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Yet another cut in tax revenue target likely

The government is considering revising further the tax collection target for the current fiscal year (FY2019-20) in view of the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the economy. The ministry of finance had earlier slashed the target by Tk 250 billion...

BD economy loses Tk 33b every day during shutdown: Study

The Bangladesh economy is losing Tk 33 billion every day...

Govt rolls out Tk 1.0b in subsidy for farm machinery purchase

The government has allocated Tk 1 billion to provide subsidy...

BB policy supports give banks manoeuvrability

The central bank's policy support is helping banks manage their...

Kamal seeks $1.0b budget support from ADB in FY21

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has sought $1.0 billion budget...

Tk 30b refinancing fund for low-income groups

The Bangladesh Bank has announced a Tk 30 billion refinancing...

Govt plans to reopen some export-oriented industries

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government has a plan...

'Fixing banking sector key to blunting coronavirus shock'

Underlining the importance of overhauling the banking sector, the International...

$100m sought from WB for poultry, dairy sectors: Minister

Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Sunday said...

Emphasis on reviving local economy to boost supply of essentials  

Civil society leaders at a virtual press conference on Sunday...

Modhumoti Bank distributes foods among poor families

Modhumoti Bank Limited has come forward to serve the humanitarian...

Govt requests World Bank for early release of US$250m budget aid

The government has requested the World Bank, or WB, to...

Export earnings fall 18.29pc in March

The country’s single month merchandise shipments in March’20 witnessed 18.29...

Govt asks importers to expedite import of essential items

The government has stepped up measurers for enhancing imports of...

Move to save fisheries sector from pandemic fallout

The government has taken measures to save the country’s fisheries...

87pc RMG workers received wages: BGMEA

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday claimed...

BB asks banks to waive interest on credit card bills due after Mar 15

After late fee waiver, Bangladesh Bank has ordered all banks...

Returnee migrants to get govt loans

The government on Tuesday said it will arrange loans for...

IMF lowers Bangladesh's FY20 growth estimate to 2pc

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Bangladesh’s GDP...

Comprehensive steps necessary for smooth container handling at Ctg Port

Terming Chattogram Port as economic lifeline of the country, speakers...

BB issues stimulus guideline for cottage, MSMEs

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a guideline for the stimulus...

BD asks missions abroad to explore new chances

The government has exhorted its missions abroad to explore new...

Economists stress devising proper strategies, effective economic diplomacy

As Bangladesh will see a sharp decline in export earnings...

BB cuts interest rate on farm loans to 4pc under stimulus

The lending rate for credit under the Tk 50.0 billion...

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