Business & Economy

Business & Economy

BFIU chief says overseas asset recovery needs international legal action

In a BSS interview published on 1 October, BFIU chief Iqtiaruddin Md Mamun said recovering assets overseas requires cooperation with foreign authorities and international legal processes.

Business & Economy

Bangla QR rules require instant credit to merchants from October

Bangladesh Bank’s new Bangla QR arrangements took effect on 1 October, requiring payment proceeds to be credited to merchant accounts immediately.

Business & Economy

mCapital announces $1bn diaspora investment framework

mCapital has announced a $1 billion investment framework under its ‘Dakchhe Bangladesh’ initiative, unveiled at a New York event on 26 September and reported this week.

Business & Economy

September exports rise 8.54% from a year earlier

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports rose 8.54% year on year in September to about $3.94 billion, according to EPB data released on 1 October.

Business & Economy

October fuel prices stay at September’s levels

Bangladesh has retained September’s retail fuel prices for October, following the government’s 30 September announcement.