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
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
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
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
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
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
Fresh hike in oil prices may derail inflation target
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The Finance Division has warned that a possible fresh surge in global oil prices driven by the Middle East war could derail Bangladesh’s inflation-control efforts, pushing average inflation above 9 percent in the current fiscal year and further squeezing household purchasing power.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake / Poor planning leaves dev project short of promise
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM
IMED report cites lack of feasibility study, land acquisition delays for incomplete implementation
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Rooppur loan utilisation to get 3-yr extension
The loan utilisation period for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is set to be extended by three years, as about $3.38 billion of the Russian credit remains unspent after the original deadline expired in December 2024.
18 June 2025, 18:39 PM
Outstanding debt up 3% in first half of FY25
Bangladesh's total debt reached Tk 1,944,171 crore by December 2024, increasing debt servicing pressure
16 June 2025, 18:00 PM
IMF’s two tranches to be placed to board on June 23
The proposal to release the third and fourth tranches of the International Monetary Fund’s $4.7 billion loan is set to be presented to the multilateral lender’s board on June 23 after the government fulfilled all prior conditions.
14 June 2025, 18:04 PM
Economy to face 7 challenges in FY26
The finance ministry has identified seven major challenges including tight monetary and fiscal policies, taken to tame elevated inflation levels for more than three years, in next fiscal year that may increase unemployment.
12 June 2025, 18:16 PM
Bangladesh to become half a trillion-dollar economy in FY27
The government expects the country’s economy to cross the $500 billion mark in the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, buoyed by stabilising policies and sectoral improvements.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
The poor to get Tk 37,076cr next fiscal year
The interim government proposed a new framework for social safety net programmes, under which 7.68 crore poor people would receive Tk 37,076 crore next fiscal year to help them cushion the blow from high inflation over the last three years.
11 June 2025, 18:26 PM
Subsidy load swells despite weak revenue
The government’s target to provide subsidies and incentives amounting to Tk 125,741 crore in fiscal year 2025-26 is creating high pressure on fund mobilisation amid a challenging macroeconomic situation.
11 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Budget to set 10 priorities
Govt puts inflation control, revenue reform, fiscal restraint at the heart of its economic plan
31 May 2025, 18:13 PM
Budget spending rises 17.5% in July-March
Budgetary spending increased by 17.5 percent year-on-year in the first nine-month period of the current fiscal year of 2024-25, mainly due to a rise in spending on interest payments and subsidies.
31 May 2025, 18:00 PM
$520b economy by next fiscal year
Bangladesh’s gross domestic product is projected to surpass the $500 billion mark for the first time in the upcoming fiscal year contingent upon exchange rate stability.
29 May 2025, 18:28 PM
Rooppur, MRT-1, Matarbari to get special focus
Three mega projects will get special focus in the upcoming development budget with the view to providing cheaper electricity, easing Dhaka dwellers’ transportation problem and enhancing international trade for Bangladesh.
28 May 2025, 18:14 PM
GDP growth lowest since pandemic
Bangladesh’s GDP grew by 3.97 percent this fiscal year, the slowest in 34 years excluding the pandemic, on the back of lower growth in the agriculture and service sectors.
27 May 2025, 18:08 PM
FY26 budget: 22% of revenue to go towards interest payment
As much as Tk 122,000 crore is expected to be allocated for interest payment in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which is about 22 percent of the total revenue budget.
26 May 2025, 19:23 PM
Govt expects gross reserves to reach $34b by June next year
The interim government expects the country’s gross foreign exchange reserves to rise to $34.4 billion by the end of the fiscal year (FY) 2025–26, buoyed by strong remittance inflows, export performance, and budgetary support from development partners.
26 May 2025, 18:00 PM
FY26 Budget: Subsidy spending to hold steady
The budget for fiscal 2025-26 is likely to be smaller than the current year’s outlay, but subsidy spending is expected to remain almost unchanged at Tk 1,15,741 crore.
25 May 2025, 18:41 PM
National budget FY25-26: Govt to recast social safety net schemes
The interim government is likely to introduce a transparent system for social safety net schemes in the upcoming budget, increasing the number of beneficiaries by around 10 lakh while slashing one-third of the existing programmes.
23 May 2025, 18:50 PM
Govt plans 31% hike in food subsidy in FY26 budget
The government plans to raise the food subsidy allocation by 31 percent to Tk 9,500 crore in the upcoming fiscal year, aiming to ensure access to affordable food for poor and low-income households.
22 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt targets lowest budget deficit in 14 years
The interim government plans to reduce the national budget deficit to 3.6 percent of gross domestic product in the upcoming fiscal year -- the lowest in 14 years -- as it seeks to rebuild fiscal credibility, limit borrowing, and ease pressure from rising debt servicing costs.
20 May 2025, 18:06 PM
Star Interview: Betting on a leaner budget
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed speaks to The Daily Star
19 May 2025, 18:10 PM
10 segments to get 52% of ADP
For the first time, the planning ministry has used a digital budget planning system to categorise spending based on economic codes
18 May 2025, 18:14 PM