Dhaka June 21, 2025, 6:48 am
if the estimated toll collection target is achieved timely, it will be possible to collect the full cost of the bridge in 20 to 25 years
The unveiling of the bridge - Bangladesh's biggest infrastructure development project so far, that has been dubbed a "symbol of national pride" - marks a key milestone for the country
PM Hasina to inaugurate the storied Padma Bridge today
Economists suggest ahead of bridge inauguration
Bringing together experiences from IFAD and BRAC University speakers shared learnings on using gastronomy as a development tool and empowering women to achieve sustainable nutrition impacts that contribute to overall food sys
The tax-free income threshold should be raised to Tk 400,000 considering the current inflation and the rise in per-capita income to US$ 2824
Bangladesh has the opportunity to enjoy the LDC trade benefit even after graduation to a developing country in 2026 although further negotiation is required, as the declaration does not specified yet but the paragraph of the
They also urged government to include coastal infrastructure issues as a prioritized investment sector to achieve sustainable and climate resilient economy
Bangladesh urged the global leaders to allow it to enjoy the trade benefit under TRIPs after the country's graduation to a non-LDC status
Checking inflation, helping productive sectors come first
A large portion of the lower-middle-income group fell below the poverty line losing their income sources during the pandemic, which has been exacerbated by ongoing inflation and price hike. But there is no initiative to suppo
Bangladesh Bank and the National Board of Revenue are working under pressure to control inflation and keep fortunes of fixed and lower-income segment stable
The economic think tank also emphasised on coordination of fiscal measures with the monetary policy to lead the sustainable growth of the economy
They, however, appreciated the government for giving subsidiaries in agriculture, food security and energy to tackle the increasing pressure on the economy
This opportunity will be in force for the period starting from the first day of July 2022 and ending on the thirtieth day of June 2023
Implementation of the universal pension scheme will bring a large number of citizens from both the formal and informal sectors under the institutional social safety net
According to the proposed budget, it's expected to receive a total of Tk 2.41 trillion from external and domestic sources against the revised of Tk 2.01 trillion in the outgoing fiscal
One of the major challenges in tapping revenue in this era of globalised economic activities is to collect proper taxes from non-resident taxpayers and digital service providers, and to make them follow the rules and regulati
One of the major goals of the government is to ensure high-quality power and energy resources in order to meet the rising demand
Expansion of the social safety net is an important part of the government's economic recovery efforts to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
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