Dhaka May 26, 2026, 1:24 pm
The understanding was reached during a virtual meeting held on 21 May between Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke
They discussed the newly signed $1.4 billion loan agreements as well as the Asian Development Bank’s ongoing and future programmes in Bangladesh.
Despite being a promising standalone sector, it continues to face recurring crises annually
vast majority of JRP funding goes to international organizations and various UN agencies. Although local NGOs are used as contractors or subcontractors, they do not receive direct and adequate funding
Speaking at the inauguration of Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC (BSIC) in Dhaka, Amir Khosru described the initiative as a “major undertaking” for the country’s evolving economy
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury emphasized the concept of "Economic Democratization" during the launch of the second phase of the 'RAISE' project on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Many economists and analysts are skeptical about whether is it really necessary to reshuffle in NBR Chairman post, especially when this organization is busy preparing the budget for the next fiscal year to implement governmen
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, a price hike of 4 BDT per liter for bottled soybean oil, bringing the new retail price to 199 BDT from the previous 195 BDT.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) revealed on Sunday, April 26, 2026, that approximately 400 garment factories have closed down over the last three years due to unprecedented domestic and
Mahdy Amin, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Education, Primary, and Mass Education, reaffirmed on Sunday, April 26, 2026, that the government is maintaining a "zero-tolerance" policy regarding the distribution of SSC exam que
State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin, MP, made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a shadow parliament debate competition
Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury, President of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), expressed grave concerns on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, regarding a looming crisis in the RMG sector due to acute energy shortages.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor, Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, addressed the challenges of rising fuel prices at the Secretariat.
Gas loads previously allocated for captive power can now be transferred to industrial categories within the same facility
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir emphasized the transformation of FBCCI into a truly representative and non-political organization during a meeting with business leaders.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury stated on Sunday, April 19, 2026, that the current democratic government may not agree with all the conditions previously set by the IMF.
Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku stated on Sunday, April 19, 2026, that the government has implemented a minimal price hike on fuel to shield citizens from the full impact of global ma
Fuel prices in Bangladesh have surged to historic highs, effective today, Sunday, April 19, 2026, due to global market instability following the Iran-Israel conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The prices were last hiked in February
Economists Shanta Devarajan; Professor of Georgetown University and Kunal Sen; Director of The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) made the remarks while speaking through a
