US jobs growth slows in December
Shawdesh Desk: The US economy added 145,000 jobs last month, capping a year of solid but slowing growth, official figures show. Hiring at retail and health care firms drove the ReadMore
Wine sellers call for a rethink of US tariffs
Shawdesh Desk: A century ago new restrictions on selling alcohol left America’s wine merchants reeling. Now, US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise taxes on European wine imports to 100% ReadMore
PM asks bankers to live up to single-digit interest rate promise
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged bank owners not to go back on their promise this time as in the past to bring down the interest rate ReadMore
Bangladesh economy to outshine Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong by 2024: Cebr
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh’s economy will surpass that of Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore with its presence as the 30th largest economy in the world by 2024, says a global report ReadMore
Country’s economy remains strong despite shocks
Shawdesh DEsk: The country witnessed a mixed economic performance in the outgoing calendar year 2019 with many success stories partly dented by some failures. The success stories include impressive GDP ReadMore
Boeing chief fired but 737 concerns persist
Shawdesh Desk: Boeing has fired its chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, in a bid to restore confidence in the firm after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max plane, reports BBC. ReadMore
US stocks end at records again, extending rally
Shawdesh Desk: Wall Street stocks again finished at records on Friday as continued optimism about trade talks and the US outlook offset another dreary session for Boeing, reports AFP. All ReadMore
Assault on journalist: BCL leader arrested in Jamalpur
Shawdesh DEsk: A BCL leader was arrested for his alleged involvement with the assault on a local journalist in Jamalpur. The arrestee Rakib Khan, 27, is the district Chhatra League ReadMore
