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
Tk 44cr shares, lot of questions
Mercantile Bank Chairman Shahidul Ahsan has drawn benefits from nearly Tk 44-crore shares held by two sponsor directors in the NRB Commercial (NRBC) Bank, violating the Banking Company Law, according to Bangladesh Bank findings.
7 March 2017, 18:00 PM
State banks' rescheduled loans turn bad again
State banks' large loans that were rescheduled nearly two years ago to support the borrowers have turned bad again.
4 March 2017, 18:00 PM
$600m to be invested for 258MW solar power
Four joint venture companies are going to invest more than $600 million in different parts of the country to generate 258 megawatts of electricity from solar energy.
1 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Govt funds raised in revised ADP
The government has increased the amount of its own funds to be spent on the annual development programme by about 10 percent
28 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Banks' capital swells
Overall capital of banks rose 7.81 percent in the last quarter of 2016, but 11 banks failed to maintain the capital in line with the new
28 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Slow exports, remittance new challenges for Bangladesh
Slowdown in exports and weak remittance growth are the new challenges for Bangladesh's economy, said Mitsuhiro Furusawa, deputy
27 February 2017, 18:00 PM
New budget to be of Tk 420,000cr
The size of the budget for the next fiscal year will be Tk 420,000 crore, up 23 percent from the current annual outlay.
26 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Govt to cut foreign fund spend 17.5pc
The government plans to reduce foreign fund spending by 17.5 percent in the revised ADP for 2016-17 although the unused money in
26 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Pre-budget discussions begin today
Finance Minister AMA Muhith will begin pre-budget consultations today as part of his preparation to formulate the
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Slump in interest rate on deposits worries BB
The interest rate on banks' deposit fell drastically, much to the central bank's concern.
21 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Govt's borrowing falls on slow ADP spending
The government's net domestic borrowing in the first five months of the fiscal year was only 23.8 percent of the
20 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Current account deficit widening
Current account deficit widened further in the first six months of the fiscal year on the back of the sliding remittance
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
$10b fund for big projects
The cabinet yesterday gave the go-ahead for the setting up of a fund with money from the foreign currency reserves, which would be used for government investment in long-term projects.
6 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Muhith revives plan for fuel price cuts
The finance ministry has revived a plan to cut prices of petroleum products, especially heavily used diesel and
4 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Sovereign wealth fund to take off with reserves
The much talked-about sovereign wealth fund is likely to be formed with Bangladesh Bank's foreign currency reserves and finances from multilateral donor agencies following recommendations from a high-powered committee.
1 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Monetary policy to remain more of the same
Bangladesh Bank is likely to continue with the same monetary policy in the second half of the fiscal year due to emergence of some
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Budget promises continue to remain undelivered
The government managed to spend 76 percent of its budget in fiscal 2015-16, which is in keeping with the past trend of having a
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM
BB opposes plan to amend banking law
Bangladesh Bank yesterday opposed the finance ministry's move to amend the banking law, which has restricted the tenure of a
22 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Govt moves to cut ADP delays
The government is set to introduce a time-bound checklist for project preparation in a bid to cut habitual delays in the implementation.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
LNG to be imported from Qatar's RasGas
The government is set to import liquefied natural gas from Qatar's state-owned RasGas for processing at the LNG
18 January 2017, 18:00 PM