Finance ministry issued the notification and letters for 10 banks 

The mismatch of export data raises a fundamental question about the precision of economic reporting and its ramifications for Bangladesh's economy.

All employees who will join self-regulated, autonomous, state-run, statutory organisations or their affiliated companies on July 1 and later will automatically come under the Universal Pension Scheme

The secretaries of ministries have been barred from serving as chairpersons and directors of the 16 state banks and financial institutions in the latest guideline from the finance ministry as the government looks to enhance corporate governance in the organisations.

The economy needs firm handling to ensure the situation doesn't turn into a crisis.

Bangladesh is going to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the international market at $4 lower price than the previous but at the same time it will procure fertiliser by paying additional $21 a tonne.

Has the finance minister addressed these issues and is this budget adequate to meet the challenges stated above? An equally important issue is this: do the responsible agencies have the capacity and capability of implementing such a large budget?

The Telecom Division yesterday urged the finance ministry to review the tax structure on mobile handsets and

Telecom division urges finance ministry to review tax and VAT structures on mobile handsets and accessories to make smartphones affordable to boost internet penetration.

The government has cut the price of furnace oil by more than 30 percent to Tk 42 a litre as oil prices continue to remain low on the international market for nearly two years.

Writing on budget has become a challenge for me not only because so much has already been discussed, but there is barely anything original in the budget.

THIS is the time of the year that draws the attention of most people on economic and financial matters. The Finance Ministry and the National