MFS emerges as fast-growing remittance channel
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Mobile financial services (MFS) are increasingly becoming a major channel for remittances sent by millions of Bangladeshis working abroad.
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Private investment hits 11-year low
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s private investment fell for the third consecutive year, reaching 22.03 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fiscal year 2024-25, the lowest level in 11 years, amid a weak investment climate and macroeconomic stress.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
TakaPay struggles to gain traction two years after launch
25 February 2026, 00:00 AM
TakaPay card, the first-ever national debit card, has failed to secure a significant foothold in the two years since its launch by the central bank, aimed at reducing dependency on global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard.
25 February 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Substantial gaps’ found in LDC readiness
20 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has met the criteria to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, but serious gaps in trade readiness, macroeconomic stability and institutional strength could threaten a smooth transition in November 2026, according to a new independent assessment commissioned by the United Nations (UN).
20 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Hybrid rice coverage doubles in five years
19 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has recorded a sharp jump in hybrid rice coverage as many farmers gradually move away from farming inbred and local varieties, looking for higher yields and profits.
19 February 2026, 00:00 AM
US trade deal overshadows Bangladesh’s economic freedom
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The reciprocal trade deal signed by the interim government with the United States has raised questions regarding the economic sovereignty of Bangladesh, especially in decisions on trade, energy and security.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Private aviation sends SOS amid policy turbulence
15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Over the past three and a half decades, Bangladesh has seen the entry of several dozen private airlines and helicopter operators, driven by the ambition to capture a share of the country’s growing passenger and cargo market.
15 February 2026, 01:03 AM
Govt’s net bank borrowing jumps nearly fivefold
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The interim government’s net borrowing from the banking system rose almost fivefold in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, as spending raced ahead of sluggish revenue collection.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Tax collection rebounds in May
Tax collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) shot up in May, powered by buoyancy in value added tax (VAT) collection from domestic economic activities and increased income tax receipts, according to a provisional estimate.
13 June 2023, 01:00 AM
Firms enjoying tax exemption to come under greater scrutiny
Companies that enjoy tax exemptions will come under greater scrutiny in the coming days as the tax authority seeks to scan their transactions with associated enterprises in a bid to curb profit shifting and tax evasion.
11 June 2023, 01:40 AM
Govt cuts public food imports to save forex
Bangladesh plans to cut public foodgrain imports in the next fiscal year in an effort to save foreign currencies and avoid putting further pressure on the already strained forex reserves.
6 June 2023, 02:20 AM
Tax Measures: Relief for rich, burden on low-income people
Rich will get a shot in the arm from the tax measures in the new fiscal year. They may not have to pay any surcharge on their net wealth worth up to Tk 4 crore from the next fiscal year as per the proposed tax measures.
1 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Budget stuck in vicious cycle of non-implementation
The government is likely to fail to implement its national budget fully in the ongoing fiscal year owing to policymakers’ over-optimism and a lack of capacity of public agencies.
31 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Are tax policies addressing inequality?
Bangladesh’s economy has been growing at an average 6 per cent annually for the last two decades. Yet the country has witnessed a spike in income and consumption inequality.
31 May 2023, 16:07 PM
Air travel tax may surge
For the first time, domestic air travellers are likely to face a travel tax while people going abroad on airplanes are expected to pay up to 67 per cent higher taxes from next fiscal year as the government looks to increase revenue collection.
30 May 2023, 03:00 AM
NBR to engage agents to help people file tax returns
The tax authority, for the first time, is going to engage individuals to help new taxpayers file tax return in a bid to increase compliance and narrow the gap between registered taxpayers and regular return filers.
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Surcharge likely on second car
Owners of more than one car are likely to face an environmental protection surcharge from the upcoming fiscal year as the government plans to discourage the use of vehicles in a bid to contain carbon emissions and air pollution.
28 May 2023, 02:00 AM
Tax return filing crosses 30 lakh for first time
The number of people who filed tax returns in fiscal year 2022-23 has crossed 30 lakh for the first time.
26 May 2023, 02:30 AM
Fiscal policy barely prioritises macroeconomic stability
The fiscal policy for the ongoing fiscal year has shied away from prioritising macroeconomic stability although several key indicators have come under serious stress owing to internal and external factors, said a noted economist.
25 May 2023, 02:30 AM
Fiscal policy goals remain elusive
Fiscal policy goals set for the current fiscal year have remained elusive as private investment has stagnated, the economic growth has fallen, and inflation has shot up, said a noted economist.
24 May 2023, 03:30 AM
Public expenditure stays at lower level
Bangladesh’s public expenditure is not growing in keeping pace with the steadily expanding economy as it struggles to raise adequate revenues, thus failing to ensure full implementation of development programmes and provide expected services to its citizens.
22 May 2023, 02:00 AM
Unquestioned amnesty to black money may not continue
Holders of black money in Bangladesh are unlikely to get the opportunity to legalise their undeclared wealth without facing any questions about the sources of their income in the next fiscal year, officials said.
19 May 2023, 02:00 AM
Surcharge-free limit of wealth likely to rise
The government may increase the threshold of surcharge-free net wealth from the coming fiscal year 2023-24 beginning from July – a plan that is likely to reduce the pressure of tax on the upper middle-income people.
16 May 2023, 02:30 AM
Tax target likely to be missed for the 11th year
The tax collection growth fell further in April, making it tougher for the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to attain its goal of raising Tk 370,000 crore in the current fiscal year.
15 May 2023, 02:30 AM
Domestic airlines doubt fast recovery
Domestic air travel had rebounded last year and the number of passengers reached close to that of 2019 as business and economic activities were revived following the pandemic-induced economic slowdown.
12 May 2023, 02:00 AM
Heat wave hits summer vegetables
The heat wave sweeping over large parts of the country is hampering growth and flowering of vegetables, reducing supplies and leading to consumers being forced to dole out more in their purchases.
11 May 2023, 03:00 AM
Economic pressure deepens as export, remittance dip
Exports and remittances, two major sources of foreign currencies for Bangladesh, plunged in April, a bad omen for the economy as it deals with multiple challenges, including a dollar crisis, an elevated level of import costs and falling reserves.
3 May 2023, 02:00 AM
Pubali Bank aims to be a lifelong partner of clients
Riding on the reputation it has earned over the decades, Pubali Bank Ltd, one of the oldest banks in Bangladesh, is investing to build a robust digital infrastructure with a view to providing all financial services at the fingertips of customers and their doorsteps.
30 April 2023, 03:00 AM