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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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IMF projects modest recovery in FY26

The bank, however, noted headwinds from global trade shocks, persistent inflation
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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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
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$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

Summit awaits final nod to set up LNG terminal

Summit Group is one step closer to setting up its first floating liquefied natural gas terminal on Moheshkhali Island in Cox's Bazar as
17 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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WB cautious on growth

The World Bank has made a cautious growth projection of 6.8 percent for Bangladesh this year, which is lower than the government's projection of 7.2 percent.
11 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Bapex dives into offshore gas exploration

Bapex is set to shell out $28.85 million for joint exploration of gas blocks in the Bay of Bengal to gather first-hand experience of offshore search.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Current account deficit widens on sliding remittance

Current account deficit widened further in the first five months of the fiscal year on the back of the sliding remittance inflow.
4 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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BB once again looks to reward good borrowers

Bangladesh Bank has once again urged commercial banks to reward their first-rate buyers with rebates on interest payment and
3 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Remittance inflow lowest in five years

Remittance inflow slumped by about $2 billion in 2016 from a year earlier despite a 35 percent increase in migrant
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Fuel price cuts in Jan

The government plans to slash fuel prices next month by taking into account the base price of $60 per barrel,
28 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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Banks plan to issue bonds to boost capital

Many public and private banks have been considering issuing bonds next year to maintain the new international standards for capital
27 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Tk 976cr plan to liven up tea industry

The government has prepared a roadmap for the tea sector involving Tk 976 crore aiming to boost production, create 30,000 additional permanent jobs and improve the standards of living of workers.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Jute mills to get new lease of life

The government will modernise 24 public sector jute mills with Chinese funding -- a move expected to generate
17 December 2016, 18:00 PM

India will get three border points for movement of goods

India has named eight border points to move its goods to and from Bangladesh if they make entry and exit through Chittagong and Mongla ports, and demanded dedicated space for its goods at the ports.
8 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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China companies sign $510m deals for Payra seaport

Two Chinese companies yesterday signed preliminary agreements with Bangladesh to develop three components of Payra seaport with $510 million in funds.
8 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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PM's Upcoming Visit to Delhi: Deal likely on use of Ctg, Mongla ports by India

Dhaka and New Delhi are expected to sign 30 to 35 primary and final agreements, including that for the use of Chittagong and Mongla ports by India and its fresh commitment for project loans, during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's four-day official visit to India later this month.
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Costly nuclear power project to get final nod today

The Rooppur nuclear power plant project involving Tk 113,093 crore is set to get the green light today, making it the most expensive project in the history of Bangladesh.
5 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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Current account slips into deficit after four years

The current account balance has slipped to the negative territory for the first time in four years due to remittance contraction and high import growth.
5 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Muhith to brief Japan on security measures for foreign nationals

Finance Minister AMA Muhith will fly to Tokyo today to highlight the security measures the government has taken for the foreign nationals working in Japan-financed projects in Bangladesh.
4 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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Remittance at New Low: Inflow slides on oil price

Remittance inflow fell by $1.3 billion in the last 11 months this year compared to the same period last year due to low oil
4 December 2016, 18:00 PM

China-funded digital connectivity project gets green light

The government will bring two lakh small institutions under digital connectivity to boost trade and economic activity in remote areas.
3 December 2016, 18:00 PM

China finally agrees to 'limited bidding' for projects

The government is set to introduce 'limited bidding' for projects that would be implemented with Chinese soft loans after Beijing officially gave the nod to Dhaka's proposal.
30 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Private banks' bad loans swell on reckless lenders

Private commercial banks' default loans swelled by about 24 percent in the third quarter of the year from the
26 November 2016, 18:00 PM

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