth was the lowest since February 2004 when the rate was...
Pvt sector credit growth plunges
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh fell sharply to 7.15 per cent in January, deepening challenges in the banking sector and the broader economy...
Green steel plant built under JICA fund
An environment friendly steel plant of Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills Limited was built in Chattogram under the Private Sector Investment Finance scheme of Japan International Cooperation Agency...
US keen to expand cooperation in private sector
Charge d鈥橝ffaires of the United States embassy to Bangladesh Tracey Ann Jacobson today expressed interest to expand cooperation for the development of the country鈥檚 private sector...
Businesses can enter LatAm market thru Brazil: Brazilian diplomat
Deputy head of mission at the Brazilian embassy in Dhaka Leonardo de Oliveira Jannuzzi has said that Brazil could be a gateway in the future to connect Bangladeshi private sector businesspersons with Latin American markets...
Pvt sector credit growth plunges to 7.66pc
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh fell sharply to 7.66 per cent in November, the lowest in 41 months, intensifying challenges in the banking sector and the broader economy...
Pvt sector credit growth hits 41-month low
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh dropped in October to 8.30 per cent, the lowest in 41 months, reflecting deepening challenges in the banking sector and the broader economy...
Govt asks pvt sector to import, sell 3.92 lakh tonnes of rice by Dec 22
The government has allowed the private sector to import 3.92 lakh tonnes of rice within this month, aiming to keep rice price stable on the retail market across the country, according to the food ministry...
Pvt sector short-term foreign loans drop
The amount of private sector short-term foreign loans dropped to $10.72 billion in September, hitting its lowest in three years and six months amid slow business and increased repayments...
Pvt sector credit growth hits three-year low
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh fell sharply in September, reaching a three-year low amid turmoil in the banking sector and broader economic challenges.
Pvt sector credit growth in Bangladesh drops
The private sector credit growth in the country dropped in August compared with that in the previous month amid turmoil in the banking sector and business environment...
Pvt sector credit growth rises slightly in May
The private sector credit growth in the country increased slightly in May compared with that in the previous month...
Pvt sector credit growth hits 5-month low
The private sector credit growth in the country plunged to a five-month low in April due to liquidity crisis and rising interest rate...
Govt鈥檚 high bank borrowing to hamper pvt sector: FBCCI
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Saturday said that the government鈥檚 excessive borrowing from the banking sector might hamper the...
Pvt sector short-term foreign loans now $11.04b
Private sector short-term foreign loans decreased slightly in March as businesses focused on repaying existing loans rather than taking new ones...
Pvt credit growth rises in March
The private sector credit growth in the country increased in March compared with that in the previous month due mainly to increased business activities during Ramadan...
Govt move to allow pvt sector to handle personal data decried
Speakers including lawyers, politicians, cyber security experts and activists on Saturday slammed the government鈥檚 move to allow the private sector to...
Pvt sector external debt drops to $11b
Private sector short-term foreign loans dropped further in February as businesses prioritised repaying existing loans over taking new ones. According to Bangladesh Bank data...