Dhaka October 31, 2025, 5:37 pm
The initial size of the budget is set at Tk 6.77 trillion and the target for revenue income is Tk 4.31 trillion
In the same period of FY 2021, the project implementation rate was 41.92 percent
Bangladesh is in the process of development from LDC which will be finalised in 2026. From then on for the next three years, the duty-free export facility will be available in 27 countries of the European Union (EU)
The remittance earning has been dominated by the Middle Eastern countries since independence. But now the situation is changing as many Bangladeshi skilled people work in the developed countries
The central bank imposed the higher cash-margin ceiling to discourage non-essential imports as a thrift measure in the wake of volatility on the foreign-currency market
CPD’s argument has been that people’s welfare and purchasing capacity, rather than the extent of the budget deficit, should inform the budgetary stance for FY23
The CEZ, which is the 12th private economic zone, is expected to draw an investment of $2.0 billion and generate about 50,000 employment opportunities
The revenue board has collected Tk 1.76 trillion in eight months (July-February). It means that Tk 1.53 trillion of revenue collection still remains and the board is far from FY22 revenue collection target of Tk 3.30 trillion
‘Future Nation' is a new coalition of the government, private and development sectors to accelerate the future national economic growth agenda by transforming the country's population into the key driving force of the economy
Matarbari deep sea port is considered a game changer for the regional economy
the region has been feeling the need for more trade related activities for a long. But it has not been able to reap as much benefits as other regions
Professor Rehman, one of the four founding members of the Planning Commission, said, “One experience I learned from policymaking that still stays with me is that it is the easiest part of running a government. Policy implemen
Balance of payments seen under pressure
Out of the approved 12 projects, 10 are new, two are revised
The microenterprise sector is the backbone of the economy of Bangladesh and The World Bank is ready to extend its support to make it ‘green’ and more resilient, WB Country Director Mercy Miyang Tembon said on Tuesday
This was revealed at a meeting between Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Rizwan Rahman and Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Prof Sudharshan DS Seneviratne at DCCI Gulshan Center in Dhaka
The impact of VAT reduction on edible oil has already been seen in the market. The edible oil at retail level is being sold at Tk 162 to Tk 168 per litre
Although Ramadan has started from April, the expatriates have sent more remittances in March keeping this in mind. This trend will be continuing till Eid
Kamal made the call when the newly appointed ambassador of USA in Dhaka Peter Haas met him at his secretariat office
The projects like Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Cox’s-Ramu railway, and Padma Bridge Rail Link will not be helpful if we fail to get the return on investment within a short period of time
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