Economy
Small businesses navigated difficult times in 2023
Small businesses in 2023 faced substantial hardships amidst prevalent inflationary pressure of the country
Business at ICDs dropped in 2023
KDS Logistics Limited managed to retain its position as the top private inland container depot (ICD) in terms of handling export and import cargoes in 2023, a year when business in ICDs saw a year-on-year decline of nearly 11 per cent.
Export, remittance earnings limp along
Export and remittance sectors suffered disappointments in 2023, looking desperately for solutions this year
Agent banking losing steam with banks opening more sub-branches
Sub-branches are the priority for banks now, replacing agent banking in bringing banking services efficiently to people
Clearing Power, Fertiliser Arrears: Govt to issue Tk 26,000cr special bonds
The Finance Division is set to issue special bonds of about Tk 26,000 crore to clear mounting arrears to independent power producers and fertiliser suppliers.
Rising food prices a concern for 71% families in Bangladesh: WB
A WB report states that 71 percent Bangladeshi families are concerned with rising prices of food
$160 million ADB loan to boost Dhaka’s energy supply, distribution
The Dhaka Power System Expansion and Strengthening Project will construct eight substations
Investment dried up in textile and garment in 2023
The textile and garment sector witnessed a very dry investment season in 2023 as demand for clothing items fell globally
Three factors that could determine stock market recovery in 2024
Bangladesh might have bid adieu to 2023 but it could not leave behind the old problems that held it back throughout the turbulent year
Ctg port’s container handling down in 2023
The Chattogram port has experienced a 2.92 percent year-on-year drop in the number of containers handled in the just concluded year
Reserves fall short of IMF target
Bangladesh has failed to meet IMF’s target on keeping $17.78 billion as the minimum net international reserve as of December 31 last year
Govt sees budget surplus of Tk 11,865cr in Q1
The government saw a budget surplus of Tk 11,865 crore in the first quarter of the current FY due to lower spending
IDRA appoints external auditor for Sonali Life
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has appointed an external auditor for Sonali Life Insurance, a listed insurance company in Bangladesh.
Five side jobs to make extra money
Family expenses are increasing day by day but the earnings from the job have increased once a year and it’s becoming more difficult to maintain the monthly expenses.
Private credit growth slows
Credit growth to the private sector slowed to 9.9 percent in November as appetite for loans from businesses waned amid rising interest rate, sustained high inflation, and banks’ focus on attracting more deposits during the final months of the year, according to bankers.
A mix of unease and hope as Bangladesh dives into 2024
The Daily Star spoke to top entrepreneurs and executives to know about their 2024 business navigating plans
