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Dhaka water security plan 2026

Tk 32,554cr plan for Dhaka’s water future

24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has unveiled a Tk 32,554 crore plan to strengthen Dhaka’s water security by developing five large reservoirs around the capital to reduce dependence on rapidly depleting groundwater.
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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LDC graduation deferral awaits UNGA nod

23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) yesterday supported Bangladesh and Nepal’s request for a three-year extension of the preparatory period for LDC graduation.
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Govt revives talk of sovereign bond

22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is once again considering issuing a sovereign bond to raise funds from international investors, but economists warn the country may not yet be ready
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Govt vows banking, tax reforms if LDC exit delayed

21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The draft plan has since been circulated among relevant ministries and will be finalised soon before submission to the UNCDP and other international bodies.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Dhaka-Ashulia Expressway: Cost poised to climb 54%

20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The cost of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project is likely to rise by another Tk 9,493 crore to Tk 27,046 crore, about Tk 5,000 crore less than what it cost to build the Padma Bridge.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh economy growth forecast 2026-27

New loan programme: IMF to push for banking reforms, tax boost

17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The conditions for the possible new International Monetary Fund programme are likely to be based on raising the tax-GDP ratio, reducing subsidies, exchange rate flexibility and banking sector reforms.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh LDC Graduation

LDC exit in 2026 could deepen economic woes: govt report

16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s economy is in crisis due to domestic and external shocks, and graduation from the category of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) this year will worsen the situation due to several risks, according to a government document.
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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New IMF loan may come next January, say officials

12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme, prioritising revenue collection growth and banking sector reforms in Bangladesh, may commence next January.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BB reserves

No waiver needed for govt for 2nd IMF loan tranche

The IMF executive board may approve the waiver if it is satisfied that its programme will still succeed
15 December 2023, 00:00 AM
IMF Loan: IMF injected cash into Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. Are the two economies diverging?

IMF injected cash into Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. Are the two economies diverging?

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have received loan payouts from IMF, strengthening their buffers against risks to foreign exchange reserves
14 December 2023, 00:10 AM
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Reserves can hit $24.3b this fiscal year

Bangladesh’s gross foreign reserves can top up to $24.3 billion by the end of the fiscal year if greater exchange rate flexibility is allowed and a tighter monetary policy is pursued, the IMF said.
13 December 2023, 18:00 PM
A $12 billion question hangs over export data mismatch

A $12 billion question hangs over export data mismatch

In 2022-23, the mismatch between the actual realisation reported by BB and EPB shipment figure was $12.08 billion, the highest in at least eight years
12 December 2023, 00:30 AM
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Bangladesh must let forex and interest rates move freely

a flexible, market-determined exchange rate to contain volatility in the foreign exchange market and restore stability to the economy
10 December 2023, 00:10 AM
ADB loan to Bangladesh

Fighting Climate Change: Bangladesh to get $400m loan from ADB

Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million loan for Bangladesh to help fight climate change challenges.
8 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Low revenue forces govt to scale back spending

government plans to cut the size of the budget for the ongoing fiscal year and keep it slimmer in the next fiscal year
8 December 2023, 00:10 AM
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Reserves remain under pressure

Pressure on the foreign exchange reserves remains high as the deficit in the financial account continues to widen despite the narrowing trade gap and a current account surplus.
6 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh's Annual GDP growth and inflation

Govt likely to retreat from its quest for higher growth

government is likely to lower its economic growth target by one percentage point for the fiscal year ending in June
6 December 2023, 00:15 AM
ADB loan to Bangladesh

Over $1bn in loans expected next week

Bangladesh is expected to receive more than $1 billion in budget support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, which could bring some relief to the nation’s dwindling foreign currency reserves.
4 December 2023, 18:01 PM
Bangladesh in World Happiness Report 2024

Inflation fell slightly last month

Inflation decelerated by 44 basis points to 9.49 percent in November led by a decline in both food and non-food prices.
4 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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2nd parcel of IMF loans: All eyes on Dec 12 meeting

Bangladesh's proposal to get the second tranche of the International Monetary Fund's $4.7 billion loan has been placed for approval at the multilateral lender's board meeting slated for next week.
4 December 2023, 01:00 AM
$8b climate fund rolled out for Bangladesh

Lenders join hands over $8b climate fund for Bangladesh

In a first in Asia, development partners have come together to announce an $8 billion fund to help Bangladesh mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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Food welfare expands as election looms

Data from the food ministry showed that 12.92 lakh tonnes of rice and wheat were distributed under various schemes
3 December 2023, 00:30 AM
Tax collection falls short of IMF loan condition

Tax collection falls short of IMF loan condition

government falls Tk 17,946 crore short of the revenue last fiscal year as one of IMF's $4.7 billion loan conditions
29 November 2023, 23:04 PM
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BBS, BMET data shows stark contrast

Bangladeshi citizens living abroad at about 50.53 lakh, which is a third of that reported by other government agencies
28 November 2023, 23:45 PM
4.66 lakh migrants returned home permanently in past 2 years

4.66 lakh migrants returned home permanently in past 2 years

1.54 lakh or 33.03 percent of the returnee expatriates were from Chattogram division followed by 1.32 lakh or 28.48 percent from Dhaka
27 November 2023, 23:15 PM
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Govt adopts strict stance on use of block allocations

finance division directed the planning commission to suspend a Tk 11,669 crore block allocations from ADP for new projects
26 November 2023, 23:30 PM
electricity price hike

Private power plants seek Tk 4,000cr in excess

Owners of the country’s private power plants have sought the prime minister’s assistance in settling their claim of Tk 4,000 crore on top of their overdue fuel import bills.
16 November 2023, 23:30 PM
VAT changes by NBR

Revenue collection growth slows

Government revenue collection in the July-October period, the first four months of the current fiscal year of 2023-24, slowed to 12.68 percent despite higher income tax growth.
16 November 2023, 18:00 PM

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