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Bangladesh's capital machinery imports record remarkable decline

The capital machinery import has declined notably in recent months,...

2nd wave of Covid may again widen budget deficit

Budget deficit has shrunk to some extent in the first...

Kuakata under threat of losing tourism potential due to pollution, mismanagement

One of the biggest tourist spots in the country is...

NBR to make fish farming less attractive for tax evaders!

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to impose...

Bangladesh urged to sign FTA with Malaysia

Instead of sticking to the revenue loss issue, Dhaka should...

Cap on cash transactions mobile financial services likely

The tax authority may impose a limit on cash transactions...

Ministry proposes import tax on computer, laptop

A ministry has proposed to impose 30-32 per cent tax...

Bangladesh's imports drop over 10pc in April

Bangladesh's overall imports dropped by more than 10 per cent...

FE budget webinar calls for additional support to address poverty, inequality

The budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) should have...

Pakistan may seek aid from Bangladesh in 2030, former WB Adviser says

Highly praising Bangladesh’s economic growth and expressing concern over Pakistan’s...

Number of unapproved projects halved in next ADP

The government has incorporated nearly half the last fiscal's unapproved...

Government's net borrowing target likely at Tk 320 billion

The government is set to enhance, by over 50 per...

Dhaka receives higher amount of foreign aid during Covid months

The development partners released US$4.82 billion worth of assistance during...

Securities regulator, insurers to explore ways of covering risks

A move is underway to cover the risks associated with...

Experts suggest framing separate guideline for CMSMEs

Speakers at a programme on Sunday suggested framing a separate...

'Health, nothing else, should get priority in next budget'

Noted economists and health experts at a discussion on Sunday...

Corruption, bureaucracy impede growth of bilateral trade with US

Speakers at a discussion blamed corruption, weak infrastructure, and unfriendly...

Enhanced access to electricity important, says former BB governor

Ensuring access to electricity has been pivotal for the macroeconomic...

Fears of revenue shortfall push down government allocations

The government had to allocate Tk 414.49 billion less fund...

Hard times for money changers, thanks to Covid restriction

Money changers, who mostly trade in foreign currencies with individuals...

Mega projects, not Covid priority areas, secure more allocations

The government allocated one-fourth of the next year's development budget...

Bangladesh surpasses India on per capita income

Bangladesh, which outpaced India in many indices of economic or...

Trade deficit crosses $14b in nine months

Bangladesh’s trade deficit has widened by more than 20 per...