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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
IT exports witness slight rise in July-March
Bangladesh’s IT exports witnessed a slight rise in the first nine months of the current financial year, buoyed by growing global demand for AI-powered services.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Budget offers little to build national capital
The interim government has presented its first national budget, possibly the last under this setup.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Budget falls short on raising industrial competitiveness
The government must prioritise boosting the competitiveness of all industries if it wants to create more jobs, capture a bigger share of global markets, and strengthen the economy.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Mahmud new BGMEA president
Mahmud Hasan Khan has been elected president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) unopposed, as the election board did not find any other candidate.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
How frequent policy shifts deter firms from going public
If a company gets listed, it will enjoy tax benefits, and this is one of the major incentives for them to go public.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Over 75% of April remittance went to Dhaka, Ctg
Dhaka and Chattogram divisions received over three quarters of the remittance sent by Bangladeshis living abroad in April this year, while six other divisions accounted for 27 percent of the total.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
BB aims to raise $100m to recover laundered assets
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur aims to raise $100 million from global litigation funders to finance asset recovery from business and political figures tied to the regime of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina by 2025.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt to amend insurance law, limiting family ownership
The government has taken the initiative to amend the insurance law, aiming to give the regulator greater authority to dissolve and restructure the boards of insurers, limit family ownership concentration, and impose hefty fines for breaking the rules.
14 June 2025, 18:00 PM
How frequent policy shifts deter firms from going public
If a company gets listed, it will enjoy tax benefits, and this is one of the major incentives for them to go public..However, the government’s frequent policy changes have disheartened listed firms many times, as they faced higher tax rates once they got listed..It gave a clear, nega
14 June 2025, 16:00 PM
Bangladesh Bank aims to raise $100 million to recover laundered assets
The governor has recently met with leading global litigation firms in London
14 June 2025, 14:43 PM
Team Group MD Abdullah Hil Rakib laid to rest
Rakib died in a canoe capsize accident in Canada along with a Biman pilot
14 June 2025, 13:27 PM
Mahmud Hasan Khan, new BGMEA president
The BGMEA election board also declared seven others as vice-presidents
14 June 2025, 12:31 PM
Dhaka division gets nearly 50% of April’s inward remittance
Remittance inflows to Dhaka amounted to $1.36 billion
14 June 2025, 09:13 AM
Repeating mistakes: opportunity missed to make internet better
True reform requires the courage to correct the policy missteps of the past
14 June 2025, 05:00 AM
Audit gaps, national traps
One reason we remain stuck in the slow lane of progress is painfully simple: in Bangladesh, the individual trumps the institution, and the institution trumps the nation.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Islamic banks’ deposit share continues to shrink
The share of deposits at Islamic banks declined in the January-March quarter of 2025, continuing a recent downward trend.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
FDI falling—experts call for urgent policy overhaul
Bangladesh must urgently adopt a strategic, reform-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) policy by removing existing barriers to attract and retain investment to remain competitive in the region, experts suggest.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Synthetic footwear exports soar as global demand shifts
Bangladesh’s non-leather footwear sector is emerging as a steering force in the country’s export landscape, driven by global shifts in consumer preferences, strong manufacturing capacity, and competitive pricing
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Imbalanced tax structure worsens income inequality
An imbalanced tax structure exacerbates income inequality in Bangladesh, underscoring the need for reforms to increase direct tax contributions, according to a recent publication by the finance ministry.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM