Govt looks to implement new pay scale in phases
The interim government is examining the scope for partially implementing the new pay scale for public sector employees.
23 October 2025, 18:25 PM
Govt moves to boost House Building Corporation’s lending capacity
The move comes as BHBFC struggles to meet demand due to fund shortages
22 October 2025, 18:42 PM
IMF’s sixth tranche to come after polls
The sixth instalment of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) loan programme of $4.7 billion may not arrive by the end of the year, as the donor agency wants to work with the new political government for smooth continuation of reform programmes.
21 October 2025, 18:09 PM
Govt plans Tk 1,000cr for ICB to ease liquidity crisis
The government is considering providing Tk 1,000 crore to the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) through the revised national budget to mitigate its liquidity crisis and ensure stability in the stock market.
18 October 2025, 18:41 PM
Post-merger payouts: Depositors face 6-month to 5-year wait
Bangladesh Bank to issue gazette soon on post-merger payout
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
IMF projects modest recovery in FY26
The bank, however, noted headwinds from global trade shocks, persistent inflation
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Shariah bank merger gains momentum
Merged lenders to be named United Islami Bank; ordinances on bank merger and depositor insurance to be placed at advisory council meeting today
8 October 2025, 18:00 PM
$4.7 billion IMF loan: Govt meets most conditions for next tranche
An IMF mission is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on October 29 for a two-week review of progress made until June.
3 October 2025, 18:17 PM
Teesta issue will be resolved soon
Reiterating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment over Teesta water- sharing deal with Bangladesh, its Finance Minister Arun Jaitley yesterday said the issue would be resolved very soon.
23 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Devise ways to manage public investment efficiently: WB
Bangladesh needs to identify the barriers that are preventing the country from better managing public investment and use the $35
22 April 2017, 18:00 PM
4G auction after budget: Muhith
The auction of the 4G spectrum will take place after the announcement of the national budget for next fiscal year,
22 April 2017, 18:00 PM
No compromise on 15pc VAT
Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday said there would be no changes in the government plan to implement a uniform 15 percent VAT rate from July.
21 April 2017, 18:00 PM
NDB likely to add 15 new members
Finance Minister AMA Muhith has said the New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral development bank set up by the BRICS states, is
21 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Muhith plans an ambitious budget
Budget deficit may exceed 5 percent of GDP in fiscal 2017-18, breaking out from years-long practice with the view
15 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Domestic borrowing remains sluggish
The government's net domestic borrowing in the first seven months of the fiscal year was only 17.9 percent of the target, mainly due
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Development spending still not picking up
Less than half of the development budget could be spent in the first nine months of fiscal 2016-17 but the planning ministry is still hopeful that full implementation would be possible in the remaining three months.
12 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Economic zones get priority in new Indian credit
Developing special economic zones will be one of the agendas of the new $4.5 billion Indian line of credit to
9 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Indian Line of Credit: Fresh $5b likely amid slow use of previous $3b
Bangladesh has been slow in using up the previous $3 billion of Indian credit due to procedural flaws mainly on Dhaka's part.
7 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Summit Group to get nod for LNG terminal this week
Summit Group will receive a final nod from the government to set up a floating liquefied natural gas terminal on Moheshkhali Island in Cox's Bazar at a cost of $500 million.
3 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Budget to be revised down 7.4pc
The government is set to revise down this fiscal year's budget by 7.4 percent, with the non-development sector taking the hit mostly.
2 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Cyber Threat Detection, Response: Govt to install tools for constant watch
The government is going to install internet monitoring equipment by May next year to help combat militancy amid growing concerns about extremists using the internet to spread their propaganda and communicate amongst themselves.
28 March 2017, 18:00 PM
AIIB to provide $60m to boost gas supply
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is set to provide $60 million for a project to address Bangladesh's gas
28 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Go-ahead for mega health projects
The government is embarking on the largest health sector programme, worth Tk 1,15,486 crore to be spent over the next five years, with special focus on diseases like cancer, heart ailments, diabetes, and improvements to health governance.
21 March 2017, 18:00 PM
9 deals on defence during PM's visit
Two agreements and seven memorandums of understanding on defence cooperation would figure prominently among more than 40 deals expected to be signed between Bangladesh and India during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Delhi visit next month.
20 March 2017, 18:11 PM
Govt hints loss-making state banks may be privatised
The continuous losses of state-run banks prompted the government to consider privatising them all, expect one, said officials
19 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Policy to make best use of aid money on way
The Economic Relations Division has finalised a foreign assistance policy that will make the government,
13 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Private banks book hefty net profits
Private commercial banks saw 17.2 percent growth in net profit last year -- a development that will bring cheer for
13 March 2017, 18:00 PM
3 state banks to raise Tk 4,100cr in bonds
Three state banks are going to issue different types of bonds worth Tk 4,100 crore to meet a huge shortfall of capital.
9 March 2017, 18:00 PM