Economy

Britain’s annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed on Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government which is also facing sluggish growth. The Consumer Prices Index jumped to 3 percent in...

Japan’s economic growth slowed sharply in 2024, cabinet office data showed on Monday, although the rate for the fourth quarter beat market expectations thanks to strong exports. Annual GDP growth in the world’s fourth largest economy...

President Donald Trump claimed that although the 25 percent tariffs would cause economic “pain” for Americans, they would be “worth the price.” He then stated that he will speak with both Canada and Mexico on Monday...

In an effort to prevent a trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, Mexican auto and agricultural manufacturers appealed for “dialogue” on Sunday. In...

According to the most recent data from Bangladesh Bank, inward remittances sent home by Bangladeshis living abroad increased 13.4% year over year to $2.19 billion in January. In January 2024, there was a $2.11 billion remittance...

India’s finance minister unveiled broad income tax cuts on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government looks to bolster consumption and perk up a slowing economy. The world’s most populous country is forecast to expand at...

In yet another indication of weakness for Europe’s struggling top economy, official figures released Friday indicated that the number of unemployed people in Germany increased to nearly three million in January. After being stable for several...

According to Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, the expansion of the nation’s enterprises depends on the National Board of Revenue (NBR) becoming more efficient. In view of the impending LDC graduation, he has also urged local...

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur today urged businessmen to provide necessary support and cooperation for sustainable development of the economy. “Bangladesh Bank is working intensively to ensure discipline in the financial sector,” he said while exchanging...

Over US$1.68 billion in remittances were sent by Bangladeshi expatriates in the first 25 days of January of the fiscal year 2024–2025. According to figures issued today by Bangladesh Bank (BB), of this, remittances through state-owned...