The combined profits of 35 listed banks in Bangladesh dropped 9 percent year-on-year to Tk 4,160 crore during the first half of 2023 as volatility in the country’s foreign exchange market has curbed their commissions from forex dealings.
About half the imports through Chattogram port during fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 were made up of just 25 products that have industrial or household applications, according to data of the Chattogram Custom House.
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday called for global initiatives to stop financing fossil fuel-based power projects immediately and to emphasise the investment in renewable energy.